File No. 300.115/63
The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Great Britain (Page)
Washington, August 20, 1914, 7 p.m.
[Telegram]
Your telegram 405, August 18. Department advised that American shippers, though expecting compensation for damages, desire now the release of grain cargoes diverted to England and of the funds resulting from the sale of such cargoes. Otherwise grain trade seriously blocked on account of money tied up, in England, and shippers may decline to make further shipments in English vessels if present policy is continued. Make immediate and strong representations on the specific question of the release of funds and cargoes and press for most expeditious and favorable reply. Cable results.