List of papers by topics, incoming papers chronologically under date of receipt
PART I: THE CONTINUATION AND FURTHER SPREAD OF THE WAR—EFFORTS TOWARD PEACE
The Attitude of European Neutral States—Conditions in the Central Empires—Informal Discussion of Negotiations and Terms of Peace
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 57 | Dec. 16, 1914 [Rec’d Jan. 5] | From the Minister in Switzerland. | Effect of the war upon the internal affairs of Switzerland. | 3 |
| 64 | Dec. 17, 1914 [Rec’d Jan. 5] | From the Minister in Sweden. | Transmits statement of Minister of Foreign Affairs regarding Sweden’s neutrality. | 4 |
| 1474 | Jan. 15 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Reports a conversation with General French on war situation and peace proposal which he says the President has submitted to England at Germany’s request. | 5 |
| 1489 | Jan. 19 [Rec’d Jan. 20] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | German propaganda in the United States has aroused British suspicion of U. S. neutrality. | 6 |
| 820 | Jan. 6 [Rec’d Jan. 25] | From the Minister in Denmark. | Scandinavian countries agree to act in unison and preserve neutrality. | 7 |
| 1538 | Jan. 27 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Italy will probably go to war, if Turkey moves against Egypt. | 8 |
| 69 | Jan. 18 [Rec’d Feb. 3] | From the Minister in Portugal. | Portugal virtually at war with Germany although war has not been declared. | 8 |
| Feb. 13 | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Had good reason for sending cipher message of previous day. | 9 | |
| 1587 | Feb. 12 [Rec’d Feb. 13] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Suggests that Colonel House will be of great help in peace plan. | 9 |
| 1579 | Feb. 11 [Rec’d Feb. 14] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Germany would be agreeable to peace proposals emanating from the Allies. Suggests that representatives be sent quietly to Allied countries with this in view. | 9 |
| 315 | Jan. 29 [Rec’d Feb. 16] | From the Ambassador in Austria-Hungary. | Reports upon internal situation. | 10 |
| 1208 | Feb. 17 | To the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Instructions to report in detail on military and economic condition of Germany. | 15 |
| 1649 | Feb. 19 [Rec’d Feb. 20] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Favorable moment for peace is passing with German victory over Russia. Asks that Colonel House bring peace proposals to Germany. | 15 |
| 1648 | Feb. 19 [Rec’d Feb. 20] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Report on military and economic condition of Germany. | 16 |
| 1672 | Feb. 23 [Rec’d Feb. 24] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Victory of the Germans over Russians in East Prussia complete. | 16 |
| 1694 | Feb. 26 [Rec’d Feb. 27] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Italy and Roumania will probably remain neutral; Bulgaria likely to join Germany; rumors that Japan will make separate peace and attack America; Germany winning; Allies must propose peace first. | 17 |
| 15 | Mar. 2 | From the Minister in Greece (telegram). | Greek authorities are divided on war policy. | 17 |
| 1714 | Mar. 1 [Rec’d Mar. 2] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Von Jagow invites Colonel House to Berlin. | 17 |
| 209 | Mar. 4 | From the Ambassador in Italy (telegram). | It is proposed that neutral powers address identical peace notes to the belligerents. Italy refuses. | 18 |
| 18 | Mar. 6 | From the Minister in Greece (telegram). | Greece prepares to join the Allies_ _ _ | 18 |
| Mar. 6 [Rec’d Mar. 7] | From the Minister in Greece (telegram). | The King opposes policy of the Prime Minister; latter resigns. | 18 | |
| 214 | Mar. 12 | From the Ambassador in Italy (telegram). | Austria is negotiating with Italy to gain her alliance. | 18 |
| 548 | Mar. 12 [Rec’d Mar. 13] | From the Ambassador in Austria-Hungary (telegram). | Believes that Austria is attempting to purchase Italy’s non-entry into the war. | 19 |
| 1847 | Mar. 15 [Rec’d Mar. 16] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Discussion of Germany’s retention of Belgium: hatred against the United States is far-reaching. | 19 |
| 558 | Mar. 15 [Rec’d Mar. 16] | From the Ambassador in Austria-Hungary (telegram). | Allies seeking support of Italy; Germany pressing for her continued neutrality. | 20 |
| 216 | Mar. 17 | From the Ambassador in Italy (telegram). | Neither he nor British Ambassador thinks Italy and Austria will come to terms. | 20 |
| 672 | Mar. 11 [Rec’d Mar. 29] | From the Ambassador in Germany. | Further report on military and economic conditions in Germany. | 20 |
| Feb. 28 [Rec’d Mar. 30] | From the Consul at Leipzig. | Report of internal situation in Germany, hostile attitude toward the United States, and potential influences on the outcome of the war. | 22 | |
| 229 | Mar. 31 | From the Ambassador in Italy (telegram). | Semiofficial news article declares it America’s duty to restore peace. | 29 |
| 1484 | Apr. 8 | To the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Prominent Americans are en route to a peace conference at The Hague. | 29 |
| 1542 | Apr. 21 | To the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Asks that protection be given American women sailing on the Noordam for conference at The Hague. | 29 |
| 2110 | Apr. 25 [Rec’d Apr. 26] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Semiofficially stated that there will be no peace until object of the war is attained. | 29 |
| 1472 | Apr. 26 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Instructions to arrange for safe passage of American delegates to the International Peace Congress. | 30 |
| 1995 | Apr. 27 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Steamer Noordam has proceeded to Rotterdam. | 30 |
| 207 | Apr. 29 | To the Ambassador in Italy (telegram). | Instructions to keep Department advised as to status of negotiations between Italy and Austria. | 30 |
| 255 | Apr. 30 | From the Ambassador in Italy (telegram). | Rumors that Italy has declined Austria’s offer of the Trentino and has secured a loan in England. | 30 |
Italy’s Entrance into the War—The Diplomatic Contest in the Near East—Further Information Concerning the Central Empires—Private Efforts toward Peace
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 137 | May 1 | From the Ambassador in France (telegram). | Italy is reported to have signed agreement with the Allies guaranteeing to her territorial extension in exchange for military support. | 31 |
| 256 | May 1 | From the Ambassador in Italy (telegram). | Events point to Italy’s decision to join the Allies. | 31 |
| 210 | May 4 | From the Ambassador in Italy (telegram). | Negotiations with Austria are resumed. | 31 |
| 263 | May 7 | From the Ambassador in Italy (telegram). | Is convinced that war between Austria and Italy is imminent. Will take charge of Austrian affairs provisionally. | 32 |
| 265 | May 7 | From the Ambassador in Italy (telegram). | Probability of immediate denunciation of treaty with Austria and Germany as first step towards war, which can only be obviated by Austria’s acceding to Italy’s demands. | 32 |
| 2068 | May 8 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Foreign editor of the Times states confidentially that the Allies have agreed to cede part of Austria to Italy if she comes into the war within a month. | 32 |
| 272 | May 12 | From the Ambassador in Italy (telegram). | Rumor of division in the Cabinet. | 33 |
| 273 | May 14 | From the Ambassador in Italy (telegram). | Giolitti’s antiwar policy seemingly predominates. Ministry has resigned. | 33 |
| 277 | May 14 | From the Ambassador in Italy (telegram). | Rumored that King has refused to accept resignation of Ministry. | 33 |
| 278 | May 16 | From the Ambassador in Italy (telegram). | It is believed that War Ministry will be reinstated and that war is probable. | 33 |
| 159 | Apr. 26 [Rec’d May 17] | From the Minister in Roumania, Servia, and Bulgaria. | Triple Entente is working to secure alliance of Bulgaria; latter now more favorably inclined toward the Entente. | 34 |
| 279 | May 17 | From the Ambassador in Italy (telegram). | War feeling increasing, pointing to alliance with Triple Entente. | 34 |
| 284 | May 20 | From the Ambassador in Italy (telegram). | Vote for war in the Chamber and Senate almost certain. | 35 |
| 285 | May 20 | From the Ambassador in Italy (telegram). | Chamber of Deputies approves a defense program. | 35 |
| 288 | May 21 [Rec’d May 22] | From the Ambassador in Italy (telegram). | Senate confers full powers on the Government. War imminent. | 35 |
| 293 | May 22 [Rec’d May 23] | From the Ambassador in Italy (telegram). | Mobilization called and state of war declared in provinces on Austrian border and Adriatic. | 35 |
| 294 | May 23 [Rec’d May 24] | From the Ambassador in Italy (telegram). | Transmits Italy’s announcement of war with Austria-Hungary. | 35 |
| 701 | May 24 | To the Ambassador in Turkey (telegram). | American Embassy is asked to take charge of Russian interests in Turkey in case of war between those countries. | 36 |
| 296 | May 25 | From the Ambassador in Italy (telegram). | Austrian and German Ambassadors have left Italy. | 36 |
| May 24 [Rec’d May 26] | From the Italian Ambassador. | Transmits Italy’s justification for war against Austria-Hungary. | 36 | |
| 304 | May 27 | From the Ambassador in Italy (telegram). | No declaration of war with Germany but German Embassy demanded passports. | 39 |
| 85 | May 25 [Rec’d May 29] | From the Minister in Roumania, Servia, and Bulgaria (telegram). | Roumania ready to join Triple Entente if demands are granted. Bulgaria waiting for completion of contract agreed upon with Triple Entente. Typhus in Servia checked; credit given to Americans. | 40 |
| 694 | May 25 [Rec’d June 1] | From the Ambassador in Turkey (telegram). | Prefers to decline care of Russian interests and act for Italy alone. | 40 |
| 732 | June 4 | To the Ambassador in Turkey (telegram). | The President desires American Embassy to take over representation of Russia in Turkey to increase influence for peace. | 40 |
| June 7 [Rec’d June 8] | From the Minister in Roumania, Servia, and Bulgaria (telegram). | Because of Russian reverses, Roumania may remain neutral. | 41 | |
| 733 | June 6 [Rec’d June 9] | From the Ambassador in Turkey (telegram). | Will represent Russian interests in Turkey, since it is part of the President’s plan. | 41 |
| 312 | June 8 [Rec’d June 9] | From the Ambassador in Italy (telegram). | Jane Addams reports on economic conditions and public opinion in Austria and Germany. Cooperation of the Pope in her peace movement is promised. | 41 |
| 324 | June 11 | From the Ambassador in Italy (telegram). | Gives views of the Russian Ambassador regarding German-American relations and predicts Italy’s declaration of war with Germany and Turkey. | 41 |
| 328 | June 15 [Rec’d June 16] | From the Ambassador in Italy (telegram). | Greece will probably enter the war. Allies still treating with Servia to cede part of Macedonia to Bulgaria. | 42 |
| 927 | June 17 | To the Ambassador in Germany. | Requests report on relations between Foreign Office and General Staff; the strength and attitude of Socialistic Party; the Bund Neues Vaterland; the attitude of the public toward the war; and the future of Belgium. | 42 |
| 341 | June 29 | From the Ambassador in Italy (telegram). | Italy will give her subjects time to leave the Ottoman Empire before declaring, war on Turkey. Bulgaria may join the Allies if Italy sends forces to the Dardanelles. | 43 |
| 1200 | July 13 | From the Ambassador in Germany. | Report on the points requested by the Department. | 43 |
| 911 | Aug. 5 [Rec’d Aug. 7] | From the Ambassador in Turkey (telegram). | Ottoman Government yielded to ultimatum allowing Italians to depart. Interests of Italy, Russia, and Montenegro, except at Constantinople, are in his charge. | 44 |
| 2734 | Aug. 14 [Rec’d Aug. 15] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Germany has hope of capturing Russian Army; demarcation between parties favoring annexations and those opposing them, is plain. | 45 |
| 646 | July 30 [Rec’d Aug. 17] | From the Ambassador in Austria-Hungary. | Report on conditions in the Monarchy at the end of one year of warfare. | 45 |
| 1173 | Aug. 6 [Rec’d Aug. 19] | From the Ambassador in France. | Peace appeal of the Pope received coldly because he fails to distinguish between those contending for the independence of nations and those showing contempt of right and principle. Poincaré demands a peace that will guarantee security of Europe. | 52 |
| 2651 | Aug. 21 [Rec’d Aug. 23] | From the Italian Ambassador. | Sets forth Italy’s grievances against the Turkish Government and reasons for declaration of war. | 53 |
| 1412 | Aug. 23 [Rec’d Sept. 10] | From the Ambassador in Germany. | Transmits text of Chancellor’s speech before the Reichstag, Aug. 19, 1915, charging the Allies with responsibility for the war. | 55 |
| 267 | Aug. 25 [Rec’d Sept. 13] | From the Minister in Roumania, Servia, and Bulgaria. | If Bulgaria enters the war Roumania’s position between her and Austria-Hungary will be bad. Latter demands transit of ammunition through to Turkey. | 57 |
Bulgaria’s Entrance into the War—The Allies’ Intervention in Greece—Conditions in Russia and the Balkan States—Discussions in Various Countries of the Possibilities of Peace: Informal and Private Efforts
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 2900 | Sept. 16 [Rec’d Sept. 17] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Germany and Bulgaria have signed a military convention. | 58 |
| 130 | Sept. 14 [Rec’d Sept. 17] | From the Minister in Roumania, Servia, and Bulgaria (telegram). | It is believed that an agreement has been signed between Bulgaria and Turkey, and that German-Austrian army will attack Servia, in which case Roumania will join Servia. | 58 |
| 138 | Sept. 24 | From the Minister in Roumania, Servia, and Bulgaria (telegram). | Bulgarian mobilization announced. | 59 |
| 231 | Aug. 31 [Rec’d Sept. 27] | From the Ambassador in Russia. | German influence and corruption of high officials cause reverses in Russia. Duma investigates expenditures for army supplies. Russia will make no separate peace. | 59 |
| 404 | Oct. 4 | From the Ambassador in Italy (telegram). | Russia’s ultimatum to Bulgaria probably means hostilities. Allied forces expected in Saloniki. | 61 |
| 160 | Oct. 5 | To the Minister in Roumania, Servia, and Bulgaria (telegram). | Requests opinion on Balkan situation and frequent reports. | 62 |
| 59 | Oct. 5 [Rec’d Oct. 6] | From the Minister in Greece (telegram). | Prime Minister resigned. Situation critical. | 62 |
| Oct. 8 | From the Italian Ambassador (telegram). | Italian Minister at Sofia and Bulgarian Minister at Rome requested to leave. | 62 | |
| 143 | Oct. 8 [Rec’d Oct. 9] | From the Minister in Roumania, Servia, and Bulgaria (telegram). | Russian ultimatum to Bulgaria and answer thereto. | 62 |
| 148 | Oct. 12 [Rec’d Oct. 13] | From the Minister in Roumania, Servia, and Bulgaria (telegram). | Bulgaria has attacked Servia. Roumania will remain neutral. Rumored Greek Prime Minister, forced to resign because he failed to induce Roumania to join Greece in aid of Servia. | 63 |
| 54 | Sept. 21 [Rec’d Oct. 14] | From the Minister in Roumania, Servia, and Bulgaria. | Servia has decided to cede territory to Bulgaria; apprehensive of being overrun by German-Austrian armies en route to Turkey. | 63 |
| Sept. 7 [Rec’d Oct. 14] | From the Minister in the Netherlands. | Has learned that Great Britain will consider no terms of peace that do not include the restoration of Belgium and northern France. | 64 | |
| 412 | Oct. 15 | From the Ambassador in Italy (telegram). | Reports indicate that Bulgaria has attacked Servia without declaring war. | 65 |
| 3028 | Oct. 16 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Was informed on Oct. 15 of war between Great Britain and Bulgaria. | 65 |
| 1051 | Oct. 18 | From the Ambassador in France (telegram). | Transmits text of declaration of state of war between France and Bulgaria. | 65 |
| Oct. 19 | From the Third Assistant Secretary of State. | Reports official notice of a state of war between Italy and Bulgaria. | 65 | |
| 154 | Oct. 19 [Rec’d Oct. 21] | From the Minister in Roumania, Servia, and Bulgaria (telegram). | Bulgaria expects to gain more by joining the Central powers. Roumanian people for the Quadruple Entente, but King and higher powers favorable to Germany. Servia facing defeat. | 66 |
| 217 | Oct. 30 | From the Minister in Switzerland (telegram). | Rumored that Von Bülow is making offers to Italy to withdraw from the war. | 67 |
| 1234 | Nov. 3 [Rec’d Nov. 6] | From the Ambassador in Turkey (telegram). | Minister of War sends message to the President that the time is opportune for peace negotiations. | 67 |
| 224 | Nov. 10 | From the Minister in Switzerland (telegram). | Repeated rumor that Von Bülow is trying to associate the Pope with a league of neutral nations. | 67 |
| 70 | Nov. 13 | From the Minister in Greece (telegram). | Germany and Bulgaria have raised question of neutrality of Greece if Servians, French, and English are driven back on Greek soil. French warn Greece against disarming Allied soldiers. | 67 |
| 230 | Nov. 19 | From the Minister in Switzerland (telegram). | Peace conference is postponed because no French or English delegates can be secured. | 68 |
| 451 | Nov. 22 | From the Ambassador in Italy (telegram). | Greece impressed by Allies’ suggestion of blockade and will remain neutral for the present. | 68 |
| 297 | Oct. 27 [Rec’d Nov. 23] | From the Minister in Roumania, Servia, and Bulgaria. | Roumania seeks to remain neutral; Central and Allied powers striving to gain her support. War loan will be made by Great Britain. Roumania refuses to permit Germany and Austria to transport ammunition through to Turkey. | 68 |
| 178 | Oct. 27 [Rec’d Nov. 23] | From the Minister in Roumania, Servia, and Bulgaria. | Speculations as to why Bulgaria joined the Central powers instead of the Allies. | 70 |
| Nov. 24 [Rec’d Nov. 25] | From the Minister in Persia (telegram). | Russia demands that Persia declare war on Turkey. Desultory fighting between Persian and Russian troops unauthorized by Persian Government; conditions unsettled. | 71 | |
| 464 | Nov. 27 | From the Ambassador in Italy (telegram). | Germany, on overrunning Servia, will make proposals of peace, demanding control of Belgium, Poland, and Servia. Bulgaria to be given territory in Macedonia. Italy asks cooperation of Allies in sending forces to Albania. | 72 |
| 115 | Nov. 1 [Rec’d Nov. 30] | From the Consul at Saloniki. | Mobilization of Greek army. Occupation of Saloniki by Anglo-French troops. Forces sent to Servia. | 72 |
| Undated [Rec’d Dec. 2] | From the Ambassador in Italy (telegram). | Italy has signed London agreement not to make separate peace; will aid Servian army. Greece has given assurance of conforming with her agreement. | 77 | |
| 470 | Dec. 2 [Rec’d Dec. 3] | From the Ambassador in Italy (telegram). | Italy’s part in Albania considered to be sending of troops. | 77 |
| 3174 | Dec. 2 [Rec’d Dec. 3] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Large peace demonstration in Berlin. | 78 |
| Dec. 3 | To the Minister in Denmark (telegram). | Department assumes no responsibility for activities of the Ford peace party. | 78 | |
| Dec. 3 | To the Ambassadors and Ministers in all European Countries and Japan (telegram). | The Government is not concerned in the Ford peace movement. | 78 | |
| 1 | Oct. 27 [Rec’d Dec. 7] | From the Special Agent in Bulgaria. | Discusses with officials the prospects of peace and the position Bulgaria will hold among the nations. | 79 |
| 3 | Nov. 1 [Rec’d Dec. 7] | From the Special Agent in Bulgaria. | Explains influences which decided Bulgaria in joining the Central powers. | 80 |
| 4 | Nov. 10 [Rec’d Dec. 7] | From the Special Agent in Bulgaria. | Defines Bulgaria’s attitude towards other Balkan states and relations with Turkey, including signing of protocol for the cession of Turkish territory. | 82 |
| 382 | Nov. 22 [Rec’d Dec. 8] | From the Minister in the Netherlands. | Résumé of official memorandum showing neutrality policy of the Netherlands. | 83 |
| 197 | Dec. 10 [Rec’d Dec. 12] | From the Minister in Roumania, Servia, and Bulgaria (telegram). | Austria and Germany arrange to buy wheat of Roumania. | 84 |
| 201 | Dec. 15 [Rec’d Dec. 18] | From the Minister in Roumania, Servia, and Bulgaria (telegram). | Defeat of French and English troops in Macedonia causes Roumania to lean towards the Central powers. | 84 |
| Dec. 22 | To the Ambassadors in Great Britain, France, Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy, and Russia (telegram). | Colonel House is sent by the Presiident to impart information to our ambassadors concerning the attitude of this Government and to obtain the points of view of the belligerents. | 85 | |
| 268 | Dec. 24 | From the Minister in Switzerland (telegram). | Switzerland will not propose peace until the belligerents desire it. | 85 |
| 48 | Dec. 23 [Rec’d Dec. 24] | From the Minister in Norway (telegram). | Ford peace party failed in its object. | 86 |
| 508 | Dec. 25 | From the Ambassador in Italy (telegram). | Lorillard reports rupture of relations between Austria and Albania. | 86 |
| 204 | Dec. 30 | From the Minister in Denmark (telegram). | Ford peace party had no effect upon public opinion. | 87 |
| Dec. 31 | From the Consul at Saloniki (telegram). | Following bomb dropping by German-Austrian aeroplanes, the British and French have seized the consulates of the Central powers and deported their consuls. | 87 | |
| 24 | Dec. 8 [Rec’d Jan. 4, 1916] | From the Special Agent in Bulgaria. | Unofficially informed that the Central powers are satisfied with the territory gained in the war and are ready for peace. | 87 |
| 26 | Dec. 9 [Rec’d Jan. 4, 1916] | From the Special Agent in Bulgaria. | Discusses Bulgaria’s ambitions. Ultimate disposition of Servia is undecided. | 89 |
PART II: NEUTRAL RIGHTS
Proclamations, Orders, and Decrees of Belligerent Governments Affecting the Trade of Neutral States—Attitude of the United States and Other Neutral Governments
the german declaration of a naval war zone (february 4, 1915): position taken by the united states—negotiations relative to the admission of food supplies into germany—use of neutral flags by belligerent merchant vessels
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 1503 | Feb. 2 [Rec’d Feb. 3] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Germany warns merchant vessels of her intention to employ war measures against English transports and shipments of ammunition to France. | 93 |
| 1504 | Feb. 2 [Rec’d Feb. 4] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Submarine blockade of England probable. | 93 |
| 1519 | Feb. 4 [Rec’d Feb. 5] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Germany declares a naval war zone and suggests a safe route for neutral shipping. | 94 |
| 179 | Feb. 6 | From the Ambassador in Italy (telegram). | Italian Government asks the attitude of the United States regarding the German declaration of a naval war zone. | 94 |
| 157 | Feb. 8 | To the Ambassador in Italy (telegram). | Position of the United States on naval war zone not yet determined. | 94 |
| A 868/15 | Feb. 6 [Rec’d Feb. 8] | From the German Ambassador. | Suggests U. S. representations to Great Britain regarding use of American flag by British merchant vessels. | 94 |
| A 874 | Feb. 7 [Rec’d Feb. 8] | From the German Embassy. | German Government gives assurance that foodstuffs imported to Germany will be used by civilian population only. | 95 |
| A 876 | Feb. 7 [Rec’d Feb. 8] | From the German Ambassador. | Transmits copy of memorandum of the German Government of Feb. 4 concerning retaliation against Great Britain’s illegal interference with trade between neutrals and Germany. | 95 |
| Undated [Rec’d Feb. 8] | From the Netherland Minister of Foreign Affairs to the Netherland Minister at Washington (telegram). | Netherland Government protests against the extent of the German war zone. | 97 | |
| 1611 | Feb. 8 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Foreign Office announces that use of neutral flag with limitations is an established ruse de guerre and that Germany has no right to destroy vessels and cargo before ascertaining their character. | 97 |
| 1163 | Feb. 10 | To the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Protest against proclamation of a war zone in waters surrounding Great Britain. | 98 |
| 1105 | Feb. 10 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Instructions to call attention of the British Government to menace to Americans in use of American flag by British vessels. | 100 |
| 1561 | Feb. 10 [Rec’d Feb. 11] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | The campaign of hate against America will be increased if the Department takes no action against the use of American flag by the Lusitania. | 101 |
| 10 | Feb. 12 | From the Minister in Norway (telegram). | Scandinavian countries will send a joint note to Germany protesting against extent of war zone, also a note to Great Britain protesting against use of neutral flag by British vessels. | 101 |
| 1631 | Feb. 12 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain | Grey will reply to telegram of Feb. 10 after conferring with Cabinet and Admiralty. | 101 |
| 1586 | Feb. 12 [Rec’d Feb. 13] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | German proclamation will be withdrawn if England will adopt Declaration of London or allow food for civil population to enter Germany. | 102 |
| 2567 | Feb. 13 | From the German Ambassador. | Statement of the German Government regarding plan for supplying the civil population with foodstuffs. | 102 |
| 1575 | Feb. 11 [Rec’d Feb. 14] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram) | Campaign of hate against America approved by Government. American ships to be destroyed without investigation. | 103 |
| 1594 | Feb. 13 [Rec’d Feb. 15] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Germany may propose that American merchant vessels be convoyed by warships. | 103 |
| 1595 | Feb. 14 [Rec’d Feb. 15] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Germans claim Americans are partial to England and are supplying Allies with ammunition. | 104 |
| A 1062 | Feb. 15 | From the German Ambassador. | The new German method of naval warfare is justified. Describes British naval policy. | 104 |
| 1134 | Feb. 15 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Protests against placing American steamer Wilhelmina in British prize court. | 105 |
| 1140 | Feb. 16 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | German Government is willing that foodstuffs sent to Germany be distributed by American organizations to civil population. | 107 |
| Feb. 16 | To the German Embassy. | German assurances regarding foodstuffs for civil population have been communicated to Great Britain, and respresentations made for release of Wilhelmina . | 108 | |
| 1196 | Feb. 16 | To the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Colonel House is commissioned to act in matters where several governments are involved. Instructions to act only upon his advice. | 108 |
| 190 | Feb. 16 | From the Ambassador in Italy (telegram). | Comment of Minister for Foreign Affairs upon U. S. note to Germany regarding use of neutral flag by belligerents. | 109 |
| 21 | Feb. 16 | From the Minister in Sweden (telegram). | Swedish notes of protest sent to England and Germany regarding neutral shipping; Norway and Denmark to file identical notes. | 109 |
| 151 | Feb. 16 | From the Minister in the Netherlands (telegram). | Could Netherlands count on moral support of United States if a Dutch ship is sunk by Germans under naval declaration of Feb. 4? | 109 |
| 164 | Feb. 17 | To the Ambassador in Italy (telegram). | Instructions to keep Department advised as to situation. | 109 |
| 104 | Feb. 17 | To the Minister in the Netherlands (telegram). | The Netherlands may count on sympathetic attitude of the United States in shipping difficulties | 110 |
| 1617 | Feb. 16 [Rec’d Feb. 17] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Unofficial suggestions for neutral shipping in British waters. | 110 |
| 1668 | Feb. 17 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | British may propose not putting food on contraband list if Germany will refrain from submarine war on commerce. Offensive language of Bernstorff’s note a hindrance to agreement. | 111 |
| 1156 | Feb. 19 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Instructions to urge admission into Germany of food for non-combatants in exchange for concessions equally important to be made by Germany. | 111 |
| 1621 | Feb. 17 [Rec’d Feb. 19] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Transmits reply to U. S. protest against war zone in waters surrounding Great Britain. | 112 |
| 1638 | Feb. 18 [Rec’d Feb. 19] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Germany willing to grant River Tyne as port free of mines and submarines for neutral vessels which guarantee not to carry contraband. | 115 |
| 1622 | Feb. 17 [Rec’d Feb. 19] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | If England permits foodstuffs and raw material to enter Germany proposed blockade will be withdrawn. Otherwise safe routes around north of Scotland under convoy of war vessels can be arranged. | 116 |
