File No. 841.731/268

The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Great Britain (Page)

[Telegram]

1007. From American Legation, Copenhagen:

Owing to great quantity merchandise necessary to be imported from the United States on account of other sources supply being cut off, it is necessary to do business by telegraph. British censor holding up commercial telegrams between Denmark and United States. This is killing business.

Department also has telegram from Consul General, Copenhagen, same subject, stating has cabled you. Please bring matter immediate attention Foreign Office.

Bryan