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

File No. 365.117/224.

The Secretary of State to Ambassador Page.

No. 253.]

Department of State,
Washington, December 7, 1915.

Sir: With reference to the Department’s telegram No. 351, of October 14, 1915, concerning the detention of Giacomo Carmine Mazza for military service, the Department desires that you report concerning the present status of this matter as soon as the Italian authorities have made a final decision in regard thereto. The father of this person is very anxious to learn whether his son will be released and permitted to return to this country.

I am [etc.]

For the Secretary of State:

Frank L. Polk.