| Feb. 19 | From the British Ambassador. | Regarding the Wilhelmina . Germany’s submarine warfare was begun before England’s interference with food for Germany. | 116 | |
| 191 | Feb. 19 | From the Ambassador in Italy (telegram). | Italy has informed Germany that she can not tolerate any restrictions on high seas except in accordance with international law. She suggests concerted action on part of neutrals. | 117 |
| 1674 | Undated [Rec’d Feb. 20] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Transmits Grey’s justification for action of Lusitania and use of neutral flag. | 117 |
| 1677 | Feb. 20 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | No hope of agreement between Germany and England regarding blockade and food. | 118 |
proposals of the united states for an agreement between the belligerents restricting the use of mines, submarines, and neutral flags and for the admission of foodstuffs into germany (february 20, 1915)
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 1169 | Feb. 20 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). The same to the Ambassador in Germany. | Suggestions as basis for an agreement that will relieve neutral shipping. | 119 |
| 1656 | Feb. 20 [Rec’d Feb. 21] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Admiralty requests information as to sailing of American ships in order to safeguard their passage. | 121 |
| 140 | Feb. 21 [Rec’d Feb. 22] | From the Minister in Denmark (telegram). | German Admiralty is resolved to starve England; the Government considers America unjust. | 121 |
| Feb. 21 [Rec’d Feb. 22] | From the Netherland Minister of Foreign Affairs to the Netherland Minister at Washington (telegram). | Inquiry and comment concerning reservation of River Tyne for traffic of neutral vessels. | 121 | |
| 1693 | Feb. 23 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | U. S. suggestions of agreement between Germany and England regarding neutral shipping submitted to Allies. | 122 |
| 1182 | Feb. 24 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Netherland Government states that British Admiralty furnishes arms to merchant vessels. Requests confirmation of this. | 122 |
| 168 | Feb. 25 | To the Ambassador in Italy (telegram). | Department conferring daily with representatives of neutrals on subject of concerted action. | 122 |
| 1680 | Feb. 24 [Rec’d Feb. 25] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Germany inclined to accept proposed basis for an agreement with Great Britain under certain conditions. | 123 |
| 201 | Feb. 25 [Rec’d Feb. 26] | From the Ambassador in Italy (telegram). | Transmits copies of Italian memoranda: one to Germany protesting methods of maritime warfare and one to Great Britain protesting the use of Italian flag by British ships. | 123 |
| 170 | Feb. 27 | To the Ambassador in Italy (telegram). | Instructions to report upon truth of statement regarding Germany’s assurance of respect for Italian flag. | 125 |
| 1714 | Feb. 27 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Grey states that British policy regarding food for Germany is the consequence and not the cause of Germany’s practice of torpedoing merchant ships. | 125 |
| 23 | Feb. 27 | From the Minister in Sweden (telegram). | Sweden is discussing with Great Britain questions of convoy, neutral zone, or neutral port to aid neutral snipping. | 125 |
| 1710 | Feb. 27 [Rec’d Feb. 28] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Suggests that distribution of foodstuffs in Germany be superintended by committee not connected with the Government. If England objects, suggests that America place embargo on export of arms. | 126 |
| 1695 | Feb. 26 [Rec’d Feb. 28] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Regarding the agreement with England, Germany asks passage not only for food but for raw material. | 126 |
| 203 | Feb. 28 | From the Ambassador in Italy (telegram). | Von Jagow states Germany has given instructions to respect bonafide neutral flags. | 126 |
the british and french declaration prohibiting all trade with germany (march 1, 1915)—orders and decrees for its enforcement protests of the united states proclamations concerning contraband of war replies to the proposals and protests of the united states
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| Mar. 1 | From the British Ambassador. | Germany’s opponents driven to retaliatory measures regarding commodities, but they will be enforced without risk to neutral or non-combatant life. | 127 | |
| Feb. 28 [Rec’d Mar. 1] | From the British Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs to the British Ambassador at Washington (telegram). | U. S. proposal to restrict use of submarines in exchange for permission for food to enter Germany is under consideration. | 128 | |
| 147 | Mar. 1 | From the Minister in Denmark (telegram). | Diplomatic opinion regarding latest U. S. proposal. | 128 |
| 1305 | Mar. 2 | To the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Department cannot accept suggestion regarding embargo on munitions from America if England refuses food to Germany. | 129 |
| 1719 | Mar. 1 [Rec’d Mar. 2] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Admiralty declares the extent of war area and requests that English, Japanese, and Servian Governments be notified. | 129 |
| 1717 | Mar. 1 [Rec’d Mar. 2] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). Repeated to the Ambassador in Great Britain. | Transmits German reply to U. S. suggestion that certain principles be agreed upon by Germany and England in maritime warfare. | 129 |
| 210 | Feb. 17 [Rec’d Mar. 3] | From the Minister in the Netherlands. | Suggests unity of action by United States and other neutrals to protect their citizens and commerce. | 131 |
| 1753 | Mar. 4 [Rec’d Mar. 5] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Emperor bitter against America. Military and naval heads have made terms of agreement with England impossible. | 132 |
| 1233 | Mar. 5 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). Similar telegram to the Ambassador in France. | Proposed method of blockade of German ports unknown to international law; gives neutrals no standard by which to measure rights or avoid danger. | 132 |
| 1743 | Mar. 6 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | American efforts for peace unappreciated in England. | 134 |
| Mar. 4 [Rec’d Mar. 6] | From the Netherland Minister to the Counselor for the Department of State. | Transmits text of Netherland note to Great Britain protesting against the abuse of neutral flags and of note to Germany protesting the war-zone declaration. | 134 | |
| Mar. 10 | From the British Ambassador. | Transmits list of lubricating oils to be treated as conditional contraband. | 136 | |
| 1762 | Mar. 10 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | No evidence that British have ordered transatlantic merchantmen to arm; and no arming prior to German submarine “blockade”. | 137 |
| 1818 | Mar. 11 [Rec’d Mar. 12] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | German Government attempting to stir up hatred for America. | 138 |
| 1780 | Mar. 13 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Proclamation of Mar. 11 makes additions to lists of contraband. | 138 |
| 114 | Feb. 18 [Rec’d Mar. 15] | From the Minister in Sweden. | Transmits copies of Swedish notes to Germany and Great Britain protesting against conditions of neutral shipping and misuse of neutral flags. | 139 |
| 1795 | Mar. 15 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Transmits Grey’s reply of Mar. 13 to U. S. note suggesting terms of agreement with Germany as to conduct of the war at sea. | 140 |
| 1798 | Mar. 15 [Rec’d Mar. 16] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Transmits order in council of Mar. 11, and note from Grey regarding restriction of German trade. | 143 |
| 616 | Mar. 14 [Rec’d Mar. 16] | From the Ambassador in France (telegram). | Transmits French reply to U. S. note regarding restriction of German trade. | 145 |
| 13 | Mar. 20 | From the Minister in Norway (telegram). | Scandinavian countries have sent notes to Great Britain and France protesting against interruption of trade. | 146 |
| 1816 | Mar. 21 [Rec’d Mar. 22] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | New methods of warfare have changed the definition of blockade. German submarine blockade is failure; provoked English blockade of Germany, which is effective. | 146 |
| 70 | Feb. 26 [Rec’d Mar. 22] | From the Chargé in Russia. | Transmits copies of Russian prize laws with recent modifications. | 148 |
| 216 | Mar. 6 [Rec’d Mar. 23] | From the Minister in the Netherlands. | Public opinion looks to the United States for leadership in maintaining neutral rights. | 148 |
| Undated [Rec’d Mar. 23] | From the Netherland Foreign Office to the Netherland Legation at Washington (telegram). | Netherlands takes exception to encroachment upon neutral rights by Allies. | 149 | |
| 334 | Mar. 18 [Rec’d Mar. 30] | From the Ambassador in France. | Encloses decree of Mar. 13, 1915, regarding treatment of shipping bound to or from German ports | 149 |
| 1343 | Mar. 30 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Protests Allies’ methods of warfare and maintains rights of neutrals under rules of international law. | 152 |
| 682 | Mar. 30 | To the Ambassador in France (telegram). | Reply to Great Britain protesting against restriction of trade with Germany. | 156 |
| A2341 | Apr. 4 | From the German Ambassador. | Transmits memorandum on German-American trade and the question of delivery of arms to Allies. | 157 |
| 80 | Mar. 23 [Rec’d Apr. 5] | From the Minister in Norway. | Transmits copy of identic note from Norway to France and Great Britain protesting their war measures. | 158 |
| 1892 | Apr. 7 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Press comment on U. S. note is friendly and shows appreciation of American position. | 158 |
| 1399 | Apr. 9 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Inquires whether British merchant vessels have armed to resist submarines. | 159 |
| 238 | Mar. 25 [Rec’d Apr. 12] | From the Minister in the Netherlands. | Proposes that the United States cooperate with the Netherlands in protecting their trade. | 159 |
| Apr. 10 [Rec’d Apr. 13] | From the British Ambassador. | Defines lubricants and notes transfer of articles to list of absolute contraband. | 160 | |
| 1379 | Apr. 21 | To the German Ambassador. | Statement of position of the United States in maintaining its neutrality. | 160 |
| 2097 | Apr. 21 [Rec’d Apr. 23] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Modifications of German prize ordinance. | 162 |
| May 24 | From the Italian Embassy. | Submits for approval of United States a list of contraband in revision of treaty of 1871. | 164 | |
| May 25 | To the Italian Embassy. | United States will raise no question as to list of contraband proposed by the Italian Government. | 164 | |
| 2188 | May 29 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Additions and amendments to list of contraband. | 165 |
blockades in the mediterranean area—the british argument for the blockade of germany—further extensions of contraband lists
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 307 | May 29 | From the Ambassador in Italy (telegram). | Transmits Italian declaration of blockade of Austro-Hungarian and Albanian coasts. | 166 |
| 310 | May 31 | From the Ambassador in Italy (telegram). | Transmits Italian note defining the limits of the Albanian blockade. | 166 |
| 2212 | June 2 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Transmits British note proclaiming blockade of the Asia Minor coast including the Dardanelles. | 167 |
| 344 | July 7 | From the Ambassador in Italy (telegram). | Transmits Italian note extending blockade of the Adriatic. | 167 |
| July 16 [Rec’d July 19] | From the Italian Ambassador. | Transmits Italian contraband list and statement of principles to be applied by Italy in the war. | 168 | |
| 2522 | July 24 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Transmits note from Grey in answer to American criticism of blockade. | 168 |
| 292 | Aug. 3 | To the Ambassador in Italy (telegram). | Protests against Italian restrictions of neutral rights on coasts of Albania and the Adriatic. | 172 |
| 374 | Aug. 21 | From the Ambassador in Italy (telegram). | Gallipoli designated as convenient place for visit and search. Assurances of safety to American shipping. | 172 |
| 379 | Aug. 21 [Rec’d Aug. 22] | From the Ambassador in Italy (telegram). | Transmits Italian note giving further explanations of blockade and assurances of consideration for neutrals. | 173 |
| 2685 | Aug. 24 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Encloses proclamation placing cotton and its products on absolute contraband list. | 174 |
| 972 | Aug. 28 | From the Ambassador in France (telegram). | France has declared blockade of coast of Asia Minor and Syria. | 174 |
| 3015 | Oct. 15 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Transmits revised contraband list of Oct. 14, 1915. | 175 |
| 3035 | Oct. 18 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Transmits British note declaring blockade of Bulgarian coast on the Aegean. | 177 |
| 235 | Nov. 2 | To the Ambassador in Italy. | Protests against blockade of neutral shores on Adriatic. | 177 |
the annulment by great britain and france of article 57 of the declaration of london
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 3104 | Oct. 28 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Transmits order in council of Oct. 20, 1915, annulling Art. 57 of the Declaration of London. | 179 |
| Nov. 4 | From the Vice Consul at London (telegram). | Subsequent to abrogation of Art. 57, nationality of a prize is to be determined by prize court. | 179 | |
| 1545 | Oct. 29 [Rec’d Nov. 10] | From the Ambassador in France. | Encloses copy of French report showing difficulties in application of Art. 57 of Declaration of London, and decree of Oct. 23, 1915, modifying it. | 179 |
| Nov. 2 [Rec’d Nov. 13] | From the Vice Consul at London. | Parliamentary discussion of abrogation of Art. 57 of Declaration of London. | 181 |
Correspondence and Informal Arrangements Regarding the Exportation to European Countries of Various Particular Commodities Affected by the Proclamations, Orders, and Decrees of Belligerent Governments on Contraband of War and Trade with Enemy Countries
shipments of copper
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 1415 | Jan. 5 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | British Government offered to buy whole output of copper from America during the war, but producers refused. | 182 |
| 1512 | Jan. 22 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Definition of the term “copper unwrought.” | 183 |
| Apr. 24 | To Mr. Alvin Untermyer. | Department not in position to object to classification of copper as contraband; quotes authorities regarding “continuous voyage.” | 183 | |
| Nov. 12 | From C.W. Leavitt & Co. | Asks aid of Department in securing British Admiralty certificate to ship copper. | 184 | |
| Dec. 7 | To C. W. Leavitt & Co. | Arrangement for special shipments of copper can be made with the British Admiralty. | 184 | |
| 44 | Dec. 11 | From the Minister in Norway (telegram). | British demand that American copper for Norway must be shipped on British vessels via Great Britain. | 185 |
shipments of cotton
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 1234 | Dec. 31, 1914 [Rec’d Jan. 2] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Inquires if cotton may be shipped to Germany. | 185 |
| 947 | Jan. 5 | To the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | England and France give assurances that cotton will not be seized. | 185 |
| Jan. 27 | From Inman, Akers & Inman (telegram). | Inquiry regarding linters for shipment to Austria. | 186 | |
| Jan. 29 | To Inman, Akers & Inman (telegram). | Linters for manufacture of ammunition would probably be held contraband. | 186 | |
| 132 | Jan. 29 | From the Minister in the Netherlands (telegram). | American Ambassador, London, telegraphs that cottonseed oil may be shipped without hindrance. | 186 |
| Feb. 9 | To the Consul General at London (telegram). | Instructions to inquire if cotton yarn is non-contraband. | 186 | |
| Feb. 10 | From the Consul General at London (telegram). | Cotton yarn is not contraband_ _ _ _ | 187 | |
| Feb. 11 | From Knauth, Nachod & Kuhne (telegram). | Asks if cotton linters may be shipped as non-contraband. | 187 | |
| Feb. 15 | To Knauth, Nachod & Kuhne (telegram). | Cotton linters for manufacture of ammunition may be considered contraband. | 187 | |
| Feb. 23 | To the Consul General at London (telegram). | Asks if cotton linters are considered contraband. | 187 | |
| Feb. 24 | From the Consul General at London (telegram). | Cotton linters are not contraband. | 187 | |
| 1219 | Mar. 3 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Transmits request from Spring Rice to Grey that cotton owners be permitted to fill German orders contracted for prior to issuance of contraband declaration. | 188 |
| 1222 | Mar. 4 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Instructions to ask British Government for exemption for vessels and cotton cargoes under charter contracted for prior to Mar. 1. | 188 |
| Mar. 8 | Public announcement by the British Embassy. | Arrangement made for shipment of cotton contracted for prior to Mar. 2. | 189 | |
| 369 | Apr. 7 [Rec’d Apr. 21] | From the Consul General at London. | Possibility that cotton will be placed on contraband list; matter again being discussed. | 189 |
| 407 | Apr. 22 [Rec’d May 6] | From the Consul General at London. | Blockade measures seem to make special action on cotton unnecessary. | 190 |
| 1603 | May 22 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Cotton arrangements between British Government and Americans have no official connection with our Government. | 190 |
| 2159 | May 25 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | British understand that cotton arrangement does not involve our Government nor affect the American attitude towards the order in council. | 191 |
| June 25 | From the Augusta Cotton Exchange and Board of Trade (telegram). | Resolution protesting the confiscation by England of cotton shipped to neutral countries. | 191 | |
| July 2 | From the Galveston Commercial Association (telegram). | Urges measures for prompt relief of cotton market. | 192 | |
| 2463 | July 15 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Increasing agitation regarding cotton as contraband. | 192 |
| 2510 | July 22 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Cotton will be declared contraband and England will offer to buy large quantities. | 193 |
| 2627 | Aug. 13 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Allies discussing question of cotton with view to declaring it contraband. | 193 |
| A 5238 | Aug. 22 [Rec’d Aug. 24] | From the German Ambassador. | Wood cellulose substituted for cotton in making munitions. Germany ready to assure that cotton will be used solely for civilians. | 194 |
| 2118 | Sept. 15 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Instructions to take up with British the subject of cotton shipments to neutral European countries. | 195 |
| 2830 | Sept. 20 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Arrangements with the British Government to send American cotton to Swedish Cotton Spinners Association. | 195 |
shipments of fruit
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| Sept. 2 | From the Consul General at London (telegram). | American fruit must be consigned to Netherlands Oversea Trust; not so with southern fruits. | 196 | |
| 192 | Sept. 4 | To the Minister in the Netherlands (telegram). | Instructions to protest if discrimination is shown against American fruit. | 196 |
| 365 | Sept. 3 [Rec’d Sept.6] | From the Minister in the Netherlands (telegram). | The Netherlands makes no discrimination in receiving fruit. | 196 |
| 2102 | Sept. 11 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Restriction against American fruit appears unjust. | 196 |
| 2890 | Sept. 30 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | British allow certain goods to enter Holland in exchange for special concessions; would probably cooperate with United States in same way. | 197 |
| Dec. 2 | From Steinhardt & Kelly (telegram). | Requests Department to arrange for shipments of apples to Holland. Tobacco on free list. | 197 | |
| Dec. 9 | To Steinhardt & Kelly. | Fruit may be consigned to Oversea Trust. Agreement between Great Britain and Holland explained. | 197 |
shipments of naval stores
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 871 | Jan. 2 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Asks definition of “resinous substances” and on what grounds they are ranked as contraband. | 198 |
| Jan. 5 | To the British Ambassador. | Emphasizes importance of the rosin trade in the south. | 198 | |
| Jan. 6 [Rec’d Jan. 8] | From the British Ambassador. | Rosin shipped prior to declaration may be seized but must be paid for. | 199 | |
| Jan. 9 [Rec’d Jan. 11] | From the British Ambassador. | Explains attitude of the British Government on shipments of rosin. | 199 | |
| 516 | Jan. 21 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain. | Instructions to request the British Government to remove rosin from contraband list. | 200 |
| 835 | Feb. 2 [Rec’d Feb. 15] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain. | Transmits British note setting forth reason for declaring resinous products contraband. | 201 |
shipments of tobacco
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 1122 | June 15 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain. | Quotes messages from the American Minister at The Hague regarding discrimination in tobacco trade; forwards U. S. views for presentation to British Government. | 202 |
| 1872 | July 26 [Rec’d Aug. 9] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain. | Transmits British note in reply to representations regarding discrimination in tobacco trade. | 203 |
| 1758 | Oct. 12 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain. | Sets forth complaints of tobacco exporters. The United States expects American tobacco to be accorded same privileges as other tobacco. | 204 |
| 2452 | Nov. 13 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Instructions to urge Foreign Office to allow shipments of tobacco to neutrals Without proof that it will not reach Germany. | 205 |
| 3281 | Nov. 25 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | British agree not to interfere with tobacco shipped to neutral countries. | 206 |
| 2504 | Nov. 27 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Inquiries whether tobacco in all forms may be shipped to neutrals without question of ultimate destination. | 206 |
| 3317 | Nov. 30 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Confirms report that tobacco and its extracts may be shipped without interference. | 206 |
Correspondence and Informal Arrangements Regarding the Importation of Goods from Germany and Occupied Territory Under the British and French Declaration of March 1, 1915, and the Orders and Decrees for its Enforcement
importation of goods bought or ordered before march 1, 1915
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| Mar. 10 | From the Secretary of the National Association of Importers. | Transmits resolution petitioning the Department to obtain modification of British embargo on dyestuffs, etc. | 207 | |
| Mar. 15 | From E. R. Squibb & Sons. | Appeal for protection against unlawful interference by Great Britain with trade in botanical medicinal drugs from Germany. | 207 | |
| 1846 | Mar. 15 [Rec’d Mar.16] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | American importers must accept and pay for goods for which they have signed contracts with German manufacturers. | 208 |
| Mar. 20 | From the Commercial Adviser of the British Embassy to the Foreign Trade Adviser of the Department of State. | Gives assurance that contracts made before Mar. 1 will be dealt with leniently. | 208 | |
| Mar. 27 | From the Cutlery Importers Association. | Resolutions asking Government to take steps to secure importation of non-contraband goods necessary to American industry. | 209 | |
| Apr. 3 | From the Foreign Trade Adviser of the Department of State to the Commercial Adviser of the British Embassy. | Inquires British interpretation of term “American ownership.” Case of Mr. Wolf. | 209 | |
| Apr. 9 | Printed circular of Foreign Trade Advisers of the Department of State. | Movement of American-owned goods in Germany. Importers advised to submit evidence of ownership and payment to the British Embassy. | 211 | |
| 148 | Apr. 29 | To the Minister in the Netherlands (telegram). | Instructions to ascertain procedure of Oversea Trust in importation from Germany and Austria to America. | 212 |
| 257 | Apr. 30 [Rec’d May 1] | From the Minister in the Netherlands (telegram). | Method of procedure in exportation from Germany to the United States. | 212 |
| 2141 | Apr. 30 [Rec’d May 2] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Requirements for proof of ownership of goods shipped from Germany to the United States. | 213 |
| May 6 | From the Foreign Trade Adviser of the Department of State to the Commercial Adviser of the British Embassy. | Asks for written statement of understanding of negotiations facilitating shipments of goods. | 213 | |
| May 10 | From the Commercial Adviser of the British Embassy to the Foreign Trade Adviser of the Department of State. | Negotiations facilitating shipment of goods to and from countries at war with Great Britain are unofficial and do not commit either Government. | 214 | |
| 1687 | May 15 | To the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). The same, mutatis mutandis, to the Ambassador in Austria-Hungary. | Consuls authorized to issue certificates of transfer of title to American ownership. | 214 |
| 266 | May 17 | From the Minister in the Netherlands (telegram). | Oversea Trust arrangement limited to goods in Holland before May 15 and shipped from Holland before June 1. Applies also to Belgian goods. | 215 |
| May 19 | From the Commercial Adviser of the British Embassy to the Foreign Trade Adviser of the Department of State. | Goods of enemy origin, paid for before Mar. 1, must be shipped before June 15—a special concession to the United States. | 215 | |
| May 21 | From the Foreign Trade Adviser of the Department of State. | Résumé of unofficial conversations with British representatives regarding cotton shipments to Germany. | 216 | |
| May 22 | Public statement issued by the Department of State. | The U. S. Foreign Trade Advisers have declined to continue conferring with the Commercial Advisers of the British Embassy until difficulties have been removed. | 221 | |
| May 22 | From the Counselor of the British Embassy to the Counselor for the Department of State. | Requests withdrawal of communication in which “United States Government” is misapplied to negotiations with private shipping interests. | 221 | |
| May 22 | From the Counselor for the Department of State to the Counselor of the British Embassy. | Returns requested note. Denies official nature of negotiations regarding American trade. | 221 | |
| May 25 [Rec’d May 26] | From the Counselor of the British Embassy to the Counselor for the Department of State. | Transmits public statement by the British Embassy that the unofficial arrangements made with American shippers do not involve the U. S. Government. | 222 | |
| May 26 | From the Commercial Adviser of the British Embassy to Foreign Trade Adviser of the Department of State. | June 15 is latest date under which goods of enemy origin may be shipped from neutral ports. | 223 | |
| May 29 | From the Foreign Trade Adviser of the Department of State to the Commercial Adviser of the British Embassy. | Unofficially requests that time limit for shipping goods from neutral ports to this country be removed. | 223 | |
| June 5 | From the Commercial Adviser of the British Embassy to the Foreign Trade Adviser of the Department of State. | Removal of American-owned goods from Germany involves principles which must be settled by respective Governments. | 225 | |
| 1665 | June 7 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Instructions to represent to Great Britain unofficially the difficulties in moving American-owned goods from Germany within time limit. | 225 |
| 1750 | June 22 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Proposes plan for shipment of goods of German origin contracted for prior to Mar. 1. | 226 |
| 2449 | July 13 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Foreign Office sees no advantage in chartering a vessel to move goods of German origin. | 227 |
| 1904 | July 26 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Instructions to place shipping difficulties before the Foreign Office and urge consideration of Department’s plan. | 227 |
| Aug. 19 | From the Foreign Trade Adviser of the Department of State to the Commercial Adviser of the British Embassy. | Quotes Grey’s note regarding the Neches, and states why consideration should be shown in such cases. | 228 | |
| Aug. 20 | From the Commercial Adviser of the British Embassy to the Foreign Trade Adviser of the Department of State. | Is of opinion that the Neches note refers to goods taken before a prize court. | 229 | |
