The Secretary of State to the Minister in Persia (Caldwell)
[Telegram]
Washington,
November 30, 1915, 10 a. m.
Your November 26, 3 p. m. Your action in withdrawing protection of German and Turkish interests approved. Department cannot approve permitting German subjects or any nationals other than Americans remaining in the Legation or taking refuge therein except they be in immediate danger of their lives.
Lansing