Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Address of the President to Congress December 7, 1915

File No. 312.51/137.

The Secretary of State to Special Agent Carothers.

[Telegram.]

Department of State,
Washington, August 26, 1915.

French Embassy reports Torreon authorities about to confiscate 5,500 bales cotton consigned to several French firms and certificate of deposit of which filed in French Consular Agency in Torreon.

Report whether cotton confiscated and if so, what disposition made of it. If confiscation occurs later date, promptly send Department all available information.

Lansing.