| Aug. 20 | From the Consul General at London (telegram). | Representatives of German importers have obtained permits covering goods ordered prior to Mar. 1 under circumstances rendering purchaser liable. | 230 | |
| 2010 | Aug. 23 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Certain goods have been permitted to go forward. Instructions to ascertain under what conditions and why same treatment cannot apply to all. | 230 |
| 2730 | Sept. 1 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Subject of permits for shipping goods of German origin from neutral ports under discussion in England and France. | 230 |
| 2065 | Sept. 3 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Importers indignant because private attorneys are getting permits to move goods from neutral ports. Department pressed for information. | 231 |
| 2759 | Sept. 6 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | British agreeable to presentation of applications by foreign trade advisers: no discrimination. | 232 |
| 2775 | Sept. 9 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Transmits British note giving assurances that cases concerning goods of enemy origin will be dealt with expeditiously and without discrimination. | 232 |
| 2103 | Sept. 11 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Requests details of procedure in making applications of American owners for goods of German, Austrian, or Turkish origin. | 232 |
| Sept. 13 | From the Counsel for the American Importers’ Association. | Protests unfair treatment of American shippers by Great Britain and advocates embargo on ammunition in retaliation. | 233 | |
| 2800 | Sept. 14 [Rec’d Sept. 15] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Foreign Office delays information as to shipping from neutral ports, pending decision of France. | 235 |
| 2123 | Sept. 15 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Repeats request for full information as to conditions under which permits are granted importers for movement of goods. | 236 |
| 2122 | Sept. 15 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Attorneys in London claim ability to obtain permits for release of goods, charging certain per cent of value of shipment. Instructions to include this statement in protest. | 236 |
| 2819 | Sept. 17 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Applications for shipments must be accompanied by proof. Foreign Office willing to make arrangement for cases to be presented by American trade advisers. | 237 |
| 2852 | Sept. 23 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Grey agrees to request that cases of importers be presented by trade advisers. | 238 |
| 2171 | Sept. 25 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | British Embassy advises foreign trade advisers that it is prepared to receive applications of importers. | 238 |
| 2861 | Sept. 25 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Transmits memorandum from Foreign Office regarding delivery of imports, running contracts, etc. | 238 |
| 2233 | Oct. 6 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Asks consideration for importers who purchased before Mar. 15 without notice of time limit. | 239 |
| Oct. 23 | From the Foreign Trade Adviser of the Department of State to the Commercial Adviser of the British Embassy. | Requests an extension of time in which to prepare cases of American importers who have contracted to pay for goods of German, Austrian, or Turkish origin before Mar. 15. | 239 | |
| 3099 | Oct. 27 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | British Government is unable to extend favorable treatment to applicants in respect of goods contracted for after Mar. 1. | 240 |
| 2370 | Oct. 28 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Impracticable for all applicants to present their cases by Nov. 1. Requests extension of time to Dec. 1. | 240 |
| Oct. 29 | From the Commercial Adviser of the British Embassy to the Foreign Trade Adviser of the Department of State. | Preliminary applications for all cases of importers should be made by Nov. 1, additional details to be furnished later. | 241 | |
| 3123 | Oct. 30 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Time limit for filing claims will not be extended beyond Nov. 1. Foreign Office will consider claims if preliminary data are submitted before that time. | 241 |
| 2388 | Nov. 1 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Instructions to try to obtain reconsideration in cases of running contracts. Explanation of difficulty. | 241 |
| 3150 | Nov. 3 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Claims arising out of running contracts will be considered impartially if presented before Nov. 1. | 242 |
| 2406 | Nov. 4 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Instructions to present to Foreign Office the protests of importers who ordered goods between Mar. 1 and Mar. 15 and have not obtained them. | 242 |
| 2418 | Nov. 6 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Requests extension of time for submitting cases of running contracts. | 243 |
| 3252 | Nov. 20 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | British Government unable to extend time for submitting claims for running contracts. | 243 |
| 3247 | Nov. 20 [Rec’d Nov. 21] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Transmits note from Grey regarding goods ordered and paid for in Germany and Austria between Mar. 1 and Mar. 15. | 243 |
importation of books
| No. | Date | From and To Whom | Subject | Page |
| 1315 | Mar. 25 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Instructions to ask if books published in Germany will be molested when exported to the United States. | 244 |
| 1900 | Apr. 8 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Foreign Office cannot exempt books of German origin from operations of order in council of Mar. 11. | 244 |
| 698 | Apr. 17 | From the Ambassador in France (telegram). | German publications considered effective means of propaganda; may not be exported. | 244 |
| Oct. 8 | From the Commercial Adviser of the British Embassy to the Foreign Trade Adviser of the Department of State. | British Government will permit shipment of books of educational character for public institutions if vouched for by U. S. Government. | 245 | |
| Oct. 23 | From the Foreign Trade Adviser of the Department of State to the Commercial Adviser of the British Embassy. | Librarian of Congress to vouch for German publications; desires to know the character of voucher required. | 245 | |
| Oct. 24 | From the Commercial Adviser of the British Embassy to the Foreign Trade Adviser of the Department of State. | Describes the character of voucher required for permits to import German books. | 246 | |
| Nov. 12 | Statement for the press issued by the Department of State. | Notification of requirements for permits to import books from Germany. | 246 |
importation of sugar-beet seed
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 1482 | May 25 [Rec’d June 4] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain. | Transmits correspondence regarding attitude of British Government toward the shipment of German beet seed to the United States. | 247 |
| July 30 | From the Foreign Trade Adviser of the Department of State to the Commercial Adviser of the British Embassy. | Requests permit for W. B. Rosevear, jr., to import beet seed from Germany. | 248 | |
| 2017 | July 30 | To the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Department of Agriculture willing to act as consignee for beet seed. Requests cooperation of Dippe Bros. in obtaining German permit to export. | 249 |
| Aug. 4 | From the Commercial Adviser of the British Embassy to the Foreign Trade Adviser of the Department of State. | British Government permits shipment of beet seed from Germany to the United States under conditions agreed upon. | 250 | |
| 2887 | Sept. 10 [Rec’d Sept.15] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Transmits report from the Consul at Magdeburg: Germany will permit exportation of sugar-beet seed to the United States in exchange for foodstuffs and cotton. | 250 |
| 2257 | Oct. 2 | To the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Instructions to obtain permission for shipment of sugar-beet seed from specified firms. Exchange of commodities impracticable. | 250 |
| 3075 | Nov. 3 | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Transmits German reply to U. S. note regarding shipments of sugar-beet seed. | 251 |
| 2381 | Nov. 6 | To the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Specifies number of permits granted by British Embassy for uninterrupted shipment of sugar-beet seed. Instructions to arrange for shipments. | 251 |
| 3170 | Dec. 1 [Rec’d Dec. 2] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Permit granted for shipment of sugar-beet seed from certain firms. Further exportation refused without equivalent. | 252 |
importation of dyes
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 1930 | Apr. 14 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Transmits British agreement not to interfere with shipments of dyestuffs released by Germany; conditions stipulated. | 252 |
| 1518 | Apr. 14 | To the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Arrangements for shipments of dyestuffs in exchange for cotton. | 253 |
| 1629 | May 5 | To the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | British permit passage of two shiploads dyestuffs from a neutral port. Plans for other shipments. | 253 |
| 2199 | May 10 [Rec’d May 11] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | German inquiry regarding cargo of the Neches. | 254 |
| 1654 | May 12 | To the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Cotton shipments to Germany ten times the value of released dyestuffs. Urges release of dyestuffs for shipment on Neches. | 254 |
| 2253 | May 19 [Rec’d May 20] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Transmits German reply to U. S. protest against smallness of amount of dyestuffs released and request for shipment on the Neches. | 254 |
| 2434 | June 15 [Rec’d June 16] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Transmits German note requiring guaranteed safe passage of cotton in exchange for dyestuffs. | 255 |
| 1862 | June 22 | To the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Proposed exchange of cotton for dyestuffs is but isolated feature of question of protecting neutral trade. | 255 |
importation of drugs
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 2073 | Sept. 4 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Instructions to aid in shipment of certain drugs obtained only in Germany. | 255 |
| 2809 | Sept. 16 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Transmits British refusal to permit shipments of drugs from Germany. Equivalents obtainable from France. | 256 |
| 2236 | Oct. 7 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Instructions to urge prompt release of drugs bought in Germany before Jan. 1, and paid for. | 256 |
| 2975 | Oct. 9 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Foreign Office authorized to issue permit for shipment of certain amount of drugs from Germany. No further shipments guaranteed. | 256 |
| 3066 | Oct. 21 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | No decision reached by the French regarding drugs. British unwilling to permit shipment of any but tissue dyes. | 257 |
| 1638 | Oct. 14 [Rec’d Nov. 1] | From the Ambassador in Germany. | German Government grants permission for desired exportation of drugs with certain guarantees. | 257 |
| 2402 | Nov. 3 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | U. S. patents grant sole right to make certain drugs. Need is urgent. Requests reconsideration by Foreign Office. | 258 |
| 1487 | Nov. 9 | To the Ambassador in Germany. | German Government will grant desired exportation of drugs to the United States under guarantee that they will not be reexported. | 259 |
| 1094 | Nov. 10 | From the Ambassador in France (telegram). | Drugs can be supplied by France and Great Britain. Tissue dyes from Germany are authorized. | 260 |
| 3344 | Dec. 4 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | The French and British will allow six months’ supply of needed drugs imported from Germany. | 260 |
| 3206 | Dec. 9 [Rec’d Dec. 10] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Requests information concerning telegram from Metz to ship drugs to Rotterdam. | 261 |
| 2509 | Dec. 16 | To the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Metz has permits from British Government for shipments of certain drugs from Germany. Requests German permission to export. | 261 |
importation of porcelain guides for textile machinery
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 1677 | June 7 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Instructions to ascertain if permit can be obtained for shipment of porcelain guides from Rotterdam. | 261 |
| 2437 | July 10 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Porcelain guides can be obtained in Great Britain. | 262 |
| 1302 | July 26 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain. | Impossible to obtain porcelain guides of requisite character anywhere outside of Germany. Urges authorization for release. | 262 |
| 2652 | Aug. 19 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Foreign Office wishes details as to character of porcelain guides. | 263 |
| 1526 | Aug. 31 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain. | Additional evidence regarding porcelain guides sent for British authorities. | 263 |
| 2304 | Oct. 19 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Instructions to present facts to Foreign Office concerning shipment of porcelain guides and urge prompt action. | 264 |
| 2443 | Oct. 29 [Rec’d Nov.12] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain. | Transmits British note permitting shipment to United States of German porcelain guides. | 264 |
importation of goods of belgian origin
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| June 11 | To the Consul General at London (telegram). | Instructions to report status of goods made in parts of Belgium occupied by German forces. | 265 | |
| June 12 | From the Consul General at London (telegram). | Goods from Belgium presumably of German origin. Each case considered on its own merits. | 265 | |
| June 14 | From the Consul General at London (telegram). | Cabinet is to be consulted regarding exports from Belgium. | 266 | |
| 2769 | Sept. 8 [Rec’d Sept.9] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Transmits British printed form for use in exporting goods of Belgian origin from Holland. | 266 |
| 2817 | Sept. 17 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Transmits British note of Sept. 16 requiring deposit of documents covering sale and shipment of Belgian goods. | 266 |
| 2190 | Sept. 30 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Inquires the nature of documents required for deposit in shipment of Belgian goods. | 267 |
| 2932 | Oct. 5 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Documents referred to covering sale and shipment of Belgian goods, are such documents as are deposited in banks in business transactions. | 267 |
| 3337 | Dec. 3 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Foreign Office complains that conditions imposed upon exports from Belgium have not been complied with. Added instructions forwarded. | 267 |
Arrangements for the Regulation of Import and Transit Trade Made by European Neutral Countries
the netherlands oversea trust company
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| Dec. 21, 1914 [Rec’d Jan. 4] | From the Consul General at Rotterdam. | Describes organization and object of Netherlands Oversea Trust. | 268 | |
| Undated [Rec’d Jan. 4] | From the Netherland Government to the Netherland Minister at Washington (telegram). | British, French, and Russians agree to pass contraband merchandise consigned to Oversea Trust. | 269. | |
| 191 | Jan. 9 [Rec’d Jan. 25] | From the Minister in the Netherlands. | Working plan of the Oversea Trust explained for the benefit of shippers. | 269. |
| 201 | Feb. 1 [Rec’d Feb. 17] | From the Minister in the Netherlands. | Transmits articles of the Netherlands Oversea Trust Co. | 270 |
| 117 | Mar. 4 | To the Minister in the Nethererlands (telegram). | Instructions to ascertain if Oversea Trust will act as consignee for American cotton. | 273 |
| 186 | Mar. 5 | From the Minister in the Netherlands (telegram). | Oversea Trust will probably accept cotton consignments. | 273 |
| 130 | Mar. 16 | To the Minister in the Netherlands (telegram). | Suggests that Oversea Trust accept non-contraband shipments and that Holland-America Line accept consignments to the Trust. | 273 |
| 230 | Mar. 31 [Rec’d Apr. 1] | From the Minister in the Netherlands (telegram). | Oversea Trust will only accept non-contraband in special cases. | 273 |
| 142 | Apr. 14 | To the Minister in the Netherlands (telegram). | Inquires if Oversea Trust will accept consignments of non-contraband specified by Great Britain. | 274 |
| 243 | Apr. 16 | From the Minister in the Netherlands (telegram). | Oversea Trust will receive non-contraband goods shipped before Apr. 30, including tobacco, cocoa, and coffee. | 274 |
| 269 | May 22 | From the Minister in the Netherlands (telegram). | Oversea Trust forbids further imports of cotton oil. | 274 |
| 155 | May 22 | To the Minister in the Netherlands (telegram). | Inquires whether American tobacco is discriminated against. | 275 |
| 270 | May 25 | From the Minister in the Netherlands (telegram). | Tobacco from Netherland colonies unrestricted, by agreement with England. | 275 |
| 127 | June 19 | To the Minister in the Netherlands. | Department to be kept informed as to operations of Oversea Trust. | 275 |
| 129 | June 29 | To the Minister in the Netherlands. | Instructions to investigate statement that Oversea Trust receives no goods except from Dutch concerns. | 275 |
| 167 | June 30 | To the Minister in the Netherlands (telegram). | Steamship lines refuse Morris & Company’s shipments. Instructions to endeavor to secure permit from Oversea Trust. | 276 |
| 308 | July 2 | From the Minister in the Netherlands (telegram). | Overabundant supply of fats and oils. Oversea Trust refuses more. | 276 |
| 299 | July 8 [Rec’d July 21] | From the Minister in the Netherlands. | Explains position and activities of the Netherlands Oversea Trust. | 277 |
| 317 | July 24 [Rec’d Aug.6] | From the Minister in the Netherlands. | Explanation has been given regarding charge that Oversea Trust discriminates against America. | 278 |
| 199 | Sept. 18 | To the Minister in the Netherlands (telegram). | Instructions to ask Oversea Trust to accept consignment of oleo oil, etc., for D. B. Martin Co. | 279 |
| 379 | Undated [Rec’d Sept.20] | From the Minister in the Netherlands (telegram). | Oversea Trust refuses Martin consignment. | 279 |
| 375 | Nov. 4 [Rec’d Nov. 24] | From the Minister in the Netherlands. | Encloses announcement by Oversea Trust of right to refuse clients who violate their obligations. | 279 |
| 233 | Dec. 16 | To the Minister in the Netherlands (telegram). | Revocation of licenses after shipment of goods is detrimental to interests of Dutch-American trade. | 280 |
| 455 | Dec. 18 [Rec’d Dec. 19] | From the Minister in the Netherlands (telegram). | Oversea Trust is instructed to suspend delivery of suspicious goods until investigated by British. | 280 |
the swedish cotton spinners association and the transito company
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| June 30 | From the Southern Products Co. (telegram). | Inquires as to report that cotton may be shipped to Sweden. | 281 | |
| July 2 | From the Foreign Trade Adviser of the Department of State to the Southern Products Co. (telegram). | British Government has made agreement for importation of cotton into Sweden. | 281 | |
| 27 | July 16 | To the Minister in Sweden (telegram). | Inquires attitude of Sweden towards cotton shipped from America to Russia via Sweden. | 282 |
| 47 | July 17 [Rec’d July 18] | From the Chargé in Sweden (telegram). | Swedish agreement with Great Britain to allow merchandise to pass into Russia in exchange for equal quantities for Sweden. | 282 |
| 246 | July 3 [Rec’d July 26] | From the Chargé in Sweden. | British Government has sent commission to Sweden to settle trade difficulties. | 282 |
| 302 | July 27 [Rec’d Aug. 14] | From the Chargé in Sweden. | Reports of reciprocal trade arrangements between Great Britain and Sweden. | 283 |
| 347 | Aug. 13 [Rec’d Aug. 31] | From the Chargé in Sweden. | The British and Swedish trade commissioners have failed to reach an agreement. | 283 |
| 68 | Oct. 30 | From the Minister in Sweden (telegram). | Negotiations between Swedish and English commissioners have been broken off. | 284 |
| 453 | Oct. 30 [Rec’d Nov. 23] | From the Minister in Sweden. | British suspect Sweden of allowing goods to go to Germany. Negotiations are discontinued. | 284 |
| 491 | Nov. 26 [Rec’d Dec. 17] | From the Minister in Sweden. | Transmits statement from Foreign Office regarding traffic passing through Sweden. | 285 |
| 489 | Nov. 24 [Rec’d Dec. 21] | From the Minister in Sweden. | Transmits communication from Bildt, explaining the purpose of the Transito Co. | 286 |
| 497 | Dec. 1 [Rec’d Dec. 28] | From the Minister in Sweden. | Transmits publication by the British Legation explaining the organization and object of the Aktiebolaget Transito. | 287 |
the danish chamber of manufacturers and merchants guild
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 2653 | Dec. 7 [Rec’d Dec. 18] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain. | Arrangements concluded between British Foreign Office and Merchants’ Guild of Copenhagen and Danish Chamber of Manufacturers regarding imports. | 288 |
| 134 | Dec. 17 [Rec’d Jan. 5, 1916] | From the Consul General at Copenhagen. | Society of Wholesale Dealers and Association of Industry of Denmark have agreed with England for importation of goods. | 289 |
the swiss society of surveillance
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 159 | July 16 [Rec’d Aug. 3] | From the Minister in Switzerland. | Switzerland’s economic difficulties. | 290 |
| 188 | Sept. 15 [Rec’d Sept. 16] | From the Minister in Switzerland (telegram). | Agreement reached with Allies regulating imports into Switzerland. | 292 |
| 199 | Oct. 1 | From the Minister in Switzerland (telegram). | Details of agreement between Switzerland and the Allies not perfected. | 292 |
| Nov. 23 | From the Vice Consul at London (telegram). | Swiss import trust in operation_ _ _ _ | 292 | |
| 423 | Dec. 4 [Rec’d Dec. 27] | From the Ambassador in Italy. | Discussion of conditions under which Switzerland may receive imports through Italy. | 293 |
| Jan. 4, 1916 | Statement issued by the Swiss Legation. | Instructions for shipments to Switzerland. | 293 | |
| 1824 | Dec. 31 [Rec’d Jan. 12, 1916] | From the Ambassador in France. | American merchandise for Switzerland in transit through France. | 294 |
Interference by Belligerent Governments with Neutral Ships, Cargoes, and Passengers
cases and correspondence arising under orders, decrees, and proclamations of 1914—the british preliminary note of january 7, 1915, on detention of neutral ships and cargoes
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 780 | Dec. 18, 1914 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Instructions to investigate reports regarding advantages reaped by British in trade with neutrals. | 295 |
| 797 | Dec. 21, 1914 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Instructions to consuls in British Isles to obtain statistics regarding copper exports. | 295 |
| Dec. 28, 1914 | From the Danish Minister. | Asks if the United States recognizes right of England to seize American vessels carrying conditional contraband to Denmark. | 296 | |
| 40AIII | Dec. 28, 1914 | From the Danish Minister. | Asks that the United States take steps to defend her trade with smaller neutral countries. | 296 |
| 877 | Jan. 4 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Transmits Treasury notice warning against inaccuracy in ships’ manifests. | 297 |
| 1414 | Jan. 5 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Report of Consul General Skinner on shipments of copper and rubber from England. | 298 |
| Jan. 7 | To the Danish Legation. | Cannot state in advance whether the United States would recognize right of England to seize vessels carrying contraband to ports of Denmark. | 298 | |
| 1434 | Jan. 7 [Rec’d Jan. 8] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Transmits note from Grey in justification of British policy regarding neutral trade. | 299 |
| 1440 | Jan. 8 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Grey promises better shipping arrangements for neutrals. | 302 |
| Jan. 8 | From the Swiss Minister. | Arrangement made for transit of Swiss goods through Italy. Swiss embargo on exports. | 303 | |
| 1450 | Jan. 11 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | British merchants failed to get agency for American copper. No copper being shipped from England. | 304 |
| 215 | Jan. 1 [Rec’d Jan. 12] | From the Consul General at London. | Discusses British requirements and encloses British reply to protest regarding freight on diverted cargoes. | 304 |
| 939 | Jan. 12 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Acknowledges British note regarding freight on diverted cargoes. | 305 |
| Jan. 13 [Rec’d June 12] | From the British Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs to the British Embassy at Washington (telegram). | To relieve shortage of tonnage British are willing to release ships on bail. | 306 | |
| 12 | Jan. 13 | From the Minister in Sweden (telegram). | Decree prohibits transit of war material over Sweden. | 306 |
| 475 | Jan. 13 | To the British Ambassador. | Protests against inclusion of turpentine and rosin within contraband list and their seizure. | 306 |
| Jan. 13 | From Crossman & Sielcken. | Encloses message from Paulsen & Co. explaining increase of imports of American goods to Denmark. | 307 | |
| 476 | Jan. 14 | To the British Ambassador. | Steamship companies refuse to accept freight for Switzerland. | 308 |
| 964 | Jan. 15 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Instructions to request release of copper for Switzerland detained at Gibraltar. | 308 |
| 728 | Jan. 7 [Rec’d Jan. 18] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain. | Transmits British memorandum regarding neutral trade. | 309 |
| 14 | Jan. 19 | From the Minister in Sweden (telegram). | Swedish official statistics regarding imports. | 311 |
| Jan. 20 | To Crossman & Sielcken. | Expresses appreciation of letter regarding increase of Danish imports. | 311 | |
| Jan. 20 | From the Secretary of the German-American Chamber of Commerce. | Allies are pressing Sweden to cancel the prohibition against transit of war material through Sweden. | 311 | |
| 27 | Jan. 18 [Rec’d Jan. 21] | From the British Ambassador. | Transmits published statement that no restrictions are placed upon shipments to Switzerland. | 312 |
| 1015 | Jan. 22 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Instructions to assist in release of copper for Switzerland. | 312 |
the case of the “ wilhelmina ”—the control of foodstuffs by the german government
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| Jan. 22 | From Hays, Kaufmann & Lindheim. | Statement regarding the shipment of foodstuffs on the Wilhelmina , consigned to an American in Germany. | 313 | |
| 16 | Jan. 22 [Rec’d Jan. 23] | From the Minister in Sweden (telegram). | Foreign Office states that only fair comparison of imports is weight or volume, not value. | 314 |
| 249 | Jan. 15 [Rec’d Jan. 26] | From the Consul General at London. | Correspondence with British officials regarding payment of freight on seized cargoes. | 314 |
| 1537 | Jan. 27 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | German military powers have taken over food supplies. Wilhelmina cargo will be bought by the British Government. | 317 |
| 1536 | Jan. 27 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Swiss Minister has secured the trade conditions desired. | 317 |
| Jan. 28 [Rec’d Jan. 29] | From the German Ambassador. | The German Government will guarantee not to interfere with importation and sale of foodstuffs from the United States to the civil population. | 317 | |
| Feb. 1 | From the Assistant Secretary of the Treasury to the Solicitor for the Department of State. | Transmits letter from Geo. E. Warren regarding cargo of foodstuffs for Germany. | 318 | |
| Feb. 3 | To the Secretary of the Treasury. | British Government regards foodstuffs for Germany as enemy goods because of German decree permitting military to take over all foodstuffs for distribution. | 318 | |
| Feb. 4 | To Mr. J. H. Morrison. | Department does not see in the Dacia case any complications involving the United States. | 319 | |
| 1592 | Feb. 4 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Transmits British decision that cargo of the Wilhelmina is conditional contraband. | 319 |
| 66 | Jan. 20 [Rec’d Feb. 4] | From the Minister in Norway. | Transmits report of the Norwegian National Victualing Commission, showing imports in 1914 as compared with 1913. | 320 |
| 140 | Feb. 6 | To the Consul General at London. | Approves action regarding payment of freight, etc., in release of American cargoes. | 321 |
