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

File No. 838.516/28.

The Secretary of State to Minister Blanchard.

[Telegram.]

Department of State,
Washington, January 4, 1915—noon.

We understand threats are made against Williams and other employees of the Bank. Keep in constant communication with the Bank and notify the Government that you are instructed not to permit harm to be done to any American or other foreign employee. Keep us constantly advised of situation.

Bryan.