The Governor of Montana (Stewart) to the Secretary of State
[Telegram]
Stopping of copper shipments from United States by nations involved in war must inevitably inflict great losses to important Montana industries. It will involve probable closing of Butte mines wherein thousands of men are employed and will affect others engaged in incidental and independent industries. Suffering and privation will result. In addition labor disorders which have prevailed in the past months will be aggravated. Montana appreciates efforts of Government to prevent interference with copper shipments.