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

File No. 611.46c9/8

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

Department of State,
Washington , November 28, 1914.

[Telegram]

640. American steel and other interests crippled because of prohibition shipment of plumbago from Ceylon. American plumbago shippers willing to give bond to English Ambassador here, or other officer, against exportation from this country. Plumbago supply of Ceylon greater than English demand. Matter taken up with British Embassy here, which will doubtless communicate with British Government.² Keep in touch with situation and discreetly inquire attitude of British Government.

Lansing

2. Two notes to the British Ambassador, November 24, 28, not printed.