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

File No. 294.11Ei5/6.

Ambassador Guthrie to the Secretary of State.

[Telegram.]

American Embassy,
Tokio, October 15, 1913.

Eills arrested. He agrees to place daughter with temporary guardian for her safety and will not resist his extradition if I consent to his release on bail pending arrival of papers. He has influential friends and responsible position here; could easily have escaped if he desired.

Guthrie.