| Feb. 6 [Rec’d Feb. 8] | From the French Ambassador. | German decree makes all foodstuffs for Germany liable to seizure. | 322 | |
| 1607 | Feb. 8 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Effect of Department’s order prohibiting publication of ship manifests till after thirty days. | 322 |
| 1462 | Mar. 1 | To the French Ambassador. | Transmits German communication giving assurance that cereals imported to Germany will be used exclusively by civil population. | 323 |
the british note of february 10, 1915 in justification of the detention of neutral ship and cargoes—the seizure of the “ wilhelmina ” and the “dacia”
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 1627 | Undated [Rec’d Feb. 12] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Transmits British note of Feb. 10 justifying detention of neutral ships and cargoes. | 324 |
| 1138 | Feb. 16 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Order prohibiting publication of ship manifests until after thirty days has been rescinded. | 334 |
| 1662 | Feb. 17 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Public is grateful for rescission of order forbidding publication of ship manifests for thirty days. | 334 |
| 1157 | Feb. 19 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Proposes satisfactory arrangement for release of copper held at Gibraltar. | 334 |
| 1672 | Feb. 19 [Rec’d Feb. 20] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Transmits memorandum regarding repeal of German decree as affecting seizure of the Wilhelmina and in justification of British policy of retaliation. | 335 |
| 1165 | Feb. 20 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Instructions to continue efforts to secure release of copper. | 337 |
| 872 | Feb. 9 [Rec’d Feb. 24] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain. | Copper from the Regina d’Italia, the Palermo and the Ascot will be purchased by the British. | 337 |
| 877 | Feb. 11 [Rec’d Feb. 24] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain. | Transmits memorandum from Grey enclosing circular of a German firm in New York regarding restrictions on exports. | 338 |
| 1659 | Feb. 22 [Rec’d Feb. 24] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Reports the sinking of the Evelyn_ _ _ _ _ _ | 339 |
| 1687 | Feb. 25 [Rec’d Feb. 26] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram.) | Reports the sinking of the Carib_ _ _ _ | 339 |
| 574 | Feb. 28 | From the Ambassador in France (telegram). | Ministry of Marine announces that the Dacia was captured in English Channel by French cruiser. | 340 |
| 1728 | Mar. 2 [Rec’d Mar. 3] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Captains of the Evelyn and the Carib report both ships sunk by mines. | 340 |
| 594 | Mar. 6 | From the Ambassador in France (telegram). | The Dacia considered an enemy vessel, France not recognizing change of flag after hostilities commence. | 340 |
the cases of the “william p. frye,” “vitalia,” and “wico”—the packers’ cases—german prize-court rules and decisions
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| Mar. 10 | From Arthur Sewall & Co. (telegram). | Reports sinking of the William P. Frye . Requests the Department to investigate and protect the company. | 341 | |
| Mar. 12 [Rec’d Mar. 13] | From the British Embassy. | Calls attention to a German warship carrying neutral prisoners, some of them U. S. citizens, thus exposing them to attack. | 341 | |
| Mar. 13 | From the Consul General at London (telegram). | Protests treatment of the Vitalia, the A. A. Raven, and the Ruby; and suggests that British Government be requested to state rules regarding shipments to Holland. | 342 | |
| 939 | Feb. 22 [Rec’d Mar. 15] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain. | Transmits Grey’s denial of charge that copper seized by British had been sold to neutral countries at a profit. | 342 |
| Mar. 15 | From the Assistant Secretary of the Treasury to the Counselor for the Department of State. | Forwards statement of the commander of the Prinz Eitel Friedrich regarding the destruction of the William P. Frye . | 343 | |
| 1789 | Mar. 15 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Meat and lard shipped by Armour and by Swift to Göteborg will be placed in prize court. | 344 |
| 1281 | Mar. 16 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Encloses telegram from Governor General of the Philippines stating that merchants in Manila complain that goods are held by British at Singapore. Instructions to ask explanation of British Government. | 344 |
| 306 | Feb. 25 [Rec’d Mar. 18] | From the Consul General at London. | Transmits propositions relative to British seizure of shipments of American meat products. | 345 |
| 204 | Feb. 17 [Rec’d Mar. 18] | From the Consul General at Hamburg. | Forwards German law regarding prize-court procedure and calls attention to time-limit and other conditions in entering claims. | 346 |
| 209 | Feb. 18 [Rec’d Mar. 18] | From the Consul General at Hamburg. | Transmits decision of the Hamburg prize court in the case of the Glitra. | 350 |
| 1020 | Mar. 9 [Rec’d Mar. 19] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain. | Transmits statement from Grey that conditional contraband sent to the Netherlands will not be detained if consigned to the Oversea Trust. | 353 |
| 1296 | Mar. 20 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Instructions to protest against detention in British port of American S. S. Wico with cargo of oil for Stockholm. | 354 |
| 1885 | Mar. 21 [Rec’d Mar. 22] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | German embargoes and discriminations against American trade a sufficient reason for our not warring against English blockade of Germany. | 354 |
| Mar. 23 | To the Consul General at London (telegram). | Instructions to ascertain owner of the cargo of the William P. Frye . | 355 | |
| Mar. 24 | From the Consul Genera] at London (telegram). | Reports ownership of cargo of William P. Frye . | 355 | |
| Mar. 26 | To the British Embassy. | Department declines to comment on the practice of sinking neutral ships and carrying their crews on ships of war. | 355 | |
| Mar. 27 | From the Consul General at London (telegram). | Prize claims committee formed to consider claims of British, Allied or neutral third parties. | 356 | |
| 1342 | Mar. 30 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Inquiry and instructions regarding meat packers’ consignments. | 356 |
| 1446 | Mar. 31 | To the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Transmits claim against German Government for destruction of the William P. Frye . | 357 |
cases arising under the german war-zone proclamation of february 4, 1915: torpedoing of the “falaba” and “gulflight,” attack on the “cushing”—cases arising under the british order in council of march 11, 1915: detention of the “segurança,” “ogeechee,” and “joseph w. fordney”—note of april 28, 1915, to germany asking diplomatic settlement of the “frye” case—british prize-court rules
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 1864 | Mar. 31 [Rec’d Apr. 1] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Thrasher, an American citizen, thought to have been drowned when British ship Falaba was sunk by German submarine. | 358 |
| Apr. 3 | From the Consul General at Rotterdam (telegram). | Sinking of Greenbrier due to mine explosion. | 358 | |
| Apr. 5 | To the Consul General at London (telegram). | Instructions to obtain details of sinking of Falaba and death of Thrasher. | 358 | |
| 1471 | Apr. 6 | To the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Instructions to report details of sinking of the Falaba. | 358 |
| 1889 | Apr. 6 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Cargo of the Segurança should be reconsigned to the Netherlands Oversea Trust. | 359 |
| Apr. 7 | From the Consul General at London (telegram). | Forwards testimony of passengers regarding sinking of the Falaba. No doubt of Thrasher’s death. | 359 | |
| 1984 | Apr. 6 [Rec’d Apr. 7] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Transmits reply of Apr. 4 to claim for damages for the sinking of the William P. Frye . | 360 |
| Apr. 8 | To the Consul General at London (telegram). | Instructions to ascertain whether the Falaba carried guns and ammunition. | 361 | |
| 1907 | Apr. 8 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | The Wico allowed to proceed to destination. Further oil trade with Stockholm will be considered by British Government. | 361 |
| Apr. 8 [Rec’d Apr. 9] | From the Consul General at London (telegram). | Appealed in vain to prize court to free ships and cargo from expenses incidental to detention. | 361 | |
| 1398 | Apr. 9 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Does not admit right of British to require cargo of Segurança to be reconsigned to Oversea Trust, but owners willing. | 362 |
| Apr. 9 | From the Consul General at London (telegram). | Report on sinking of the Falaba. | 362 | |
| 1903 | Apr. 8 [Rec’d Apr. 9] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Transmits official offers of indemnification in Wilhelmina case. | 363 |
| April 10 | From the Consul General at London (telegram). | Affidavits to effect that ammunition and guns were not carried on the Falaba. | 364 | |
| 2026 | Apr. 10 [Rec’d Apr. 11] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Quotes from North German Gazette an article on sinking of the Falaba as an official answer to American inquiry. | 364 |
| 1407 | Apr. 12 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Owners of the Wilhelmina accept the proposal for British compensation. | 365 |
| 1408 | Apr. 12 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Wico case; seizure of American cargoes by Germans not a justification for their seizure by British. | 365 |
| 1411 | Apr. 12 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Asks if merchant vessels are trained to combat submarines and if rewards are offered for ramming. | 365 |
| 1136 | Mar. 30 [Rec’d Apr. 13] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain. | Encloses copies of the British order in council of March 23, 1915. | 366 |
| 1917 | Apr. 13 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | British have not declared policy regarding arming of merchantmen. | 368 |
| 1918 | Apr. 13 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Reply to inquiry concerning training of merchantmen to attack submarines. | 368 |
| 1920 | Apr. 13 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Movements of the Ogeechee_ _ _ _ _ _ _ | 369 |
| 1421 | Apr. 14 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Instructions to protest against seizure of the Joseph W. Fordney and request release. | 369 |
| 1422 | Apr. 15 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Asks explanation of delay in case of Antilla and similar cases. | 369 |
| 2044 | Apr. 14 [Rec’d Apr. 16] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Transmits official statement on sinking of the Falaba. | 370 |
| Apr. 16 | To the Consul General at London (telegram). | Requests information regarding adjudication of claims by committee rather than by prize court. | 370 | |
| Apr. 16 | From the Consul General at London (telegram). | Requests certified copy of manifests of ships proceeding to Europe. | 371 | |
| Apr. 17 | From the Consul General at London (telegram). | Adjudication by prize-court committee. | 371 | |
| 1950 | Apr. 19 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Suggests plan for avoidance of detention of cargoes. | 371 |
| 1955 | Apr. 19 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | British Government will discharge cargo of the Joseph W. Fordney on ground that it is intended for Germany. | 372 |
| Apr. 20 | From the Consul General at London (telegram). | Discussion with Admiral Slade on practical means of assuring uninterrupted commerce with neutrals. | 372 | |
| 394 | Apr. 14 [Rec’d Apr. 27] | From the Consul General at London. | British indifference to long detention of vessels and proposed relief. | 373 |
| 406 | Apr. 16 [Rec’d Apr. 27] | From the Consul General at London. | Attitude and note of British Government on reconsignment of goods to the Netherlands Oversea Trust. | 374 |
| 396 | Apr. 13 [Rec’d Apr. 27] | From the Consul General at London. | Indemnity is required for goods released to owner without going through prize court. Form enclosed. | 375 |
| 1473 | Apr. 27 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Insists on satisfactory statement regarding Joseph W. Fordney case. | 376 |
| 1998 | Apr. 27 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Cargo of the Joseph W. Fordney will be detained; vessel will be released. | 376 |
| 1583 | Apr. 28 | To the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | William P. Frye case to be settled by diplomatic negotiations. Advises transfer of negotiations to German Embassy at Washington. | 376 |
| 2002 | Apr. 28 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Segurança allowed to proceed, consignees having agreed to receive goods through Oversea Trust. | 377 |
| 255 | Apr. 30 | From the Minister in the Netherlands (telegram). | Bombing of American steamship Cushing. | 378 |
| Undated [Rec’d May 3] | From the Consul at Plymouth (telegram). | American tank steamer Gulflight torpedoed. | 378 | |
| 1500 | May 3 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). The same to the Ambassador in Germany. | Requests detailed report of torpedoing of Gulflight. | 378 |
| May 3 | To the Consul General at London (telegram). | Protests against detention of the Ogeechee and other vessels. Instructions to seek arrangement for release of shipments by other than prize-court procedure. | 379 | |
| 2042 | May 4 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | British holding the Gulflight. Investigations being made. | 379 |
| 2029 | May 4 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Matter of consignee of cargo of the Joseph W. Fordney is being investigated. | 380 |
| May 5 | To the Consul General at London (telegram). | Instructions to ascertain from Russell & Co. their charge for a legal opinion on release of goods under indemnity guarantee and further prosecution of claims. | 380 | |
| May 5 | From the Consul General at London (telegram). | Prize court authorities seek means to release cargo of the Ogeechee. Proof of ownership required. | 380 | |
| 1512 | May 6 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Further protests against detention of the Segurança and requirement of reconsignment of shipments to Oversea Trust. | 381 |
| 1514 | May 6 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Instructions to report whether the Gulflight was under convoy. | 381 |
| May 6 | From the Consul General at London (telegram). | Detained cargoes: Indemnity guarantee and further prosecution of claims. Gives charge for legal opinion of Russell & Co. | 382 | |
| 412 | Apr. 21 [Rec’d May 6] | From the Consul General at London. | Admiral Slade will try to obtain working arrangement whereby ships’ manifests may be passed upon before ships’ arrival. | 382 |
| May 7 | To the Consul General at London (telegram). | Instructions to arrange with Russell & Co. for opinion of King’s counsel on certain questions concerning prize-court rules. | 383 |
the sinking of the “lusitania”—the note of may 13, 1915, to germany demanding disavowal, reparation, and assurances
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 2060 | May 7 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | The Lusitania torpedoed off Irish Coast and sunk. | 384 |
| 2179 | May 6 [Rec’d May 7] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Transmits official memorandum advising illumination and plain markings of neutral ships in war zone. | 384 |
| 2175 | May 7 | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | German Admiralty has no news of the Gulflight. | 384 |
| May 8 | From the Consul General at London (telegram). | Convincing evidence of American ownership prior to Mar. 11 may effect release of the Ogeechee. | 385 | |
| 1639 | May 8 | To the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Instructions to forward official German report on sinking of the Lusitania. | 385 |
| 2068 | May 8 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Opinion prevails that the United States must declare war on Germany. Allies will cede part of Austria to Italy in return for her alliance. | 385 |
| May 9 | From the Consul at Cork (telegram). | Reports on Lusitania with affidavits of survivors. | 386 | |
| May 10 | Memorandum by the Secretary of State. | German Ambassador called and expressed regret for loss of American lives. | 387 | |
| 2198 | May 9 [Rec’d May 10] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Transmits official statement regarding attacks made by mistake by German submarines. | 387 |
| 421 | Apr. 27 [Rec’d May 10] | From the Consul General at London. | Suggests publication of statement regarding payments of freight on detained cargoes. | 388 |
| 2205 | May 10 [Rec’d May 11] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Transmits official statement that Germany regrets loss of American lives on the Lusitania; places responsibility on England. | 389 |
| 1312 | Apr. 30 [Rec’d May 11] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain. | Encloses copy of memorandum to Grey regarding status of detained American ships. | 389 |
| 2080 | May 11 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Lack of definite action on part of the United States in matter of Gulflight and Lusitania arouses contempt of the British. | 391 |
| May 12 | To the Consul General at London (telegram). | Expresses hope of speedy release of the Ogeechee. Shippers advised to forward proof of ownership prior to Mar. 11. | 392 | |
| 425 | Apr. 30 [Rec’d May 12] | From the Consul General at London. | Transmits Foreign Office note explaining difference between cases dealt with by the prize court and those coming under the prize claims committee. | 393 |
| 1664 | May 13 | To the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Protests against hostile acts, demanding disavowal, reparation, and assurances. | 393 |
| 2234 | May 15 [Rec’d May 17] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Lusitania note was submitted by Von Jagow to the authorities. | 396 |
| 2104 | May 16 [Rec’d May 17] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | General commendation of American note of May 13 to Germany. | 397 |
| 2105 | May 17 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | The Gulflight was directed to follow British patrols to Bishop Rock. Details later. | 397 |
| 1575 | May 17 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Instructions to insist upon release of shipment of cotton on the Beige sold to Norwegian spinner. | 398 |
| 2226 | May 17 [Rec’d May 18] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Asks instructions, in view of certainty of German refusal to abandon submarine warfare. | 398 |
| 2243 | May 17 [Rec’d May 18] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Press comment on the Lusitania note is that Germany will refuse to change her methods of warfare. | 398 |
| May 18 | To the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Instructions to keep in touch with Americans in Germany. | 398 | |
| 2122 | May 18 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Evidence that cargo of the Joseph W. Fordney is intended for the enemy. | 399 |
| 2124 | May 18 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Reports discussion with Grey on delay in settlement of detained cargoes. | 399 |
| 2253 | May 18 [Rec’d May 19] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Probable German reply to the Lusitania note. | 400 |
new suggestions for an agreement between the belligerents—conversation between the secretary of state and the austro-hungarian ambassador—the torpedoing of the “nebraskan”
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| May 19 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Message from Colonel House asking that German Government be requested to delay answer to the Lusitania note. | 400 | |
| 2130 | May 19 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). Repeated to the Ambassador in Germany. | Proposal from Colonel House to Germany for settlement of submarine question. | 400 |
| May 20 | From the Third Assistant Secretary. | Possibility that German and Austrian Ambassadors are not accurately representing attitude of this country to Germany. | 401 | |
| 2255 | May 19 [Rec’d May 20] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Gives Germany’s attitude toward war with America and makes suggestions for relief of the situation. | 402 |
| 2254 | May 19 [Rec’d May 20] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Gives comment of Cologne Gazette on Lusitania note and Germany’s attitude towards the United States. | 402 |
| 2136 | Undated [Rec’d May 20] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Report on ships carrying cotton detained by British since beginning of the war. | 403 |
| May 20 | From the Counselor of the British Embassy to the Counselor for the Department of State. | Transmits Foreign Office note stating that payment will be made for cotton cargoes upon proper presentation of proof. | 404 | |
| 1596 | May 21 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Evidence that the Joseph W. Fordney did not endeavor to elude British patrol ship. | 404 |
| 2141 | May 21 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Reorganization of Government may bring satisfactory settlement of question of cotton and meat cargoes. | 405 |
| May 21 | From the Consul General at London (telegram). | The Government is temporizing in settlement of cotton and meat-product cases. | 405 | |
| 2093 [2153?] | May 22 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Informal suggestion to Grey that advance payment of minimum price be made to owners of cotton cargoes without prejudice to final negotiations. | 406 |
| 1723 | May 23 | To the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Instructions to renew with Foreign Office former proposals regarding submarine warfare. | 406 |
| 2277 | May 22 [Rec’d May 23] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Discusses possibility of war between United States and Germany. Dumba’s reported statement regarding Lusitania note. | 407 |
| May 24 | To the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Germany must not misunderstand intent of note regarding attack on the Lusitania, etc. Dumba’s reported statement being investigated. | 407 | |
| May 24 | To the President. | Dumba’s denial of statement said to have been made by him. Further explanations. | 407 | |
| 1731 | May 24 | To the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Transmits despatch from Dumba to German Government stating that his note regarding the Lusitania had made an erroneous impression. | 408 |
| 1732 | May 24 | To the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Transmits for Foreign Office a memorandum of the conversation with Austrian Ambassador as approved by him. | 408 |
| 61 | May 11 [Rec’d May 24] | From the Consul at Cork. | Review of the Lusitania situation to date. | 409 |
| 1371 | May 11 [Rec’d May 24] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain. | Transmits assurance from Grey that notice will be given of ships detained and report on cargoes of the Marie, Livonia, Dicido, et al. | 412 |
| 253 | May 24 | To the Consul General at London. | Protests against British detention of non-contraband shipments not reconsigned to Oversea Trust. | 413 |
| 2166 | Undated [Rec’d May 26] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | American steamer Nebraskan torpedoed. | 414 |
| May 26 | From the Consul General at London (telegram). | Transmits Foreign Office note regarding disposition of the Ogeechee. | 414 | |
| 2289 | May 25 [Rec’d May 26] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Shows attitude of German Government in declining proposal of Colonel House. | 415 |
| 2175 | May 25 [Rec’d May 26] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Officials feel that strong German influence is at work in America and that packers are loading up British with unmarketable products. | 415 |
| May 27 | Memorandum by the Counselor for the Department of State. | Conversation with Spring Rice on subject of embargo of food to Germany. | 416 | |
| May 27 | To the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | President’s message regarding intolerable conditions in marine war zone and willingness of this Government to act as mediator. | 418 | |
| May 28 | From the Consul at Liverpool (telegram). | Official report on torpedoing of the Nebraskan. | 418 | |
| 2189 | May 29 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Foreign Office advises that shippers consign cargoes to Oversea Trust. | 418 |
| 2320 | May 28 [Rec’d May 30] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | No change to be made in submarine warfare. | 419 |
the german notes of may 28, 1915, on the “lusitania,” june 1, 1915, on the “gulflight” and “cushing,” and june 7, 1915, on the “frye”—british prize-court cases
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 2326 | May 29 [Rec’d May 31] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Transmits reply of German Government on impairment of American interests by German submarines in the Lusitania case, etc. | 419 |
| 2198 | May 31 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Transmits Foreign Office statement that inability of representatives of American shippers to make definite claim is cause of delayed settlement. | 421 |
| 2202 | May 31 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Cotton cargoes bought at contract price by British Government. Cargo of Helge not interfered with. | 421 |
| 206 | May 31 [Rec’d June 1] | From the British Ambassador. | Denies that the Lusitania carried guns. | 422 |
| 1412 | May 18 [Rec’d June 1] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain. | Transmits note from Grey giving grounds for detention of the Wico. | 422 |
| 1442 | May 20 [Rec’d June 1] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain. | Statement of shipping conditions and summary of procedure for release of detained ships and cargoes. | 423 |
| 1468 | May 20 [Rec’d June 1] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain. | Transmits memorandum from Grey respecting American ships and cargoes detained at British ports and note verbale explaining memorandum. | 427 |
| 2337 | May 31 [Rec’d June 1] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Von Jagow informs press that Germany will not give up submarines. Quotes from autobiography of Andrew D. White regarding searching of vessels during Spanish-American war. | 430 |
| June 2 | From the Consul General at London (telegram). | Board of Trade has agreed to make advance payment on certain cotton cargoes. | 430 | |
| 1770 | June 2 | To the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Requests German official report of attack on the Nebraskan. | 430 |
| 2346 | June 1 [Rec’d June 3] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Transmits German note offering indemnification for attack on the Gulflight. Case of the Cushing not yet determined. | 431 |
| 458 | May 15 [Rec’d June 4] | From the Consul General at London. | Masters of seized ships required to pay for discharging cargoes in ports of detention. Views of Department requested. | 432 |
| 2369 | June 4 | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | No official report on the Nebraskan. Prospect of arranging difficulties without war. | 432 |
| 473 | May 20 [Rec’d June 5] | From the Consul General at London. | Encloses note from the procurator general regarding the Belgia, giving interpretation of prize court rules in matter of indemnity signed by American claimants. | 433 |
| June 7 | From the Consul General at London (telegram). | Cargo of the Hilding seized. Requests evidence of innocent destination. Procurator General releasing Ogeechee consignments. | 434 | |
| 1681 | June 8 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Instructions to explain to Foreign Office the injury inflicted upon American shippers by British detention even when cargoes are bought by British Government. | 434 |
| 2391 | June 7 [Rec’d June 8] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Transmits reply of German Government in the Frye case. | 435 |
the note of june 9, 1915, to germany on the “lusitania” and other cases—the note of june 24, 1915, on the “frye”
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 1803 | June 9 | To the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Further protest against sinking of the Lusitania. | 436 |
| 2258 | June 10 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Renewal of urgent representations to Foreign Office about delay in settlement of cotton cases. | 438 |
| 2416 | June 11 [Rec’d June 12] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Von Jagow thinks second Lusitania note opens way for possible agreement. | 439 |
| 1820 | June 12 | To the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Proposed methods of agreement (Lusitania case) cannot be considered. | 439 |
| 2424 | June 13 [Rec’d June 14] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Asks for suggestions for compromise with Germany in Lusitania case. | 439 |
