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

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

Department of State,
Washington, October 6, 1914.

[Telegram]

268. Following telegram sent American Consul General, Sydney:

Commonwealth’s embargo on meat works especial hardship on Pacific Coast and those who made contracts prior to embargo. Department does not understand why exportation is forbidden in Australia when allowed in England. At first favorable opportunity inquire what authorities are willing to do.

Inquire if it can be arranged to lift embargo as far as United States is concerned.

Bryan