Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, 1914, Supplement, The World War

File No. 300.115/561

The Consul General at London (Skinner) to the Secretary of State

American Consulate General,
London, undated.
[Received September 30, 1914, 7:30 p.m.]

[Telegram]

Inquiries concerning cargoes laden ships captured lying French ports should be addressed Prefect Maritime of district where ship detained. Releases effected same basis as in United Kingdom where cases go to prize court at Bordeaux. Claims should be presented through advocate of Council of State.

Skinner