| 992 | June 1 [Rec’d June 14] | From the Ambassador in Germany. | Admiral Behncke’s statements regarding the Gulflight, Cushing, and Lusitania. | 439 |
| June 14 | To the Consul General at London (telegram). | Instructions to report conditions under which the Hilding may be released. | 441 | |
| June 15 | From the Consul General at London (telegram). | Evidence of innocent destination of cargo of the Hilding, if convincing, will be considered. | 441 | |
| 2426 | June 14 [Rec’d June 15] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Lokal-Anzeiger maintains that America is within her rights in exporting ammunition. | 441 |
| June 16 | From the Consul General at London (telegram). | In the Ogeechee and similar cases conclusive proof of payment is required for release of goods. | 442 | |
| 2457 | June 18 [Rec’d June 19] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Claim that U–29 was rammed by British merchantman sailing under Swedish flag will have bad effect in Lusitania case. | 442 |
| 2456 | June 18 [Rec’d June 19] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Nothing definite as to reply to Lusitania note. Army and navy against concession. Personal feuds amongst officials. | 442 |
| 2465 | June 20 [Rec’d June 21] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | German note will probably emphasize use of neutral flags to lure submarines and attempt of British merchantmen to ram them. | 442 |
| 2325 | June 22 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Transmits British memorandum on detained ships and cargoes and regulations regarding them. | 443 |
| 523 | June 9 [Rec’d June 22] | From the Consul General at London. | Transmits opinion of Leslie Scott regarding indemnity guarantee. | 447 |
| 533 | June 11 [Rec’d June 22] | From the Consul General at London. | Encloses copy of letter to Page regarding cotton seized by British, etc. | 448 |
| June 21 [Rec’d June 22] | From the Consul General at London (telegram). | Enumerates vessels detained by British on grounds of suspicion and calls attention to injustice thereof. | 449 | |
| 2469 | June 22 [Rec’d June 23] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Press attack on Government policy. Deutsche Tageszeitung suppressed. | 450 |
| 1868 | June 24 | To the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Frye case not subject for German prize court but for settlement by direct diplomatic negotiations. | 450 |
| 2501 | June 24 [Rec’d June 25] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Attitude of war party and peace party on reply to the Lusitania note. Suggests that the President make overtures. | 453 |
| 2494 | June 25 [Rec’d June 26] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Suspension of newspaper criticized; now permitted to reappear. Public disapproves concessions which would impair efficiency of submarines. | 454 |
| 2504 | June 25 [Rec’d June 27] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Advance information as to contents of German reply to Lusitania note. | 454 |
| 2498 | June 26 [Rec’d June 27] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Meyer-Gerhard reports that America does not want war but is determined upon satisfactory reply to the Lusitania note. | 454 |
| June 28 | To the Consul General at London (telegram). | Requests data regarding export of cotton by British. | 455 | |
| June 29 | From the Consul General at London (telegram). | Report on exports from the United Kingdom in 1914 and 1915. | 455 | |
| 1785 | June 29 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Requests official statement regarding interpretation of indemnity guarantee. | 456 |
| 1786 | June 29 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Instructions regarding detention of steamers of the Standard Oil Co. | 457 |
| 2378 | June 30 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Reports the sinking of the Armenian by a German submarine. Twenty-one Americans lost. | 457 |
| 2525 | June 30 [Rec’d July 1] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Germans seem willing to pass passenger vessels which guarantee that there is no contraband on board. | 457 |
| 935 | July 2 | To the Ambassador in France (telegram). | Discussion of differences between this Government and French postponed until after settlement of the Dacia case. | 458 |
| 2499 | July 3 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Helge case receiving attention of the British Government. | 458 |
| 2395 | July 3 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Report on sinking of the Armenian | 458 |
| 2543 | July 3 [Rec’d July 5] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Advises Foreign Office that proposed reply to Lusitania note will not be satisfactory. Changes discussed. | 459 |
| 2544 | July 4 [Rec’d July 5] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Requests information regarding attitude of Americans toward Germany and effect of Bryan’s resignation. Asks for latitude in negotiations. | 460 |
| 2548 | July 5 | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Transmits proposals of Foreign Office in second draft of note. | 461 |
| 1915 | July 6 | To the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Negotiations regarding German reply to note inadvisable. United States unanimous in support of the President. | 462 |
| 1918 | July 8 | To the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | President will not compromise rights of the United States, but will exercise good offices in behalf of neutrals. | 462 |
| 2562 | July 8 [Rec’d July 9] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Announces completion of the German note. | 463 |
| 2435 | July 10 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Report on the Armenian_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ | 463 |
the german note of july 8, 1915, on the “lusitania”—german memorandum on the “nebraskan”—british prize-court decision in the case of the “zamora” upholding orders in council
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 2565 | July 8 [Rec’d July 10] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Transmits reply of the German Government to the Lusitania note. | 463 |
| June 28 [Rec’d July 12] | From the Consul General at London. | Discusses again detention of American cargoes in British ports and increase in British exports. | 466 | |
| 2571 | July 12 | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Suggests that any compromise on part of the United States be made conditional on change of attitude of Germany. | 468 |
| July 13 | To the Secretary of Commerce. | Inadvisable to give to German Government information concerning sailings and arrivals of American vessels other than passenger ships. | 468 | |
| 2573 | July 12 [Rec’d July 13] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Transmits foreign Office memorandum explaining that attack on the Nebraskan was a mistake and offering compensation. | 468 |
| 1947 | July 14 | To the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | German reply fails to acknowledge principle for which the United States stands. Compromise impossible. | 469 |
| 1693 | June 29 [Rec’d July 14] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain. | Transmits prize court decision in the Zamora case and comment thereon by Arthur G. Hays. | 469 |
statements of july 14 and 15, 1915, to great britain, denying the legality of actions taken under orders in council: the case of the “neches”
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 1848 | July 14 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Regarding orders in council, etc., the United States will insist upon rights established by international law. | 472 |
| 1852 | July 15 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Instructions to protest against seizure of cargo of the Neches and insist upon immediate release. | 472 |
| 1860 | July 16 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Restraint of American trade unjustifiable in law. Requests that matter be treated as a cabinet question. | 473 |
| 2586 | July 15 [Rec’d July 16] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Germany would be willing now to recognize principle referred to in note of July 14. | 474 |
| 2485 | July 17 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Transmits résumé of packers’ report on claims of the Kim group of ships. | 474 |
| 1965 | July 18 | To the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Quotes message from Bernstorff to his Government suggesting acceptable reply to the United States on the Lusitania question. | 476 |
| July 19 | From the Secretary of the Treasury. | Inquires about documents in claims cases, for use of Bureau of War Risk Insurance. | 477 | |
| 1968 | July 19 | To the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | The United States maintains the right of its citizens to traverse the high seas. | 477 |
| 1969 | July 19 | To the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | The Lusitania case incidental to principle involved. Avoidance of similar acts must be assured. | 478 |
| July 19 | From the Consul General at London (telegram). | Compulsory consignment to Swedish Cotton Spinners Association required. The Texas detained. | 478 | |
| 2491 | July 19 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Grey’s opinion of the effect of unrestricted American trade. | 478 |
| 592 | July 9 [Rec’d July 20] | From the Consul General at London. | Encloses monthly trade report showing increase in exports from England and U. S. ships detained. | 479 |
| 1878 | July 20 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Instructions to verify report that British Government refused responsibility for British subjects leaving Shanghai during Russo-Japanese War. | 480 |
the note of july 21, 1915, to germany on the “lusitania” case—the torpedoing of the “orduna,” the “leelanaw,” and the “iberian”—german note of july 30, 1915, offering settlement of the “frye” case
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 1981 | July 21 | To the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | German note regarding the Lusitania unsatisfactory; demands freedom of the seas without compromise. | 480 |
| 2609 | July 21 [Rec’d July 22] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Foreign Office requests that notification of sailings be made known a month in advance. | 482 |
| 565 | July 3 [Rec’d July 22] | From the Consul General at London. | Report on the seizure of the Neches by British. | 482 |
| July 22 | To the Consul General at London (telegram). | Requests report on amount of American cotton seized by British since Mar. 11 and amount paid for. | 484 | |
| 2511 | July 22 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Validity of order in council of Mar. 11. | 484 |
| 1987 | July 23 | To the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Notification of sailings of passenger steamers to be sent to the German Admiralty. | 484 |
| 2617 | July 23 | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Campaign of hate against America, backed by Von Tirpitz and Reventlow, continues. | 484 |
| 2527 | July 24 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Transmits note from Grey regarding the Neches case and measures taken in March. | 485 |
| 1993 | July 24 | To the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Requests information regarding submarine attack on the Orduna. | 485 |
| Undated [Rec’d July 26] | From the Consul at Dundee (telegram). | American steamer Leelanaw reported sunk by German submarine. | 486 | |
| July 26 | To the Swedish Minister. | Desires to discuss subject or uniform representations to British Government in behalf of neutrals. | 486 | |
| 2432 | July 26 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Accusation unfounded that British export at a profit the American cotton they seize. | 486 |
| July 27 | From the Consul General at London (telegram). | Reports on sinking of the Leelanaw. | 487 | |
| July 27 | From the Consul General at London (telegram). | Holman Gregory to pass on Ogeechee cargo cases; if transactions are bona fide, will favor release. | 487 | |
| July 27 | From the Consul General at London (telegram). | Report on American cotton seized by British after Mar. 11. | 487 | |
| 606 | July 16 [Rec’d July 27] | From the Consul General at London. | Settlement of charges in Neches and Seaconnet cases. | 488 |
| 1194 | July 9 [Rec’d July 27] | From the Ambassador in Germany. | Transmits German note verbale relative to reciprocity of treatment of claimants in prize-court proceedings in Germany and the United States. | 489 |
| 2536 | July 27 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | British approve our latest note to Germany and believe war inevitable. | 489 |
| 2538 | July 27 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Grey gives assurance that British action will bear lightly as possible on American trade. Cotton to be declared contraband. | 489 |
| 1917 | July 28 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Placing cotton on contraband list has aroused indignation of Americans. | 490 |
| 2634 | July 27 [Rec’d July 28] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Germans anxious to end the war before winter; will try to avoid break with America. | 490 |
| 2547 | July 28 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Report on British orders refusing, protection to” subjects leaving Shanghai during the Russo-Japanese War. | 491 |
| 2652 | July 29 [Rec’d July 30] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Germany will offer verbally to submit question of damages for the Lusitania to The Hague. | 491 |
| 362 | July 30 | To the Consul General at London. | Approves his action in the Neches case. | 491 |
| Undated [Rec’d July 31] | From the Consul at Cork (telegram). | Steamer Iberian submarined. American muleteer killed. | 492 | |
| Undated [Rec’d July 31] | From the Consul at Cork (telegram). | Report on destruction of the Iberian and death of Wiley. | 492 | |
| 2022 | July 31 | To the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Instructions to report on destruction of the Leelanaw. | 492 |
| 2656 | July 30 [Rec’d July 31] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Transmits note from Von Jagow on sinking of the Frye; liability for indemnification acknowledged. | 493 |
british replies to the statements of july 14 and 15, 1915—swedish overtures for cooperation—note of august 10, 1915, to germany on the “frye” case condemnation of the “dacia” by french prize court—british note of august 13, 1915, on the effects of orders in council on neutral trade
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 2573 | July 31 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Transmits note from Grey regarding Neches case. British willing to consider neutral interests. | 495 |
| Undated [Rec’d July 31] | From the Consul at Cork (telegram). | Second statement regarding sinking of the Iberian. | 496 | |
| 2575 | July 31 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Transmits note from Grey regarding the principles of law applicable in prize-court cases. | 496 |
| Aug. 2 | To the Secretary of the Treasury. | Reply to inquiry of Bureau of War Risk Insurance regarding claims for detained or seized cargoes. | 499 | |
| 49 | Aug. 3 | From the Chargé in Sweden (telegram). | Foreign Office inquiry regarding trade with Scandinavia. | 499 |
| 29 | Aug. 5 | To the Chargé in Sweden (telegram). | Government is preparing note to British in regard to trade with neutral countries. | 499 |
| July 31 [Rec’d Aug. 5] | From the Swedish Minister. | British limitation of American trade; cooperation of Sweden and the United States in maintaining neutral rights. | 500 | |
| Aug. 6 | To the Swedish Minister. | British limitation of American trade with Sweden. | 500 | |
| Aug. 6 | From the British Ambassador. | Explanation of note of July 31 concerning the Neches. | 501 | |
| 2700 | Aug. 7 [Rec’d Aug. 8] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Chancellor has begged submarine commanders to be careful; Von Tirpitz enraged. | 501 |
| 629 | July 28 [Rec’d Aug. 9] | From the Consul General at London. | Report on British trade in cotton. | 502 |
| 1873 | July 26 [Rec’d Aug. 9] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain. | Transmits note from Grey and summary of official report on the interception of the Joseph W. Fordney . | 503 |
| 2057 | Aug. 10 | To the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Note for Foreign Office on Frye case: Indemnity to be settled by representatives of each Government; question of treaty interpretation to be submitted to arbitration. | 504 |
| 363 | Aug. 10 | To the Consul General at London. | Permission to suggest meeting of shipping interests with view to rendering shipping less hazardous. | 505 |
| 2706 | Aug. 9 [Rec’d Aug. 11] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Press comments on the arming of British merchantmen. | 506 |
| Aug. 10 [Rec’d Aug. 12] | From the Swedish Minister. | Discussion of right of belligerent to limit the commercial intercourse of neutrals. | 507 | |
| 942 | Aug. 12 [Rec’d Aug. 13] | From the Ambassador in France (telegram). | Summary of prize court decision in case of the Dacia. | 508 |
| 2719 | Aug. 12 [Rec’d Aug. 13] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Transmits telegram from Consul General Morgan on Frye case. | 508 |
| 2726 | Aug. 13 [Rec’d Aug. 14] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | American vessels passing Drogden lightship to be searched at Swinemünde for contraband. Desires instructions regarding protests. | 509 |
| 309 | July 29 [Rec’d Aug. 14] | From the Chargé in Sweden. | Trade between the United States and Sweden. | 509 |
| 94 | July 31 [Rec’d Aug. 16] | From the Consul at Cork. | Confirmation of report on the Iberian and death of Wiley. | 510 |
| 2634 | Aug. 16 [Rec’d Aug. 17] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Transmits note from Grey and quotes his memorandum to the Foreign Office on British exports. | 511 |
| 2083 | Aug. 17 | To the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Admits established right of visit and search but protests taking of vessels to belligerent ports without just cause for suspicion. | 515 |
| Aug. 18 | To the Consul General at London (telegram). | Questionnaire regarding detained cotton cargoes. | 515 | |
| Aug. 20 | From the Consul General at London (telegram). | Answer to questionnaire regarding detained cotton cargoes. | 516 |
the sinking of the “arabic”—german prize-court decision in the case of the “indian prince” dismissing claims for american cargo—use of the american flag by british auxiliary cruiser “baralong”
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| Undated [Rec’d Aug. 19] | From the Vice Consul at Cork (telegram). | Arabic sunk off Queenstown_ _ _ _ _ _ _ | 516 | |
| Undated [Rec’d Aug. 20] | From the Vice Consul at Cork (telegram). | Report on sinking of the Arabic and statement of a passenger. | 517 | |
| Aug. 21 | To the Consul at Cork (telegram). | Instructions to report summary of affidavits in the Arabic case. | 517 | |
| Aug. 21 | To the Swedish Minister. | Desires to know Swedish Government’s position on limitation of Swedish imports by Great Britain. | 517 | |
| Undated [Rec’d Aug. 22] | From the Consul at Cork (telegram). | No evidence that the Arabic was warned by submarine or convoyed by war vessel. | 518 | |
| Aug. 23 | From the Consul General at London (telegram). | The Baron Erskine destroyed by submarine. | 518 | |
| 2105 | Aug. 23 | To the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Instructions to inquire unofficially if report has been made on the Arabic. | 518 |
| 2680 | Aug. 23 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Summary of facts regarding the Arabic with affidavits of the captain and others. | 518 |
| 315 | Aug. 5 [Rec’d Aug. 23] | From the Consul General at Hamburg. | Transmits prize-court decision in Indian Prince case. | 520 |
| 651 | Aug. 10 [Rec’d Aug. 24] | From the Consul General at London. | Transmits report of proceedings in packing-house cases in prize court. | 523 |
| Aug. 24 | From the German Ambassador (telegram). | No official information about sinking of the Arabic. | 524 | |
| 2686 | Aug. 24 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Gives conservative public opinion and press comment on U. S. failure to act. | 524 |
| Aug. 24 [Rec’d Aug. 25] | From the German Ambassador. | Submits for transmission to his Government suggestion regarding attacks on passenger ships without warning. | 525 | |
| 2272 | Aug. 24 [Rec’d Aug. 25] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Attack on the Arabic supposedly by order of Von Tirpitz. Von Jagow requests suspension of judgment. | 525 |
| 2777 | Aug. 25 [Rec’d Aug. 26] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Torpedoing of Arabic, if as reported, contrary to instructions regarding passenger ships; act may be disavowed and reparation made. | 526 |
| 2780 | Aug. 25 [Rec’d Aug. 26] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Suggests that Department make road to disavowal easy in Arabic case, lest Von Tirpitz again get upper hand in Germany. | 526 |
| 2703 | Aug. 26 [Rec’d Aug. 27] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | American sailor affirms that the Nicosian was attacked by a submarine which was in turn sunk by a naval auxiliary ship. | 527 |
| 2791 | Aug. 28 [Rec’d Aug. 29] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Fight between Von Tirpitz and Chancellor over submarine policy. Decision rests with the Emperor. Foreign Office and Reichstag against war with America. | 527 |
| 2716 | Aug. 29 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Affidavits of American citizens describing attack on the Nicosian. | 528 |
| 2803 | Aug. 30 [Rec’d Aug. 31] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Chancellor prevailed in dispute with Von Tirpitz regarding submarine war. German program. | 529 |
| Aug. 31 | To Breitung & Co., Ltd. | The Dacia: Local legal remedies should be exhausted before diplomatic intervention is appropriate. | 530 | |
| 2809 | Aug. 31 [Rec’d Sept. 1] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | German Government anxious that Arabic case and Lusitania case be considered separately. | 530 |
the german promise of september 1, 1915, not to sink liners without warning—the case of the “hesperian”
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| Sept. 1 | From the German Ambassador. | Liners will not be sunk by German submarines without warning, provided they do not offer resistance or try to escape. | 530 | |
| 2819 | Sept. 1 [Rec’d Sept. 2] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Foreign Office of opinion that there is little danger of break with the United States. | 531 |
| 2817 | Sept. 1 [Rec’d Sept. 2] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Germany working for delay. The sooner demands are made, the greater probability that they will be granted. | 531 |
| Sept. 2 | To the Consul General at London (telegram). | Inquires whether charges for unloading seized shipments have been imposed upon vessels. | 531 | |
| Sept. 3 | From the Consul General at London (telegram). | Communicates ruling regarding expenses of vessels seized and brought to port. | 532 | |
| 2824 | Sept. 2 [Rec’d Sept. 3] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Bernstorff given wide discretion in settlement of submarine question. | 532 |
| 2744 | Sept. 3 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Transmits announcement of prize-claims committee recommending procedure in making claims for seized cargoes. | 533 |
| Sept. 3 | From the German Ambassador. | Only submarine which might have sunk the Arabic has not returned. No explanation possible. | 533 | |
| Sept. 5 | From the Consul at Cork (telegram). | The Hesperian torpedoed by submarine. | 533 | |
| 2838 | Sept. 5 [Rec’d Sept. 6] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Pope responsible for change of German submarine policy. | 534 |
| Undated [Rec’d Sept. 7] | From the Consul at Cork (telegram). | Transmits joint affidavit of the officers regarding the torpedoing of the Hesperian. | 534 | |
| A 5476 | Sept. 4 [Rec’d Sept. 7] | From the German Ambassador. | Protests that certain merchant vessels have fired on German submarines. | 535 |
| 397 | Sept. 7 | To the Consul General at Hamburg. | Transmits copy of letter to J. H. Hayden regarding the Indian Prince: Legal remedies must be exhausted before recourse to diplomatic intervention. | 535 |
| 2154 | Sept. 7 | To the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Requests official statement regarding the Arabic. | 536 |
| 2155 | Sept. 7 | To the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Requests official information regarding sinking of the Hesperian. | 537 |
| 2854 | Sept. 7 [Rec’d Sept. 8] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Inquiry as to developments in submarine negotiations. | 537 |
| 2771 | Sept. 8 [Rec’d Sept. 9] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | The United States is losing the respect of foreign governments because of delayed action on submarine outrages. | 537 |
| Sept. 9 | To the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Department impatiently awaiting instructions to submarine commanders. | 538 | |
| Sept. 8 [Rec’d Sept. 9] | From the German Ambassador. | The case of the Hesperian, an armed vessel, has no bearing on destruction of unarmed merchantmen. | 538 |
the german notes of september 7, 1915, on the “arabic,” september 9, 1915, on the “orduna,” and september 19, 1915, on the “frye”
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 2855 | Sept. 7 [Rec’d Sept. 9] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Transmits official report of the sinking of the Arabic. | 539 |
| Sept. 8 [Rec’d Sept. 9] | From the German Ambassador. | Attack on the Arabic, if without warning, was contrary to instructions. | 540 | |
| 1241 | Sept. 9 | To the Ambassador in Germany. | Reply to German note regarding reciprocity of treatment of claimants in prize-court proceedings in Germany and the United States. | 540 |
| Sept. 9 | To the Consul General at London (telegram). | The Seaconnet: Release of shipments would show improper seizure. Asks if officials are not trying to avoid payment of indemnity. | 541 | |
| 666 | Aug. 17 [Rec’d Sept. 10] | From the Consul General at London. | Shipping interests are adjusting themselves to order in council of Mar. 11. Fewer ships detained. | 541 |
| Aug. 31 [Rec’d Sept. 10] | From the Consul General at London. | Prize court directs Crown to pay demurrage to owners of the Stigstad. | 542 | |
| 2861 | Sept. 9 [Rec’d Sept. 10] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Von Tirpitz seems to overrule the Chancellor and the Emperor. Internal politics complicate war policy. | 542 |
| 2860 | Sept. 9 [Rec’d Sept. 10] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Change in submarine policy due to Navy rather than Foreign Office. | 543 |
| Sept. 10 | From the Consul General at London (telegram). | Payment by owners of expenses incurred in connection with detention of cargoes. | 544 | |
| 2866 | Sept. 10 [Rec’d Sept. 11] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Request for report on the Hesperian refused. | 545 |
| 2182 | Sept. 11 | To the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | The United States is as concerned in cases where American citizens are endangered as in cases where there has been loss of American lives. | 545 |
| 2867 | Sept. 10 [Rec’d Sept. 11] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Transmits official report of attack on the Orduna. | 545 |
| 664 | Aug. 17 [Rec’d Sept. 14] | From the Consul General at London. | Transmits copy of his protest to procurator general regarding claims for compensation. | 546 |
| 2186 | Sept. 14 | To the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Note for Foreign Office giving summary of evidence on sinking of the Arabic. | 547 |
| 376 | Sept. 15 | From the Minister in the Netherlands (telegram). | Public opinion here is that Germany is indifferent to America’s attitude. | 548 |
| 2891 | Sept. 14 [Rec’d Sept.15] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Transmits Foreign Office note disclaiming responsibility for sinking of the Hesperian. | 548 |
| Sept. 16 | From the Consul General at London (telegram). | Prize-court judgment against American packing houses. | 549 | |
| 2900 | Sept. 16 [Rec’d Sept. 17] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Military convention between Germany and Bulgaria. Germans and Austrians to invade Servia. | 549 |
| 2214 | Sept. 20 | To the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Interview with Bernstorff giving status of Arabic case. | 549 |
| Sept. 20 | From the Consul General at London (telegram). | Norwegian ship Vitalia detained. New conditions imposed by the Netherlands Trust. | 550 | |
| 2911 | Sept. 20 [Rec’d Sept.22] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Transmits German note on reparation in the Frye case. | 551 |
| 420 | Sept. 22 | To the Consul General at London (telegram). | Approves protest regarding claims for compensation. | 552 |
| A 5764 | Sept. 22 [Rec’d Sept.23] | From the German Ambassador. | His Government pleased that settlement of submarine question is left to him. | 552 |
