File No. 341.115St2/32

The Ambassador in Great Britain (Page) to the Secretary of State

[Telegram]

903. Your 375, October 22. Sir Edward Grey has received information from Alexandria that oil carried by steamer Brindilla is expected there. He has, therefore, ordered her immediate release from Halifax, unless authorities there have some reason unknown to him. He removes the suspicion or claim of her captors that cargo was really meant for an enemy use. He also waives any contention in this case about validity of ownership and flag.

American Ambassador