File No. 763.72/134

The Netherlands Chargé d’Affaires ( De Beaufort ) to the Secretary of State

[Translation]

Mr. Secretary of State: By order of my Government I have the honor to apprise your excellency, as required by Article 4 of the convention of 1907 concerning submarine mines, that the North Sea and Goeree passes have been obstructed with submarine mines and that preparations are being made to obstruct the other passes.

Be pleased [etc.]

W. de Beaufort