| 2921 | Sept. 22 [Rec’d Sept.23] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Bernstorff empowered to offer to refer Lusitania and Arabic cases to The Hague. Orders to submarines regarding liners. | 553 |
reports of advantages gained by british trade under the orders in council
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| Sept. 21 | From Stanley Jordan & Co. | Protests against British restrictions on neutral trade. | 553 | |
| Sept. 9 [Rec’d Sept.22] | From the Consul General at London. | Monthly report on British trade | 555 | |
| Undated [Rec’d Sept.24] | From the Consul at Cork (telegram). | Report of torpedoing of the Anglo-Columbian. | 556 | |
| 2930 | Sept. 24 [Rec’d Sept.25] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Transmits German note claiming that drifting mines which sank the Hesperian were not of German origin. | 556 |
| Sept. 27 | From the Consul General at London (telegram). | Packers propose that Vitalia cargo be sent to Rotterdam to be resold through the Trust. Procurator refuses request. | 556 | |
| 2178 | Sept. 27 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Department agreeably to simultaneous publication of Embassy’s memorandum of June 3 and Foreign Office note of Aug. 13. | 557 |
| 2869 | Sept. 27 [Rec’d Sept.28] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Transmits British request for permission to publish correspondence regarding reports on British trade. | 557 |
| 2879 | Sept. 28 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Sets date for simultaneous publication of correspondence regarding British trade. | 558 |
| 174 | Sept. 28 | From the Minister in Denmark (telegram). | Progress of British secret methods of destruction of German submarines. | 558 |
| 726 | Sept. 16 [Rec’d Oct. 2] | From the Consul General at London. | Reports improvement in trading conditions. Arrangements made with guarantee companies. | 559 |
the german note of october 5, 1915, offering disavowal and reparation in the “arabic” case: acceptance by the united states—discussion of adverse decision of british prize court in the packers’ cases—note of october 12, 1915, to germany accepting arbitration in the “frye” case
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| Oct. 5 | From the German Ambassador | German Government disavows attack on the Arabic; will negotiate regarding indemnity. | 560 | |
| Oct. 6 | To the German Ambassador. | German note on the Arabic satisfactory. Department ready to negotiate regrarding indemnity. | 560 | |
| Oct. 6 | From Messrs. Henry Veeder, Charles J. Faulkner, jr., and Luther M. Walter, counsel for the American packers. | Comments on British judgment of confiscation of shipments on the Kim group of vessels. | 561 | |
| 2241 | Oct. 8 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Instructions to protest against detention of Standard Oil steamer Petrolite. | 564 |
| Oct. 8 | To the Consul General at London (telegram). | Instructions to report on prize-court proceedings in cases of seizure. | 564 | |
| 363 | Oct. 6 [Rec’d Oct. 9] | From the British Ambassador. | Gives explanation of British action in meat packers’ claims. | 564 |
| 2990 | Oct. 9 [Rec’d Oct. 10] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Transmits official notice denying great submarine losses. | 566 |
| Oct. 11 | From the Consul General at London (telegram). | Omnibus writ covers seizure as suspected contraband and German destination. | 566 | |
| Undated [Rec’d Oct. 12] | From the British Embassy. | Memorandum on the ultimate destination of meat shipments to Scandinavian ports. | 566 | |
| 2291 | Oct. 12 | To the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Note for Foreign Office on details for settlement of the Frye case. | 570 |
| 2272 | Oct. 13 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). The same to the Minister in Denmark. | Instructions to investigate report that to avoid seizure of foodstuffs permission must be obtained from London before shipment. | 571 |
| 350 | Sept. 23 [Rec’d Oct. 14] | From the Consul General at Hamburg. | Transmits decision of German supreme prize court in Glitra case, with comments. | 571 |
| Oct. 14 | From the Consul General at London (telegram). | Board of Trade decides to make final settlement on American cotton. | 575 | |
| A 6385 | Oct. 15 | From the German Ambassador. | Submits affidavits of Americans regarding British use of American flag in attack on German submarine. | 575 |
| 177 | Oct. 16 [Rec’d Oct. 17] | From the Minister in Denmark (telegram). Communicated to the Ambassador in Great Britain. | British intention to seize all packers’ goods. Effect upon Scandinavian American Line. | 576 |
| 2297 | Oct. 18 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Instructions to investigate report that British ships flying the American flag have attacked German submarines. | 576 |
| 3058 | Oct. 20 [Rec’d Oct. 21] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | The Petrolite: Foreign Office deems it necessary to check up evidence on board ship regarding neutral trade. | 577 |
the note op october 21, 1915, to great britain contesting the legality of interferences with neutral ships and cargoes
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| Oct. 21 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain. | Note to Foreign Office contesting the legality of interference with neutral ships and cargoes. | 578 | |
| 2299 | Oct. 8 [Rec’d Oct. 26] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain. | Transmits foreign Office statement of reasons for proceedings against the Joseph W. Fordney . | 601 |
| 2300 | Oct. 8 [Rec’d Oct. 28] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain. | Transmits British note on the Vitalia, denying that Government has created a carrying monoply. | 602 |
| 2350 | Oct. 28 | To the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Inquiry regarding military control over imports. | 603 |
| 3121 | Oct. 30 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | British Government has informal arrangement with Danish steamship lines. | 603 |
| 3059 | Oct. 30 [Rec’d Nov. 1] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Transmits note from Foreign Office on settlement of the Arabic case. | 603 |
| 1170 | Nov. 1 | To the Ambassador in France (telegram). | Instructions to present to the Foreign Office copy of Department’s note to Great Britain regarding interference with trade. | 604 |
| 2392 | Oct. 22 [Rec’d Nov. 1] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain. | Report on use of American flag by British and arming of British merchantmen. | 604 |
| 1843 | Nov. 1 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain. | Regarding the Hesperian and the Arabic, Secretary of the Navy reports that fragment of metal is part of a torpedo. | 607 |
| 1672 | Oct. 19 [Rec’d Nov. 1] | From the Ambassador in Germany. | Transmits Foreign Office statement on sinking of the Leelanaw. | 607 |
cases arising under the british order in council of october 20, 1915, annulling article 57 of the declaration of london: seizure of the “hocking” and the “genesee”—the sinking of the “ancona”
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 2390 | Nov. 2 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Instructions to request explanation of seizure of the Hocking. | 608 |
| 2394 | Nov. 3 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Protest against detention of the Joseph W. Fordney and instructions to request release. | 608 |
| 3154 | Nov. 4 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Asks if note to Great Britain should imply that its policy is to increase trade at expense of America. This has repeatedly been denied. | 609 |
| 2405 | Nov. 4 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Note to Great Britain should show effect of increased British trade. | 609 |
| Nov. 9 | From the Minister in China (telegram). | British restrictions on American trade in China; merchants blacklisted. | 610 | |
| 375 | Nov. 10 | To the Ambassador in Italy (telegram). | Requests report on sinking of the Ancona. | 611 |
| 427 | Nov. 10 | From the Ambassador in Italy (telegram). | Reports American lives lost on the Ancona. | 611 |
| 3192 | Nov. 10 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | British believe the Hocking to be enemy-owned. | 611 |
| Nov. 11 | To the President of the American Trans-Atlantic Co. | Ownership of Hocking and other vessels recently registered under American flag may be challenged. | 612 | |
| Undated [Rec’d Nov.15] | From the Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs to the Italian Embassy at Washington (telegram). | Note to the United States denouncing conduct of the enemy in the sinking of the Ancona. | 613 | |
| Nov. 15 [Rec’d Nov. 16] | From the Austro-Hungarian Chargé | Official announcement of Austria-Hungary on sinking of the Ancona. | 614 | |
| 987 | Nov. 16 | To the Ambassador in Austria-Hungary (telegram). | Instructions to report on sinking of the Ancona. | 614 |
| 37 | Nov. 17 | From the Minister in Norway (telegram). | British agree to waive right of search of vessels of Norwegian American Line under certain conditions. | 615 |
| Undated [Rec’d Nov. 18] | From the Consul at Algiers (telegram). | Deposition regarding destruction of the Ancona and report on number of vessels sunk. | 615 | |
| 3236 | Nov. 19 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | The Helen W. Martin damaged by a mine. | 615 |
| Nov. 18 [Rec’d Nov. 20] | From the Swedish Minister. | Enforcement of trade rights. | 616 | |
| Nov. 20 | From the Minister in China (telegram). | British ships instructed to refuse American cargoes in China and Japan. Suggests method of retaliation. | 616 | |
| 1110 | Nov. 21 | From the Ambassador in France (telegram). | Additional information regarding the Ancona and the France. | 617 |
| 2477 | Nov. 3 [Rec’d Nov. 23] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Transmits note relating to alleged use of U. S. flag by British vessels. | 618 |
| 991 | Nov. 23 [Rec’d Nov. 24] | From the Ambassador in Austria-Hungary (telegram). | Report on sinking of the Ancona not yet received. List of Austro-Hungarian submarines. | 619 |
| 3297 | Nov. 27 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | British Government to continue proceedings Joseph W. Fordney case. | 619 |
| Nov. 28 | From the Consul at Algiers (telegram). | Depositions of three survivers of the Ancona filed with Greek Consulate. | 620 | |
| 2447 | Nov. 30 | To the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Owners of the Leelanaw not represented before prize court; this Government desires question to be settled by diplomatic negotiations. | 620 |
| 2516 | Nov. 30 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Instructions to protest against the proposed requisitioning of the Hocking and the Genesee. | 620 |
| 2517 | Nov. 30 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Hopes that seizure of the Hocking and the Genesee will be sufficient test of ownership of all vessels purchased by Transatlantic Trading Co. | 621 |
| Dec. 3 | To Messrs. Henry Veeder, Charles J. Faulkner, jr., and Luther M. Walter, counsel for American packers. | Reply to request for diplomatic interference in packers’ interests. | 621 | |
| 3172 | Dec. 2 [Rec’d Dec. 3] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | German reply to inquiry regarding military authority Over importation of foodstuffs. | 622 |
| Dec. 6 | To Representative Charles P. Caldwell. | Reply to resolutions of a committee of citizens regarding the Baralong case: Conflicting evidence; matter under consideration. | 622 |
the note of december 6, 1915, to austria-hungary demanding disavowal and reparation in the “ancona” case—british memorandum of december 13, 1915, denying discrimination against american trade
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 1011 | Dec. 6 | To the Ambassador in Austria-Hungary (telegram). | The United States demands that Austria-Hungary denounce the sinking of the Ancona, punish the officers, and make reparation. | 623 |
| Undated [Rec’d Dec. 9] | From the British Ambassador. | Grey would set up unofficial committee to examine specific cases of delayed cargoes. | 625 | |
| Undated [Rec’d Dec. 10] | From the Consul at Algiers (telegram). | Reports attack on the Petrolite_ _ _ | 625 | |
| 3376 | Dec. 10 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Transmits note from Grey regarding status of ships purchased by Transatlantic Trading Co. | 625 |
| 1024 | Dec. 13 | To the Ambassador in Austria-Hungary (telegram). | Transmits despatch from Chargé at Washington to Burian: Safety of travelers in submarine war. | 626 |
| Dec. 13 | Memorandum by the Secretary of State. | Conversation with the Austro-Hungarian Chargé regarding the Ancona note. | 627 | |
| 475 | Nov. 18 [Rec’d Dec. 13] | From the Minister in Sweden. | Transmits decree of Oct. 29 concerning the convoying of Swedish merchant vessels in time of war. | 627 |
| 2034 | Dec. 14 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain. | Protests the flagrant disregard of rights of the Standard Oil Co. | 629 |
| Dec. 13 [Rec’d Dec. 14] | From the British Ambassador. | Gives figures showing that British shippers are not profiting by war measures to detriment of Americans. | 630 | |
| 3723 | Dec. 13 [Rec’d Dec. 14] | From the Netherland Minister. | His Government has protested against seizure of the Hamborn. Inquires attitude of the United States in the Hocking case. | 638 |
the austro-hungarian note of december 15, 1915, regarding the “ancona”—german note of november 29, 1915, proposing arbitration “compromis” in the “frye” case
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 1027 | Dec. 15 [Rec’d Dec. 16] | From the Ambassador in Austria-Hungary (telegram). | Transmits note in reply to American demands for denunciation of sinking of the Ancona. | 638 |
| Dec. 16 | To the Swedish Minister. | Acknowledges note from Swedish Government regarding interference by belligerents with neutral commerce. | 640 | |
| A 8257 | Dec. 17 | From the German Embassy. | Statement of the Austro-Hungarian Chargé, for transmission to his Government, of U. S. principles and demands in the Ancona case. | 640 |
| 420 | Dec. 17 | To the Ambassador in Italy (telegram)” | Instructions to obtain names of Americans on the Ancona and those lost or injured. | 641 |
| 2599 | Dec. 18 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Instructions to take up with Foreign Office British interference with American trade in China. | 641 |
| A 8293 | Dec. 18 | From the German Embassy. | Message of the Austro-Hungarian Chargé for transmission to his Government, proposing that Austria-Hungary give same pledge as Germany and leave the Ancona case for diplomatic negotiations. | 642 |
| 1947 | Nov. 30 [Rec’d Dec. 18] | From the Ambassador in Germany. | Transmits reply of German Foreign Office relative to reciprocity of treatment of claimants in prize-court proceedings in Germany and the United States. | 642 |
| 1964 | Dec. 2 [Rec’d Dec. 18] | From the Ambassador in Germany. | Transmits Foreign Office note regarding settlement by committee of Frye indemnity and draft of arbitration compromis for settlement of legal questions. | 644 |
| 498 | Dec. 18 [Rec’d Dec. 19] | From the Ambassador in Italy (telegram). | Reports number of Americans on the Ancona and the known survivors. | 646 |
| 3238 | Dec. 18 [Rec’d Dec. 19] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Chancellor anxious to keep friendly relations and settle Frye and Ancona cases. Cipher messages from Foreign Office to be sent through the Embassy. | 647 |
| A 8324 | Dec. 19 | From the German Embassy. | Message of the Austro-Hungarian Chargé, for transmission to his Government, that suggested solution of the Ancona case is not acceptable to the United States. | 647 |
the note of december 19, 1915, to austria-hungary regarding the “ancona”—renewal of efforts to settle the “lusitania” case—british admiralty instructions to merchant ships with reference to submarines—the control of foodstuffs by the german government
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 1039 | Dec. 19 | To the Ambassador in Austria-Hungary (telegram). | Note for Foreign Office repeating demands in the Ancona case. | 647 |
| 2518 | Dec. 20 | To the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | German Ambassador has privilege of communicating with Foreign Office through Department regarding the Lusitania. | 648 |
| A 8351 | Dec. 21 | From the German Embassy. | Encloses despatch for transmission to Von Jagow urging swift settlement of the Lusitania case. | 648 |
| Dec. 21 | To the German Embassy. | Gerard is instructed to transmit messages concerning the Lusitania to Bernstorff through the Department. | 649 | |
| A 8470 | Dec. 24 | From the German Embassy. | Message of the Austro-Hungarian Chargé for transmission to his Government, urging prompt reply to U. S. note on the Ancona case. | 649 |
| 3269 | Dec. 24 [Rec’d Dec. 25] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Germany will try to prevent break between Austria-Hungary and the United States. Time is propitious for forcing settlement of the Lusitania case. | 650 |
| 2675 | Dec. 11 [Rec’d Dec. 29] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain. | Transmits note from Grey denying that the Baralong attacked a submarine while flying a neutral flag. | 650 |
| Dec. 11 [Rec’d Dec. 29] | From the Consul General at London. | Prize-court hearings have been suspended. | 651 | |
| Dec. 27 [Rec’d Dec. 29] | From the British Ambassador. | Further statement regarding increased exports from England during the war. | 651 | |
| 2652 | Dec. 30 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Representatives of packers have been sent to treat with British Government direct. | 652 |
| 2013 | Dec. 10 [Rec’d Dec. 30] | From the Ambassador in Germany. | Transmits photographic copies of confidential Admiralty instructions to British merchant vessels. | 652 |
| 2034 | Dec. 14 [Rec’d Dec. 30] | From the Ambassador in Germany. | Transmits Foreign Office note explaining to what extent German military authorities have superseded civil authorities. | 654 |
the austro-hungarian note of december 29, 1915, admitting liability in the “ancona” case
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 1064 | Dec. 29 [Rec’d Dec. 30] | From the Ambassador in Austria-Hungary (telegram). | Transmits reply of Foreign Office to U. S. protest in the Ancona case. | 655 |
| 3487 | Dec. 31 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Reports recent sinking of eight ships by German submarines. Liners delay sailing. | 658 |
| 2084 | Dec. 21 [Rec’d Jan. 3, 1916] | From the Ambassador in Germany. | Transmits Foreign Office note explaining treatment accorded American vessels. | 658 |
| 142 | Jan. 13, 1916 | To the Netherland Minister. | Department is not yet ready to announce its position on the Hocking case. | 659 |
| 2745 | Dec. 28 [Rec’d Jan. 13, 1916] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain. | Transmits copy of his protest to Grey regarding payment for forwarding non-contraband goods discharged from the Esrom. | 659 |
British Embargoes on Exports
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| Jan. 6 | From the Consul General at Sydney, Australia, (telegram). | Australian exportation of wool, etc., to America permitted in British ships under guarantee against reexport. | 661 | |
| 12 | Jan. 8 [Rec’d Jan. 9] | From the British Ambassador. | Transmits note from Grey announcing that the United States can obtain rubber from British Empire. | 661 |
| Jan. 14 | From the Consul General at Sydney, Australia (telegram). | Wool, etc., to the United States allowed in American ships under same conditions as in British ships. | 662 | |
| 22 | Jan. 15 [Rec’d Jan. 16] | From the British Ambassador. | Transmits note from Grey regarding exportation of wool to the United States under certain guarantee. | 662 |
| Jan. 20 | To the British Ambassador. | Inquires whether restrictions on exports include rubber obtained from countries other than Great Britain. | 663 | |
| 48 | Feb. 3 [Rec’d Feb. 5] | From the British Ambassador. | Reply to note regarding guarantee of manufacturers desiring to obtain rubber from Great Britain. | 663 |
| Undated | From the British Foreign Office. | Form of agreement to be signed by importers of rubber from British dominions and by manufacturers to whom such rubber is sold. | 664 | |
| Feb. 9 | From the Consul General at Sydney, Australia (telegram). | Embargo on wool reimposed_ _ _ _ | 665 | |
| 817 | Jan. 29 [Rec’d Feb. 10] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain. | Working plan for exportation of wool from the United Kingdom to the United States. Encloses proposed agreement between the Textile Alliance and the British Board of Trade. | 665 |
| Feb. 23 | From the Consul General at London (telegram). | Inquiries concerning export of prohibited goods to be sent to War Trade Department. Wool to be forwarded under license to U. S. Textile Alliance. | 667 | |
| Undated [Rec’d Feb. 26] | From the Consul General at Sydney, Australia (telegram). | Wool may be shipped to the United States as previously provided. | 667 | |
| 1056 | Mar. 15 [Rec’d Mar. 29] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain. | Transmits note from Grey permitting shipments of manganese to U. S. Steel Products Co., subject to guarantee. Form enclosed. | 667 |
| 1137 | June 19 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain. | Reported issuance of license to Bradford firms to export yarns from crossbred wools when export of crossbred wool is forbidden. | 668 |
| 1772 | July 8 [Rec’d July 20] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain. | Board of Trade permits export of wool to the United States on condition that equivalent quantity of manufactured tops and yarns are exported to Great Britain. | 669 |
Regulations Issued by Belligerent Governments for the Navigation of Mined Waters
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| B 4884 | Mar. 26 | From the German Ambassador. | Reply to note on sinking of the Evelyn. Pilot employed was Dutch. Advises northern route and German pilots. | 669 |
| 1592 | May 20 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Asks explanation of new notice on navigation of the North Sea. | 670 |
| May 19 [Rec’d June 4] | From the Consul General at London. | Transmits circular notice on navigation in the North Sea and English Channel. | 671 | |
| 2236 | June 5 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Transmits note from Foreign Office explaining that notice on navigation is a summary of existing regulations. | 672 |
| 1721 | June 16 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Department at loss to understand object of British in regulating courses of foreign vessels on the high seas. | 673 |
| 2517 | July 23 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Transmits note from Foreign Office explaining risk to vessels in vicinity of British Isles unless they act in accord with directions of the Admiralty. | 673 |
| 1908 | July 26 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Inquires if special Admiralty directions apply in case of vessels sailing from America. | 673 |
| 2638 | Aug. 17 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Transmits Grey’s reply regarding route taken by ships. Should sail with consent of country whose flag they fly. | 674 |
the transfer of foreign merchant ships to the american flag
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| Jan. 2 [Rec’d Jan. 5] | Memorandum by the British Embassy. | The Dacia has applied for transfer to American flag. British Government reserves right to pass judgment on validity of transfer. | 674 | |
| Jan. 5 | From Mr. John T. Walsh (telegram). | Asks if Government will guarantee protection of German steamer bought by Americans, carrying cotton to Germany. | 675 | |
| Jan. 9 | To Mr. John T. Walsh (telegram). | Replies that this Government will not guarantee protection in advance. British and French may contest the transfer. | 675 | |
| Jan. 9 | To the British Embassy. | Acknowledges receipt of memorandum on the Dacia. | 675 | |
| Jan. 12 | From the British Ambassador. | Attitude of British Government regarding transfer of flag after outbreak of hostilities. | 676 | |
| Jan. 12 | From the British Ambassador. | Opinion as to advisability of bonafide purchase of German ship for trade between neutral ports. | 677 | |
| Jan. 13 | To the British Ambassador. | British Government is asked not to raise question of transfer in case of the Dacia. | 678 | |
| 956 | Jan. 14 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Instructions to present to Grey the situation regarding the Dacia, with request not to raise question of transfer. | 678 |
| 966 | Jan. 15 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Inquires attitude of British Government toward German vessel bought by Americans for trade with Great Britain. | 679 |
| 1473 | Jan. 15 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Cargo of the Dacia would be bought by British Government and vessel put in prize court. | 679 |
| Jan. 15 [Rec’d Jan. 16] | From the British Ambassador. | Grey’s views on transfer of the Dacia. German naval prize regulations quoted in support of stand taken. | 680 | |
| Jan. 16 [Rec’d Jan. 18] | From the French Ambassador. | Protests the transfer of German ships to American flag giving reasons. | 681 | |
| 1486 | Jan. 18 [Rec’d Jan. 19] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Grey says that for America to buy German ships and place them on the sea would annul victories England has gained with her navy. | 682 |
| Jan. 19 | From the British Ambassador. | Liberating interned ships during hostilities may be termed intervention. | 683 | |
| 1501 | Jan. 21 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | The Cabinet has not yet passed on subject of transfer of flag. | 684 |
| 1019 | Jan. 23 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | The President’s answer to notes regarding transfer of vessels to American flag. Discusses attitude of American Government and citizens toward war measures of belligerents. | 684 |
| Jan. 21 [Rec’d Jan. 23] | From the British Ambassador. | The Dacia has become test case involving far-reaching consequences. Government willing to show special consideration for cargo. | 687 | |
| 1539 | Jan. 27 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Asks that matter under discussion with Grey will not be acted on until after the Dacia case has been settled. | 688 |
| Jan. 29 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Rule for transfer of ships during war. | 688 | |
| Feb. 1 | To the French Ambassador. | U. S. Government prefers not to enter into discussion of question of ship transfer prior to passage of shipping bill. | 689 | |
| Feb. 4 | To the British Ambassador. | Dacia case: Attitude of owners of cargo toward proposed action of the British Government. | 689 | |
| Feb. 13 | Memorandum by the Secretary of State. | Statement of the Russian Minister that his Government adheres to the position of the French Government regarding the transfer of ships to American flag. | 690 | |
| Feb. 16 [Rec’d Feb. 18] | From the French Ambassador. | States position of his Government on transfer of enemy ships to American flag. | 690 | |
| Mar. 19 [Rec’d Mar.23] | From the British Ambassador. | Conditions on which British Government would recognize as valid the transfer of a ship from enemy to neutral flag. | 691 | |
| 1302 | Apr. 29 [Rec’d May 11] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain. | Requests instructions regarding attitude of British Government toward the purchase of a German vessel by Port Blakely Mill Co. | 692 |
| Undated [Rec’d May 17] | From the Consul General at Copenhagen (telegram). | American Transatlantic Co. purchasing Danish steamers. | 692 | |
| May 25 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain. | Inadvisable to take any action which might be construed as acknowledgment of British right to determine status of vessels transferred to American flag. | 692 | |
| June 12 | To the Consul General at Copenhagen (telegram). | Instructions to issue no more certificates to ships involved in transactions of Jensen and American Transatlantic Co. | 693 | |
| June 12 | To the Consuls Liverpool and Christiania (telegram). | Transfer of the Lapland to American flag cannot be recognized. | 693 | |
| June 16 | From the Commissioner of Navigation, Department of Commerce, to the New York Maritime Reaister. | Transfer of the Gotland and seven others to American registry not bona fide Jensen imprisoned. | 693 | |
| July 29 | To the Acting Secretary of Commerce. | No reason why American Transatlantic Co. may not be given American registry for eleven steamships bought from neutral countries for South American trade. | 694 | |
| Aug. 10 | To the Consul at Liverpool (telegram). | Department of Commerce directs provisional-register papers be issued to the Lapland. | 694 | |
| Aug. 19 | To the Secretary of Commerce. | The Government can give no assurance that American claim to ownership of the Laura will not be challenged by belligerents. | 695 | |
| Dec. 1 | From Mr. James Harold Warner. | Purchase of interned ships of belligerents by Americans. Inquiry regarding Government protection of ship and cargo. | 695 | |
| Dec. 11 | To Mr. James Harold Warner. | Statement of U. S. attitude toward the purchase of interned ships by Americans. | 696 |
