File No. 841.731/157a
The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Great Britain (Page)
Washington, December 15, 1914.
[Telegram]
763. We are still receiving numerous protests against the action of censors in holding up business cables, also additional complaints about ships detained. With a view to hastening action I have brought to the attention of the Ambassador here the fact that the business men interested in the cables and shipping are presenting their protests to senators and members of Congress. We learn from other neutrals also that the burdens borne by the nations not at war are being more and more felt. Please bring the matter urgently to the attention of the Foreign Office with a view to reducing to a minimum interference with communication and shipping. Cable company should be required to notify sender immediately if transmission is refused giving objections so that corrections may be made.