The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Turkey ( Morgenthau )
[Telegram]
Washington
,
March 2, 1915.
446. Your 459, February 28, does not clearly indicate what message German Ambassador desires you to communicate to commander Allied fleet, but it would appear that message you are requested to [Page 962] communicate might more properly be given by Turkish military commander. If, however, it is proposed to evacuate Constantinople, you may, if requested, act as intermediary to save city from bombardment.
Bryan