Censorship of the Cables by Belligerent Governments
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 864 | Dec. 31, 1914 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Instructions to urge needs of American shippers in respect to censorship of government cable lines in Europe. Forwards Senator Hardwick’s protests against interruption in delivery to Sweden and Italy. | 697 |
| 1400 | Jan. 4 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Grey requests release of a telegram from British firm to the Bahamas, stopped by censors in Florida. | 697 |
| 889 | Jan. 5 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Department will forward messages if in plain commercial language. | 697 |
| 1416 | Jan. 5 [Rec’d Jan. 6] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Suggestions for facilitating cable service for cotton trade. | 698 |
| 1430 | Jan. 7 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Each government must insist that plain language be used in telegrams without technical terms. | 698 |
| 1437 | Jan. 8 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Suspicion of commercial technical terms continues to hamper telegraph service. | 699 |
| 922 | Jan. 9 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Inquires if senders of stopped messages can be notified. | 699 |
| 923 | Jan. 9 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | U. S. Government censors only radiotelegraphic messages. Plain language necessary. | 699 |
| 1454 | Jan. 11 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Censors hold that to inform senders of stopping of messages would defeat purpose of censorship. | 700 |
| 938 | Jan. 12 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Insists that commercial firms should be notified immediately of stopped messages. | 700 |
| 464 | Jan. 16 | From the Ambassador in France (telegram). | Bentley, Broomhall, and Meyer codes admitted for telegraph messages. | 700 |
| 1495 | Jan. 20 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Explanation of stoppage of Kehlor message. British claim right to prevent the use of their cables to further enemy trade. | 701 |
| 1007 | Jan. 21 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Instructions to call attention of Foreign Office to disastrous effects of their holding up cables from United States to Denmark. | 701 |
| 496 | Jan. 22 | To the Ambassador in France (telegram). | Instructions to try to arrange that stopped telegrams be reported to him daily. | 702 |
| 1514 | Jan. 22 [Rec’d Jan. 23] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | British discriminate between bonafide neutral telegrams and those suspected of promoting trade with enemy. | 702 |
| 487 | Jan. 23 | From the Ambassador in France (telegram). | French give assurance that when message is denied, sender will be notified. | 702 |
| 1030 | Jan. 25 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Instructions to ask British to facilitate telegraphic communication. | 703 |
| 1541 | Jan. 28 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Meyer’s Atlantic cotton code may be employed in certain telegrams. | 703 |
| 1570 | Feb. 1 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Censorship of commercial cables is war measure; no hope for mitigation. | 703 |
| 79 | Jan. 11 [Rec’d Feb. 2] | From the Consul at Göteborg. | Telegrams from Göteborg firms to New York bank intercepted. | 704 |
| 1061 | Feb. 2 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Department will continue to send copies of telegrams for submission to British authorities with request for reason for stoppage. | 704 |
| 584 | Feb. 3 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain. | Western Union suggests that British rely upon French to stop objectionable messages passing through France via England to neutral countries. | 704 |
| 1582 | Feb. 3 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Reports percentage of telegrams stopped during three days. | 705 |
| 1107 | Feb. 10 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Protests British refusal to permit telegrams in code to South American countries. | 705 |
| 83 | Jan. 21 [Rec’d Feb. 11] | From the Consul at Göteborg. | Reports increasing difficulties in transmitting commercial cables. | 706 |
| 836 | Feb. 3 [Rec’d Feb. 15] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain. | Transmits memorandum from Grey defining British right to control telegrams and radiotelegrams. | 707 |
| Feb. 16 | From the Counselor for the Department of State to the British Ambassador. | Stresses need for arrangement whereby commercial cablegrams may pass between neutrals without interruption. | 708 | |
| Feb. 19 | From the British Ambassador. | Report of investigation as to number of messages stopped and reasons therefor. | 708 | |
| 1694 | Feb. 24 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | British censors were instructed to pass messages between North and South America. | 709 |
| Feb. 26 | To the Consul at Göteborg (telegram). The same to the Minister in the Netherlands. | Gives permission to transmit plain commercial messages of neutral character. | 709 | |
| 904 | Feb. 15 [Rec’d Feb. 27] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain. | Grey reports that out of 60 or 70 telegrams only 3 were stopped by British. | 709 |
| 25 | Mar. 4 [Rec’d Mar. 5] | From the Minister in Sweden (telegram). | Swedish Government protests interruption of cable service to America. | 710 |
| 1752 | Mar. 9 [Rec’d Mar. 10] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Transmits note from Grey regarding private telegrams which have been sent through the Department, and comments thereon. | 710 |
| 1280 | Mar. 16 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Department has instructed its foreign officers to discontinue sending private messages through official channels. | 711 |
| 1843 | Mar. 26 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | British withhold permission to publish confidential memorandum of Feb. 1 on censorship of cables but permit publication of enclosed memorandum of Mar. 25. | 712 |
| 1105 | Mar. 24 [Rec’d Apr. 9] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain. | Transmits reply of Grey to suggestion of Western Union Telegraph Co. regarding codes. | 713 |
| 345 | Mar. 24 [Rec’d Apr. 13] | From the Ambassador in France. | Foreign Office confirms its decision to permit use of Meyer’s code. | 713 |
| 1223 | Apr. 14 [Rec’d Apr. 27] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain. | Futility of further protests against restriction of cables. | 714 |
| 956 | May 5 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain. | Instructions to continue to present to Foreign Office copies of stopped messages, with request for reasons for not forwarding. | 715 |
| 1556 | May 13 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Instructions to ask reason for non-delivery of code telegrams concerning coffee shipments from South America. | 715 |
| May 27 | To the Western Union Telegraph Co. The same to the Postal Telegraph and Cable Co. | Requests that offices be instructed to accept messages routed via Tuckerton radio station. | 716 | |
| 2179 | May 27 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Telegrams concerning coffee shipments from South America to the United States. | 716 |
| June 2 [Rec’d June 3] | From the Western Union Telegraph Co. to the Counselor for the Department of State. | Tuckerton wireless not satisfactory, but offices notified of its availability. | 717 | |
| 2223 | June 3 [Rec’d June 4] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Censor cannot trace telegrams of coffee shipments. Advises Americans not to send messages to South America via Great Britain. | 717 |
| 164 | June 8 | To the Minister in the Netherlands (telegram). Repeated to the Ambassador in Great Britain. | Inquires if Netherlands Oversea Trust will receive and forward commercial telegrams. | 718 |
| 289 | June 8 [Rec’d June 9] | From the Minister in the Netherlands (telegram). | Great Britain does not approve of transmission of messages through the Oversea Trust. | 718 |
| 1715 | June 15 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Instructions to cooperate with Oversea Trust in trying to obtain adoption of plan for transmission of cablegrams. | 719 |
| 2310 | June 17 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | British Government has refused to consent to plan of the Netherlands Oversea Trust for transmission of cables. | 719 |
| 1168 | June 25 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain. | Instructions to continue to insist upon replies as to disposition of cablegrams. | 719 |
| 2368 | June 28 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | British will now permit telegrams from America to Netherlands Oversea Trust for delivery through their agency under certain circumstances. | 720 |
| 1847 | July 13 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Instructions to discuss with British Government cooperation with the Victualing Commission of Norway in transmission of telegrams. | 720 |
| 2447 | July 13 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | British refuse to give explanations for suppression of telegrams. | 721 |
| 1711 | June 30 [Rec’d July 13] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain. | Transmits note from Grey arranging for notification to senders of stopped telegrams. | 721 |
| 2486 | July 18 [Rec’d July 19] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Censors instructed to avoid delaying telegrams between Norwegian Food Commission and American shippers. | 722 |
| 1954 | Aug. 6 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Further instructions concerning stopped telegrams. | 722 |
| 1512 | Aug. 28 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain. | Instructions to protest against refusal of British authorities at Shanghai and Hongkong to pass official telegrams of this Government when sent in code. | 722 |
| Aug. 24 [Rec’d Sept. 3] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain. | All telegrams since July 1 have been submitted to the Foreign Office. | 723 | |
| Sept. 10 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain. | Instructions to submit copies of all stopped telegrams to Foreign Office. | 723 | |
| 2087 | Sept. 1 [Rec’d Sept. 13] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain. | Transmits new regulations of Foreign Office regarding stopped telegrams. | 724 |
| 1098 | Sept. 15 | To the Ambassador in France (telegram). | Requests that telegraph companies be permitted to notify senders regarding delivery or non-delivery of messages between the United States and Italy. | 725 |
| 874 | Sept. 8 [Rec’d Sept. 30] | From the Consul General at Stockholm. | Wireless messages can now be sent to America from Stockholm by way of Nauen to Sayville. | 725 |
| 1025 | Oct. 4 | From the Ambassador in France (telegram). | Foreign Office decides to notify senders of stopped telegrams when possible. | 726 |
| Sept. 28 [Rec’d Oct. 9] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain. | Foreign Office has never agreed to give reasons why telegrams are stopped. | 726 | |
| Oct. 21 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain. | French Government furnishes reasons for detaining messages; requests similar treatment from Great Britain. | 726 | |
| 2294 | Oct. 8 [Rec’d Oct.26] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain. | Instructions have been issued to all British censors to pass official telegrams sent in code between Shanghai and Hongkong. | 727 |
| Nov. 18 [Rec’d Nov.30] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain. | Head censor has agreed to give information regarding stopped telegrams along line indicated by French Foreign Office. | 727 | |
| Nov. 29 [Rec’d Dec. 17] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain. | Transmits memorandum from Grey on suppressed telegrams. Further communication on the subject seems futile. | 728 | |
| 2614 | Dec. 22 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Authorities at Hongkong refuse to permit transmission of messages in naval cipher. Instructions to protest to British Foreign Office. | 730 |
| 3563 | Jan. 13, 1916 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Instructions have been issued by British to pass code telegrams for United States naval officers in Far East. | 730 |
| Jan. 19, 1916 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain. | Quotes former assurances of non-interference with business telegrams between neutral states; urges that specific cases be investigated. | 730 |
Interference with the Mails by Belligerent Governments: Supervision of the Mails by American Authorities
ordinary mail and parcel post
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| Mar. 18 [Rec’d Mar.19] | Memorandum of the Post Office Department. | The Netherlands will permit transit of parcel-post mails via that country for Germany, Austria, and Hungary if exclusion of contraband is guaranteed by the United States. | 731 | |
| Mar. 22 | To the Postmaster General. | President approves plan of forwarding merchandise by parcel post to countries at war. | 732 | |
| July 30 [Rec’d July 31] | From the Postmaster General. | Parcel post service is in operation between the United States and Germany via Rotterdam. | 732 | |
| Oct. 5 [Rec’d Oct. 9] | From the British Ambassador. | Tungsten ore is being sent from New York to Germany by parcel post in canvas bags. | 733 | |
| Oct. 12 [Rec’d Oct. 15] | From the British Ambassador. | Calls attention to use of parcel post in sending contraband to Germany and Austria-Hungary. | 733 | |
| 2404 | Nov. 4 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Have informed Spring Rice that sealed letter mail for neutral countries has been opened and retained in Great Britain. Notification of censorship should have been given under postal convention. | 734 |
| Nov. 8 | To the British Ambassador. | Postmaster General states tungsten ore has not been dispatched by mail to Germany. | 734 | |
| Nov. 26 [Rec’d Nov.29] | From the British Ambassador. | British interpretation of regulations of postal convention regarding censorship. | 735 | |
| 2526 | Dec. 1 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Instructions to investigate report that British no longer intend to respect inviolability of mails on open sea. | 735 |
| 3334 | Dec. 3 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | British indecision on treatment of mails on neutral vessels emanating from or addressed to the enemy. | 736 |
| Dec. 4 | From the Postmaster General. | Suspension of parcel-post service to Germany, Austria, and Hungary because of lack of transportation facilities. | 736 | |
| Dec. 8 | To the British Ambassador. | New York postmaster reports that no contraband has been shipped by parcel post to Germany. Conditional contraband, however, has been sent to private parties. | 737 | |
| 3704 | Dec. 13 | From the Netherland Minister. | Seizure of mail on Dutch steamers Frisia and Noordam. | 737 |
| 79 | Dec. 14 [Rec’d Dec. 15] | From the Minister in Sweden (telegram). | British seizure of mail from Danish steamer Hellig Olav destined for Sweden from America. | 738 |
| Dec. 16 | To the Netherland Minister. | Acknowledges receipt of note regarding seizure of mail on the Frisia and the Noordam. | 738 | |
| Dec. 18 | From the Swedish Minister. | Swedish Government has protested seizure by Great Britain of sacks of parcel post on the Stockholm and Hellig Olav. Latter bore U. S. postal seal. | 738 | |
| 81 | Dec. 19 | From the Minister in Sweden (telegram). | English removed Scandinavian parcel post from the Oscar II and are holding up all parcel-post traffic to America. | 739 |
| Dec. 24 | From the Consul General at London (telegram). | Customs at Kirkwall seized parcel mail from the Frederik VIII for Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. | 739 | |
| 3263 | Dec. 24 [Rec’d Dec.25] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | American merchandise seized by British from the Danish steamer United States. | 739 |
| 463 | Dec. 28 [Rec’d Dec.29] | From the Minister in the Netherlands (telegram). | Mail from the United States to the Netherlands taken by British from the Nieuw Amsterdam and the Noorderdijk. | 739 |
diplomatic and consular mail
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 306 | Jan. 17 [Rec’d Jan. 18] | From the Ambassador in Turkey (telegram). | Foreign Office states that restrictions on sealed official correspondence cannot be changed. | 740 |
| 495 | Jan. 26 [Rec’d Jan. 27] | From the Ambassador in France (telegram). | Foreign Office maintains inviolability of official correspondence. Desires United States to guarantee that no private correspondence will be transmitted. | 740 |
| 1559 | Feb. 10 [Rec’d Feb. 11] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | German regulations for transmission of correspondence of American diplomatic and consular officers. | 741 |
| 861 | Feb. 8 [Rec’d Feb. 24] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain. | Transmits note from Foreign Office accepting proposed regulations exempting official correspondence from censorship. | 741 |
| 219 | Feb. 23 [Rec’d Mar. 18] | From the Ambassador in Japan. | Transmits Foreign Office note regarding regulations for transmission of official correspondence. | 742 |
| Apr. 23 | To the Ambassador in France (telegram). The same, mutatis mutandis, to diplomatic officers in other belligerent countries. | Rules established for Department’s diplomatic and consular correspondence. | 743 | |
| June 12 | To Diplomatic Officers in Belligerent Countries (telegram). | Letters from diplomatic and consular officers to their families will not be censored. | 743 |
The Removal by Belligerent Naval Authorities of Foreign Seamen from American Ships on the High Seas
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 357 | Dec. 7, 1914 | To the Ambassador in France (telegram). The same, mutatis mutandis, to the Ambassador in Great Britain. | Instructions to ask for release of August Piepenbrink, who was seized on the Windber by the French. | 744 |
| 1395 | Jan. 4 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | British Government maintains that Piepenbrink is not an American citizen. Release refused. | 744 |
| Jan. 21 | To the French Ambassador. | Protests action of French in detaining the Metapan and requiring German passengers to sign pledge not to bear arms for Germany. | 744 | |
| 484 | Jan. 22 | From the Ambassador in France (telegram). | Replies that the Governor of Kingston will decide upon the liberation of Piepenbrink. | 745 |
| Jan. 23 [Rec’d Jan. 25] | From the French Ambassador. | French Government within its rights under international law in inquiring into the character of passengers, to insure their non-belligerency. | 746 | |
| 600 | Mar. 2 | To the Ambassador in France (telegram). | Instructions to request release of Piepenbrink. Quotes the Trent case. Encloses Department’s protest to Great Britain. | 747 |
| 1166 | Apr. 6 [Rec’d Apr. 16] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain. | Transmits foreign Office note announcing decision to liberate Piepenbrink, reserving question of principle involved. | 748 |
| 898 | Apr. 21 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain. | Department glad to learn that Piepenbrink is to be released. | 749 |
| 533 | Apr. 21 [Rec’d May 3] | From the Ambassador in France. | Transmits Foreign Office note regarding orders for the release of Piepenbrink. | 749 |
| May 28 | To the German Ambassador. | U. S. jurisdiction over its merchant vessels has apparently been disregarded by Germans in seizing two members of the crew of the Muskogee. Suggests an official investigation. | 750 | |
| July 3 | From Goulder, White & Garry (telegram). | Request for reply to letter regarding interference with seamen on the Niagara. The Lackawanna a similar case. | 750 | |
| July 12 | To Goulder, White & Garry (telegram). | According to the law of nations when a merchant vessel enters a port for purposes of trade, it is subject to law of that place. | 750 | |
| A 4905 | Aug. 8 [Rec’d Aug. 11] | From the German Ambassador. | The men taken by Germans from the Muskogee were German reservists and had requested to be taken to nearest German port to report for military duty. | 751 |
| Aug. 28 | To the German Ambassador. | This Government cannot acquiesce in practice which might be regarded as lending assistance to deserting seamen from American vessels. | 751 | |
| 1248 | Dec. 13 | To the Ambassador in France (telegram). | Protests action of French cruiser in removing certain persons from American vessels on high seas; requests release. | 752 |
| 1171 | Dec. 22 | From the Ambassador in France (telegram). | Foreign Office will investigate the affair of the Descartes. | 752 |
| 1276 | Dec. 24 | To the Ambassador in France (telegram). | Action of the Descartes in seizing purser of the Borinquen, an unwarranted invasion of sovereignty of American vessels. Instructions to urge release. | 752 |
| Dec. 24 | To the French Ambassador. | Protests action of the Descartes in seizing Germans and Austrians employed on American steamers. | 753 | |
| 1179 | Dec. 27 | From the Ambassador in France (telegram). | Minister for Foreign Affairs under the impression that the men removed from vessels were implicated in German intrigues in West Indies. | 754 |
| 1283 | Dec. 28 | To the Ambassador in France (telegram). | Even though the men seized on American vessels were implicated in plots they could not rightfully be detained. | 754 |
| Jan. 3, 1916 | From the French Ambassador. | Orders have been given for the release of the Germans and Austrians arrested by the Descartes. | 755 |
PART III: NEUTRAL DUTIES
Enlistment in Belligerent Forces: The Prevention of Recruiting within the United States
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| Mar. 8 | From Mr. William Bayard Hale to the Counselor for the Department of State. | Protests against activities of British recruiting officers in the United States. | 759 | |
| Mar. 27 | From the Assistant Attorney General to the Counselor for the Department of State. | Transmits copy of his reply to a letter from W. B. Hale regarding activities of British recruiting officers in the United States. | 760 | |
| May 19 | To the Austro-Hungarian Ambassador. | Activities of Pupin in issuing appeals to Montenegrins in the United States for military service; no evidence to warrant prosecution. | 761 | |
| June 19 | From the German Ambassador. | Calls attention to British violation of American neutrality in San Francisco by recruiting and enlisting Americans. | 762 | |
| 1472 | June 23 | To the German Ambassador. | The Attorney General will make investigation of charge of British recruiting of American citizens. | 762 |
| July 7 | From the Montenegrin Delegate (telegram). | Explains his mission to the United States and appeals for justice. | 762 | |
| July 7 | From the Attorney General. | Indictments in Sacramento and Blair recruiting cases; recruiting funds traced to account of British Consul. | 763 | |
| July 8 | From the Russian Ambassador. | Inquires as to charges against Montenegrin Delegate. | 763 | |
| 260 | July 7 [Rec’d July 9] | From the British Ambassador. | Inquiry as to the legality of pecuniary aid to British citizens wishing to return home for military service. Encloses circular instructions issued by British Embassy. | 764 |
| July 19 | To the Russian Ambassador. | Montenegrins have been indicted for conspiracy in recruiting of American citizens for military service abroad. | 765 | |
| 880 | July 23 | To the British Ambassador. | Reply to inquiry as to legality of pecuniary aid to British citizens wishing to return home for military service. | 766 |
| 291 | July 28 | From the British Ambassador. | Defense of action taken by Embassy regarding British subjects desiring to return home for military service. | 767 |
| Sept. 3 [Rec’d Sept. 7] | From the Russian Ambassador. | Apprehension of Matanovitch for violation of the U. S. neutrality laws. | 769 | |
| Sept. 24 | To the Russian Ambassador. | Attorney General has ordered dismissal of indictments against Montenegrin delegates. | 770 | |
| 3303 | Sept. 27 [Rec’d Sept.30] | From the Austro-Hungarian Chargé. | Furnishes further evidence of recruiting in United States for military service abroad. | 770 |
| 400 | Oct. 31 [Rec’d Nov. 1] | From the British Ambassador. | Inquires attitude of United States toward British subjects who wish to enlist in British army. Encloses forms for approval. | 771 |
| Nov. 1 | Circular issued by the Department of State. | Enlistment of American citizens in foreign armies. | 772 | |
| 202 | Nov. 2 | To the Austro-Hungarian Chargé. | Reply to inquiry in regard to alleged recruiting of Austro-Hungarians by Montenegrins. | 773 |
| Nov. 10 | To the British Ambassador. | Department of Justice will send copy of charge in case of United States vs. Blair et al., and will arrange for conference. | 773 |
The Entrance and Transit of Uniformed Members of Belligerent Forces
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 733 | Apr. 5 | To the British Ambassador. | Protests against appearance of armed Canadian soldiers in Detroit. | 774 |
| 142 | Apr. 8 [Rec’d Apr. 9] | From the British Ambassador. | Will bring to notice of Canadian Government complaint against appearance of armed Canadian soldiers in Detroit. | 774 |
| 739 | Apr. 12 | To the British Ambassador. | Internment of armed Canadian soldiers who enter American territory may have to be considered. | 774 |
| 202 | May 26 [Rec’d May 27] | From the British Ambassador. | Steps have been taken by Canadian Government to prevent Canadian soldiers crossing into U. S. territory. | 775 |
| Dec. 20 [Rec’d Dec. 21] | From the British Ambassador. | Requests permission for wounded soldiers returning from Europe to pass through Maine on way to Canada. | 775 | |
| Dec. 23 | To the British Ambassador. | Passage of Canadian soldiers over U. S. territory cannot be permitted. | 776 |
The Sale of Contraband Goods: Hydro-Aeroplanes, Submarine Parts, Motorboats
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| A 395 | Jan. 19 [Rec’d Jan. 20] | From the German Ambassador. | Calls attention to delivery of hydroaeroplanes to belligerents by U. S. firms. | 776 |
| Jan. 21 | From the British Ambassador. | Statements justifying tendency of British public to ascribe to American Government an attitude of partiality in the war and of hostility to Great Britain. | 777 | |
| 1209 | Jan. 29 | To the German Ambassador. | Hydro-aeroplanes are not considered by the United States as war vessels. German Government places them on conditional contraband list. | 780 |
| A 615 | Jan. 27 [Rec’d Jan. 29] | From the German Ambassador. | Bethlehem Steel Works are secretly sending submarine parts to Canada. | 781 |
| Feb. 9 [Rec’d Feb. 10] | From the British Ambassador. | Furnishes precedents for neutrals supplying war materials to belligerents. | 781 | |
| 1241 | Feb. 17 | To the German Ambassador. | Denies that submarine parts are being built by Bethlehem Steel Works for Canada. | 782 |
| B 2887 | Feb. 19 [Rec’d Feb. 20] | From the German Ambassador. | It is reported that submarines are being built for Great Britain in San Francisco, Boston, and Seattle. | 782 |
| Undated [Rec’d Feb. 20] | From the Lake Torpedo Boat Co. (telegram). | Claims that shipments of submarine parts are lawful under Revised Statutes, Sec, 5283. | 783 | |
| Feb. 26 | To the Lake Torpedo Boat Co. (telegram). | It is the duty of Americans to prevent submarines being shipped from this country, even in parts. | 783 | |
| A 2083 | Mar. 23 [Rec’d Mar. 24] | From the German Ambassador. | Calls attention to steamers leaving New York with munitions and guns for England. | 784 |
| Apr. 3 | From the Chamber of German-American Commerce. | Quotes Ambassador White’s statement that he had requested the German authorities to search a Spanish ship during the Spanish-American War. Requests reciprocity in treatment of Germany. | 784 | |
| Apr. 8 | To the Secretary of the Chamber of German-American Commerce. | Explanation of Ambassador White’s request that the German authorities search a Spanish ship during the Spanish-American War. | 785 | |
| 2060 | Apr. 16 [Rec’d Apr. 17] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Official report that the French have unlimited quantities of American ammunition at their disposal. | 786 |
| A 3090 | May 3 [Rec’d May 4] | From the German Ambassador. | Inquires as to truth of statement that English officers are supervising the manufacture of arms and ammunition ordered by Great Britain from U. S. factories. | 786 |
| May 7 [Rec’d May 10] | From the British Ambassador. | Arms and ammunition were imported by England from Germany during the Boer War. | 786 | |
| May 15 | To the German Ambassador. | Reply to note concerning English supervision over manufacture of arms in U. S. factories. | 787 | |
| 2511 | June 29 [Rec’d June 30] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Calls attention to advertisement in American Machinist of high-explosive shells which will cause agonizing death, which is being reprinted in Germany. | 787 |
| June 30 | Prom the Postmaster General. | Advertisements regarding high-explosive shells will not be accepted as second-class matter if not in harmony with the President’s attitude. | 788 | |
