File No. 841.711/1

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

No. 467]

Sir: I have the honor to transmit herewith an inquiry, with accompanying enclosures, received from the American Legation at The Hague, with reference to the regulations and authorization under which the British censor is opening mail of the American Consular Service.

I have [etc.]

Walter Hines Page

[Enclosure]

The Minister in the Netherlands (Van Dyke) to the Ambassador in Great Britain (Page)

The American Legation at The Hague requests information in regard to regulations and authorization under which the British officials are opening mail of the American Consular Service, some of which, as is evident from the enclosed envelopes,2 is under official seal.

  1. Not printed.