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

File No. 838.00/1290.

The Secretary of the Navy to Admiral Caperton.

[Telegram.]

Navy Department,
Washington, September 5, 1915.

Unless absolutely necessary to prevent loss of life or property, you will take no offensive action against Haitians without first consulting the Navy Department. Tomorrow the Department will send you more detailed instructions. Should any conditions arise that would seem to make offensive action either desirable or necessary inform the Department immediately.

Daniels.