| 759 | July 5 [Rec’d July 6] | From the Ambassador in Austria-Hungary (telegram). | Cites precedents for the furnishing of arms by neutral countries to belligerents. | 788 |
| 1917 | July 7 | To the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Advertisement of machine to make poisonous shells will not appear again. Encloses note from French Embassy asserting that France has bought no shells from America since the war began. | 789 |
| July 8 | To the Postmaster General. | Hopes that it will be proper to suggest to publishers that they refuse unneutral advertisements in the future. | 790 | |
| 608 | July 2 [Rec’d July 20] | From the Ambassador in Austria-Hungary. | Transmits note of Burian protesting against shipment of American arms and ammunition to the Allies. Has reminded him that Americans are more concerned in permanent trade than in the temporary manufacture of arms. | 790 |
| A 4511 | July 17 [Rec’d July 20] | From the German Ambassador. | Requests investigation of report that many boats equipped for destruction of submarines are being constructed in the United States for Great Britain. | 793 |
| 846 | Aug. 12 | To the Ambassador in Austria-Hungary (telegram). | Reply to note regarding exportation of arms and ammunition from the United States to the countries at war with Austria-Hungary and Germany. | 794 |
| A 5149 | Aug. 18 [Rec’d Aug. 21] | From the German Ambassador. | It is reported that speed boats are being built in large numbers for the destruction of submarines. | 799 |
| 1564 | Aug. 27 | To the German Ambassador. | Use to which speed boats are to be put is not known. | 799 |
| Aug. 27 | From the President’s Secretary. | Transmits a letter from the managing editor of the Milwaukee Journal regarding an embargo on arms. | 800 | |
| Aug. 30 | To the Russian Ambassador (telegram). | Inquires if motor-boats ready for shipment to Russia are to be used in the war. | 801 | |
| Aug. 30 | To Diplomatic Officers in European Neutral Countries (telegram). | Instructions to obtain information regarding embargoes on arms and ammunition. | 801 | |
| Aug. 31 | From the Russian Ambassador (telegram). | Motor-boats are for use of Russian Government in patrolling lakes and closed seas. | 801 | |
| Sept. 1 | To the Russian Ambassador (telegram). | Collector of customs has been instructed to allow exportation of motor-boats. | 802 | |
| 170 | Sept. 1 | From the Minister in Denmark (telegram). | Arms and ammunition embargoed and reasons therefor. | 802 |
| 385 | Sept. 1 | From the Ambassador in Italy (telegram). | Italy has an embargo on arms and ammunition because they are needed at home. | 802 |
| 26 | Sept. 2 | From the Minister in Portugal (telegram). | Portugal has not embargoed arms and ammunition. | 802 |
| 56 | Sept. 2 | From the Chargé in Sweden (telegram). | Sweden has embargoed arms and ammunition; reasons therefor. | 802 |
| 363 | Sept. 4 | From the Minister in the Netherlands (telegram). | Report on manufacture of arms and ammunition, and on embargo and reasons therefor. | 803 |
| 127 | Sept. 4 [Rec’d Sept. 5] | From the Ambassador in Spain (telegram). | No Spanish embargo on arms and ammunition but policy is to prevent exportation in order to maintain neutrality and conserve supplies. | 803 |
| 29 | Sept. 7 | From the Minister in Norway (telegram). | An embargo has been placed on arms and ammunition in order to conserve them for home use. | 803 |
| Sept. 16 | To the President’s Secreretary. | Report on neutral countries which have placed an embargo on arms and ammunition, with their reasons. | 804 | |
| A 5629 | Sept. 16 [Rec’d Sept.18] | From the German Ambassador. | Information concerning warlike nature of speed boats built by Greenport Basin and Construction Co. | 805 |
| Sept. 27 | To the Attorney General. | Transmits a letter from the Austro-Hungarian Consul at Philadelphia to the Editor of the “A Hét” Publishing Co., requesting publication of a notice to Austro-Hungarians working in U. S. munitions factories. | 806 | |
| 1487 | Sept. 9 [Rec’d Oct. 2] | From the Ambassador in Germany. | Transmits Foreign Office note submitting list of cases as evidence of use of American ammunition by French. | 807 |
| Oct. 2 | From the German Ambassador (telegram). | Six submarine destroyers for British loaded aboard the Bohemian sailing from Boston. Requests investigation. | 808 | |
| Oct. 7 | From the Attorney General. | Facts relative to Austro-Hungarian subjects do not constitute a violation of Federal criminal laws. | 808 | |
| 942 | Oct. 15 [Rec’d Oct. 16] | From the Ambassador in Austria-Hungary (telegram). | Press reports indicate that submarines constructed in the United States have been sent to England. Inquires regarding line to be taken in meeting Austro-Hungarian criticism. | 809 |
| Oct. 19 | To the Electric Boat Co. The same to the Bethlehem Steel Corporation. | Inquiry regarding shipment to England of submarines delivered to Vickers-Maxim, Montreal. | 809 | |
| Sept. 30 [Rec’d Oct. 25] | From the Ambassador in Austria-Hungary. | Transmits further statement from Burian regarding traffic in arms and ammunition between the United States and the Allies, with comments. | 809 | |
| Oct. 27 | From the President of the Electric Boat Co. | Reply to inquiry about shipment to England of submarines delivered to Vickers-Maxim, Montreal. | 813 | |
| 1641 | Nov. 1 | To the German Ambassador. | The motor-boats shipped on the Bohemian were not armed. | 814 |
| 967 | Nov. 3 | To the Ambassador in Austria-Hungary (telegram). | There is no evidence that submarines have been built in the United States for delivery during present war. | 814 |
| A 7690 | Nov. 28 [Rec’d Nov. 29] | From the German Ambassador. | Cites cases of boats built in the United States for use of the Allies, as breaches of neutrality. | 814 |
| Jan. 7, 1916 | To the German Ambassador. | After investigation of specific cases cited, the charge of violation of neutrality is denied. | 818 |
Loans to Belligerent Governments
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| Mar. 31 | Notice issued to the press by the Department of State. | Loans to belligerents disapproved by this Government, but no action has been taken. | 820 |
Treatment of Belligerent Warships, Their Crews and Tenders, in American Ports—Internment of the “Farn” (“KD–3”), the “Prinz Eitel Friedrich,” and the “ Kronprinz Wilhelm ”
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 18 | Jan. 13 [Rec’d Jan. 15] | From the British Ambassador. | Requests detention of the Farn, former British vessel, captured by Germans and named the KD–3. | 821 |
| 26 | Jan. 17 [Rec’d Jan. 18] | From the British Ambassador. | Requests protection of British ship Farn taken into port at San Juan. | 821 |
| Jan. 25 | Memorandum of the Counselor for the Department of State. | Explained orally to the German Ambassador the decision of this Government as to character of the Farn and treatment she would receive. | 821 | |
| Jan. 29 | To the British Ambassador. | The KD–3 was interned and British officers and Chinese crew released. | 822 | |
| 82 | Feb. 26 | From the British Ambassador. | Presents argument for release of the Farn. | 822 |
| Mar. 13 | To the British Ambassador. | Decision holds to intern the Farn as a fleet auxiliary until the end of the war. Reasons given. | 823 | |
| Mar. 13 | Memorandum of the Counselor for the Department of State. | Conversation with the German Ambassador on the subject of internment of the Prinz Eitel Friedrich. | 824 | |
| A 1810 | Mar. 13 | From the German Ambassador. | Requests time for repairs on the Prinz Eitel Friedrich. | 825 |
| Mar. 15 | From the Assistant Secretary of the Treasury to the Counselor for the Department of State. | Transmits report of Collector of Customs at Newport News regarding the Prinz Eitel Friedrich, with copy of his letter to the commander. | 825 | |
| Mar. 18 | To the German Ambassador. | Announces the length of time that the Prinz Eitel Friedrich will be permitted to remain in U. S. waters for repairs. | 827 | |
| Mar. 22 | From the British Embassy. | States that the Prinz Eitel Friedrich was not in need of repairs. Inquires what steps will be taken in the matter. | 828 | |
| 124 | Mar. 26 [Rec’d Mar. 27] | From the British Ambassador. | British Government inquires as to whom the United States will hand over the Farn at the end of the war. | 828 |
| Mar. 29 | To the British Embassy. | Instruction has been given that the Prinz Eitel may not leave within 24 hours after departure of an enemy merchant ship. | 829 | |
| Mar. 29 | From the Assistant Secretary of the Treasury to the Counselor for the Department of State. | Transmits inquiry from the commander of the Prinz Eitel regarding time for sailing. | 829 | |
| Mar. 30 | To the British Embassy. | Repairs on the Prinz Eitel fall within the principles laid down by Hague Convention XIII. | 830 | |
| Apr. 1 | To the British Ambassador. | The right to claim the Farn is a question to be decided by the British and German Governments. | 831 | |
| Apr. 2 | To the Assistant Secretary of the Treasury (telegram). | Recommends that commander of the Prinz Eitel be informed of the departure of enemy merchant vessels, as requested. | 831 | |
| Apr. 5 [Rec’d Apr. 6] | From the Collector of Customs, Los Angeles, to the Secretary of the Treasury (telegram). | Requests instructions regarding the, British collier Lena, which desires to make repairs and take on excess supplies. | 832 | |
| Apr. 6 | To the Secretary of the Treasury (telegram). | Instructions regarding the stay of the Lena in San Diego port. | 832 | |
| Apr. 9 | From the Secretary of the Navy. | Forwards telegram from officer of the Wyoming announcing internment of the Prinz Eitel Friedrich. | 832 | |
| A 2578 | Apr. 8 [Rec’d Apr. 10] | From the German Ambassador. | Expresses gratitude for protection afforded the Prinz Eitel Friedrich. | 833 |
| A 2681 | Apr. 12 [Rec’d Apr. 13] | From the German Ambassador. | Requests permission for the Kronprinz Wilhelm to land certain persons and procure repairs and supplies at Newport News. | 833 |
| Apr. 21 | To the German Ambassador. | Announces time limit for repairs on the Kronprinz Wilhelm , after which, if vessel does not leave, she will be interned. | 833 | |
| Apr. 20 [Rec’d Apr. 21] | From the British Embassy. | Asserts that the Kronprinz Wilhelm was apparently damaged by ramming the Wilfred M. | 834 | |
| Apr. 26 | From the Assistant Secretary of the Treasury to the Counselor for the Department of State. | Forwards letter from commander of the Kronprinz Wilhelm saying he will intern. | 834 | |
| A 3188 | May 8 [Rec’d May 11] | From the German Ambassador. | Expresses thanks for treatment of the Kronprinz Wilhelm . | 835 |
| 194 | May 17 [Rec’d May 18] | From the Britash Ambassador. | British reserve their rights in regard to release of the Farn. | 835 |
| 281 | July 21 [Rec’d July 23] | From the British Ambassador. | Arrest of officers of the Prinz Eitel Friedrich who had escaped from the United States. Suggests precautions to prevent further escapes. | 836 |
| 921 | Aug. 19 | To the British Ambassador. | Reports that Halbrock had not been interned and that Max Kjier was discharged in South American port on account of sickness. | 836 |
| Oct. 6 [Rec’d Oct. 8] | From the Secretary of the Navy. | Refusal to permit the officers of the Kronprinz Wilhelm to own pleasure yacht. | 837 | |
| Oct. 26 [Rec’d Oct. 28] | From the British Ambassador. | Asks for personal description of the officers of the Kronprinz Wilhelm who escaped on the Eclipse, in order to assist in their capture. | 838 | |
| Nov. 1 | To the British Ambassador. | Refuses description of escaped officers. | 838 | |
| A 7222 | Nov. 11 [Rec’d Nov. 16] | From the German Ambassador. | Requests permission to put the Kronprinz Wilhelm and the Prinz Eitel Friedrich in repair for passenger accommodation. | 838 |
| 1661 | Nov. 16 | To the German Ambassador. | Calls attention to escape of officers and men who were interned in American ports. | 839 |
| A 7545 | Nov. 22 [Rec’d Nov.23] | From the German Ambassador. | Requests that officers and men on interned vessels be spared the humiliation of having their pictures taken as a means of preventing their escape. | 841 |
| Nov. 23 | To the German Ambassador. | No pictures will be taken of interned German officers. Other means will be employed to prevent their escape. | 841 | |
| A 7586 | Nov. 24 [Rec’d Nov.26] | From the German Ambassador. | Communicates all facts available concerning escape of interned German officers and men. | 842 |
| 1706 | Dec. 22 | To the German Ambassador. | Refuses permission for full repair to interned vessels and restoration for passenger accommodation. | 843 |
| 2708 | Dec. 16 [Rec’d Dec.29] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain. | Transmits note from the Consul at Edinburg containing letter from Lieutenant Koch, who escaped from internment at Norfolk, asking permission to return to his vessel in the United States. | 843 |
| 3046 | Jan. 7, 1916 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain. | No representations will be made for return to the United States of Lieutenant Koch. | 844 |
Treatment of Armed Merchant Ships
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| Feb. 27 | From the Cunard Steamship Co. | Inquires as to regulations regarding the arming of vessels for defense against submarines. | 844 | |
| Mar. 3 | To the Cunard Steamship Co. (telegram). | No objection to steamships entering American port, if armed for defense only. | 845 | |
| May 22 | From the Counselor for the Department of State to the British Ambassador. | Requests removal of guns from merchant ship Asian in New Orleans port. | 846 | |
| July 28 [Rec’d July 29] | From the Netherland Minister. | Inquires attitude of the United States toward armed merchant vessels. Extract from New York Times, July 28. | 846 | |
| July 30 | To the Netherland Minister. | Reply regarding status of armed merchant vessels. | 847 | |
| Aug. 25 | To the British Ambassador. | Requests removal of guns from the Waimana before leaving port of Norfolk. | 848 | |
| Sept. 10 | From the British Ambassador. | British reluctant to compromise right of protecting merchantmen by armament. Proper measures will be taken to insure compliance with regulations. | 848 | |
| Sept. 11 | To the British Ambassador. | British Government must give assurance that armament of the Waimana will be used only for defensive purposes; otherwise guns must be landed. | 849 | |
| Sept. 22 [Rec’d Sept.28] | From the Collector of Customs, Norfolk, to the Secretary of the Treasury. | Reports that Waimana cleared after coaling and landing a gun; tonnage tax collected under protest. | 850 |
Treatment of Merchant Ships Supplying Belligerent Warships—The Detention of the “Odenwald”—The “Pisa” Case
| NO. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| Mar. 4 | Joint Resolution by the Senate and House of Representatives. | Customs regulations to empower the President to better enforce and maintain the neutrality of the United States. | 851 | |
| 98 | Mar. 9 [Rec’d Mar.10] | From the British Ambassador. | U. S. Government responsible for supplying German warships from U. S. territory. Protests action of German vessels in American ports. | 852 |
| Mar. 11 [Rec’d Mar.12] | From the German Ambassador. | Discusses neutrality resolution and inquires as to its interpretation regarding use of territorial waters as base of operations for armed forces of belligerents. | 853 | |
| Mar. 13 | To the British Ambassador. | Reexamination of German vessels in U. S. ports has been ordered. | 855 | |
| Mar. 18 [Rec’d Mar.20] | From the Secretary of the Treasury. | The Odenwald has applied for clearance to Hamburg, carrying bunker coal. Have inquired whether any suspicious circumstances. | 856 | |
| Mar. 19 | From the Assistant Secretary of the Treasury to the Counselor for the Department of State. | Have instructed collector of customs at San Juan to search the Odenwald for arms and make report. | 856 | |
| Mar. 20 | From the Secretary of the Treasury. | Quotes cablegrams from collector of customs, San Juan, giving assurance regarding the Odenwald. | 856 | |
| 115 | Mar. 20 | From the British Ambassador. | Has been informed that the Odenwald will leave port for belligerent purposes. | 857 |
| Mar. 21 [Rec’d Mar. 22] | From the Commanding Officer in Porto Rico to the Adjutant General at New York (telegram). | The Odenwald attempted to leave without clearance papers. Warning shot brought her back. | 857 | |
| Mar. 27 | To the British Ambassador. | After reexamination of German vessels, this Government is satisfied regarding its duties as a neutral. | 858 | |
| A 2140 | Mar. 26 [Rec’d Mar.27] | From the German Embassy. | The Pisa will sail for Hamburg with coal and provisions and will try to communicate with a German cruiser at sea. Argument to prove this not contrary to U. S. regulations. | 858 |
| 135 | Mar. 31 [Rec’d Apr. 2] | From the British Ambassador. | States that certain German steamships intend to leave U. S. ports to supply German warships and conduct belligerent operations. | 859 |
| A 2400 | Apr. 1 [Rec’d Apr. 2] | From the German Ambassador. | Protests action of harbor authorities in firing on the Odenwald. Explanation desired as to why clearance papers were denied. | 860 |
| A 2433 | Apr. 2 [Rec’d Apr. 3] | From the German Ambassador to the Counselor for the Department of State. | Official explanation desired as to why clearance papers were denied the Pisa. | 861 |
| Apr. 10 | To the German Ambassador. | Presents argument sustaining the U. S. Government in withholding permission for the Pisa to leave port. | 861 | |
| May 3 | To the German Ambassador. | Breach of navigation laws by the Odenwald a justification of acts of harbor officials. | 864 | |
| A 7066 | Nov. 8 | From the German Ambassador. | Requests postponement of trial of cases involving Hamburg-American Line pending discussion of law with respect to shipments from neutral territory of coal for belligerent vessels. | 867 |
| Nov. 8 | To the German Ambassador. | Refuses to interfere with procedure of Department of Justice in cases of the Hamburg-American Line. | 868 | |
| A 7295 | Nov. 13 | From the German Ambassador. | Requests that questions involving military secrets of German Government be avoided in trial of the Pisa. | 869 |
| Nov. 16 | To the German Ambassador. | Neutral territory as a base for naval operations on the high seas and judicial investigation involving military or political secrets of a belligerent government. | 869 | |
| A 7572 | Nov. 22 | From the German Ambassador. | Representations regarding prosecutions against the Hamburg-American Line and the violation of neutrality laws. | 870 |
Actions of Belligerent Warships Outside and Within Territorial Waters—Hovering
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| Mar. 24 | From the British Ambassador. | Renewed orders to officers on duty in the North Atlantic regarding observance of U. S. neutrality laws. | 872 | |
| Mar. 27 | To the British Ambassador. | Protests against belligerent ships receiving supplies in vicinity of California. Cites case of the Bellerophon. | 872 | |
| Mar. 29 | From the British Ambassador. | Case of the Bellerophon will be brought to attention of the British Government. | 873 | |
| Apr. 5 | From the British Ambassador to the Counselor for the Department of State. | Forwards reasons why it would be impracticable for British warships to provision themselves from U. S. territory. | 873 | |
| Apr. 16 | To the British Ambassador. | Calls attention to British cruiser Suffolk communicating with shore off Cape Henry. | 874 | |
| Apr. 17 [Rec’d Apr. 19] | From the British Ambassador. | Cites cases similar to that of the Suffolk and asks what action was taken by the Government. | 874 | |
| Apr. 19 [Rec’d Apr.21] | From the British Ambassador. | Categorical denial that Suffolk has communicated with the shore. | 875 | |
| Apr. 28 [Rec’d Apr.29] | From the British Ambassador. | Explains operations in North Pacific of the British cruiser Rainbow. | 875 | |
| May 10 | From the Acting Secretary of the Navy. | Transmits copies of correspondence referring to action of the Iroquois (1861) in receiving information of the movements of the Sumter. | 876 | |
| May 15 | To the Secretary of the Navy. | Inquires whether the Navy Department approved of action of the Iroquois (1861) in arranging for shore signals regarding movements of the Sumter. | 876 | |
| May 24 | From the Secretary of the Navy. | Record of proceedings in case of the Iroquois (1861) is not on file in Navy Department. | 877 | |
| Nov. 26 | To the British Ambassador. | Protests against British warship chasing Danish ship Vinland within American waters. | 877 | |
| Nov. 27 | From the British Ambassador. | Inquiry instituted regarding the Vinland. | 878 | |
| Dec. 1 [Rec’d Dec. 2] | From the British Ambassador. | Facts in case of the Vinland are not as reported. | 878 | |
| 429 | Dec. 11 [Rec’d Dec.14] | From the British Ambassador. | Report on the Vinland_ _ _ _ _ _ _ | 879 |
| 1016 | Dec. 16 | To the British Ambassador. | Protests against hovering of British warships about American coasts and ports. | 879 |
| 1026 | Dec. 22 | To the British Ambassador. | Quotes Navy report of a British cruiser off Galveston Harbor outside of the three-mile limit. | 880 |
| Dec. 21 [Rec’d Dec.23] | From the British Ambassador. | Acknowledges receipt of note of protest against hovering of warships near American waters. | 881 | |
| Dec. 29 | To the French Ambassador. | Calls attention to hovering of French cruiser Descartes off coast of San Juan. | 881 | |
| Dec. 30 [Rec’d Jan. 3, 1916] | From the French Ambassador. | Investigation will be made concerning the Descartes. | 882 |
Control Over Wireless Telegraphy—Establishment of a Censorship at the Guam Cable Station
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| A 163 | Jan. 12 [Rec’d Jan. 13] | From the German Ambassador. | Inquires whether wireless stations in the United States are forbidden to receive or forward code messages from and to the nations at war. | 882 |
| 1202 | Jan. 26 | To the German Ambassador. | Reply to inquiry regarding transmission of radio messages in code to and from belligerents. | 883 |
| 125 | Mar. 26 [Rec’d Mar. 29] | From the British Ambassador. | Governor of British Honduras asks permission to send commercial messages by radio through New Orleans in code. | 883 |
| A 2687 | Apr. 12 | From the Counselor of the German Embassy to the Counselor for the Department of State | Requests information regarding sending of code messages through Tuckerton radio station. | 884 |
| Apr. 17 | From the Counselor for the Department of State to the Counselor of the German Embassy. | Wireless messages in code may be sent through Tuckerton on condition that key to code and plain messages are sent to Department. | 884 | |
| A 2813 | Apr. 20 | From the German Embassy. | Sends key to cipher to be used in messages through Tuckerton and Sayville. | 884 |
| Apr. 21 | From the Counselor for the Department of State to the German Ambassador. | Asks if Embassy objects to sending messages in English between Washington and Tuckerton, cipher to be used between Tuckerton and Berlin. | 885 | |
| Apr. 21 | To the Secretary of the Navy. | German Embassy to send official messages to the Navy Department for transmittal via Tuckerton: code also to be sent. | 885 | |
| 749 | Apr. 21 | To the British Ambassador. | Refuses permission to send commercial messages from British Honduras through New Orleans in code. | 886 |
| Apr. 27 | From the Secretary of the Navy. | Program of procedure to be used in handling code messages of German Embassy. | 886 | |
| June 9 [Rec’d June 12] | Memorandum by the British Embassy. | Radio station at Sayville is in hands of Germans. Requests the United States to prevent unneutral use. | 887 | |
| Aug. 10 | From the Acting Secretary of of the Navy. | Transmits cablegram from commandant of naval station, Guam, relative to establishment of censorship over cables. | 888 | |
| Aug. 27 | From the Acting Secretary of the Navy. | Forwards telegrams sent and received relative to censorship of the cable at Guam. | 888 | |
| Aug. 30 | From the Acting Secretary of the Navy. | Forwards from the commandant of naval station at Guam copy of rules governing receipt and transmission of local cable messages. | 889 |
The Prevention of Activities in the United States for the Destruction of Belligerent Merchant Ships and Property
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| Feb. 3 | From the British Ambassador. | Requests extradition of Vernil Horne accused of attempting to destroy bridge in New Brunswick: suggests that international bridges be guarded by the United States. | 890 | |
| Feb. 27 | To the British Ambassador. | Local authorities have sole jurisdiction and responsibility in respect of bridges. Federal authorities act only when called upon. | 890 | |
| 211 | June 5 [Rec’d June 7] | From the British Ambassador. | Calls attention to conspiracies in America for destruction of British ships and railways. | 891 |
| 924 | Aug. 21 | To the British Ambassador. | Special guard has been provided in New York Harbor to prevent the placing of explosives on British vessels. | 892 |
| Oct. 3 [Rec’d Oct. 5] | From the French Ambassador. | Offers to cooperate with the U. S. authorities in suppressing conspiracies. | 893 | |
| 364 | Oct. 7 [Rec’d Oct. 9] | From the British Ambassador. | Calls attention to German responsibility for incendiary fires discovered on British steamers leaving New York. | 894 |
| 1609 | Oct. 27 | To the French Ambassador. | Agents of Federal Government are cooperating with New York police to prevent the placing of incendiary bombs on vessels leaving New York. | 894 |
| 975 | Nov. 1 | To the British Ambassador. The same, except first and fourth paragraphs, to the French Ambassador. | Official investigation of attempts to destroy the British steamship Asuncion de Larrinaga. | 896 |
PART IV: OTHER PROBLEMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
New Regulations Regarding the Issuance and Control of Passports
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| Dec. 30, 1914 [Rec’d Jan. 2] | From the Minister in Belgium (telegram) | Requests that passports not be issued for travel into Belgium. | 899 | |
| Jan. 7 | To the Ambassadors and Ministers in France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, the Netherlands, and Denmark (telegram). | Instructions not to issue emergency passports for travel in Belgium except under specified conditions. | 899 | |
| 383 | Feb. 8 | To American Diplomatic and Consular Officers (including Consular Agents). | Consular regulations: Termination, extension, and amendment of passports, and advice for Americans traveling abroad. | 900 |
| 1970 | Apr. 1 [Rec’d Apr. 2] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Inquiries if a person, previously denied passport, is entitled to return to the United States to resume citizenship. | 906 |
| 1492 | Apr. 9 | To the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Persons who have long resided abroad, trying to escape from war conditions should not have passports. | 906 |
| June 1 | Departmental order. | Rules governing the granting and issuing of passports to those who have declared their intention to become citizens of the United States. | 906 | |
| 745 | May 18 [Rec’d June 1] | From the Ambassador in France. | Passports denied to applicants who intend to enlist in belligerent armies. | 908 |
| 409 | June 11 | To the Ambassador in France. | Approves course in hot issuing passports to American citizens intending to enlist in belligerent armies. | 909 |
| 138 | July 22 | To the Minister in Switzerland (telegram). | Instructions regarding the passport of Trumbull, of the Rockefeller Foundation. | 910 |
| 190 | Sept. 2 | To the Minister in the Netherlands (telegram). The same to the Ambassador in Germany. | Instructions to take up passport of James Archibald and give him emergency passport for immediate return to the United States. | 910 |
| 364 | Sept. 6 | From the Minisister in the Netherlands (telegram). | Archibald expects to sail for New York Sept. 8. | 910 |
| 3047 | Oct. 19 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Proposes that no emergency passports be issued after Dec. 1 except in extraordinary emergency. | 911 |
| 2285 | Dec. 15 | Executive order_ | Foreigners leaving the United States should be provided with passports of their government. | 911 |
| 2286–A | Dec. 17 | Executive order_ | Rules governing the granting and issuing of passports in the United States. | 912 |
| Dec. 23 | To Diplomatic Representatives of Foreign Governments. | Regulations regarding passports | 913 |
Diplomatic Representation in Bulgaria
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 161 | Oct. 8 | To the Minister in Roumania, Servia, and Bulgaria (telegram). | Arranging for diplomatic representation in Bulgaria if relations are severed between that country and the Entente. | 914 |
| 166 | Oct. 18 | To the Minister in Roumania, Servia, and Bulgaria (telegram). | Awaiting approval of Bulgarian Government to send Einstein to Sofia as Chargé on special mission. He will assume charge of British interests. | 915 |
| 156 | Oct. 21 [Rec’d Oct. 22] | From the Minister in Roumania, Servia, and Bulgaria (telegram). | Bulgarian Government will receive Einstein. | 915 |
| 176 | Oct. 27 | To the Minister in Roumania, Servia, and Bulgaria (telegram). | Einstein appointed special agent to assist in caring for British interests in Bulgaria and not Chargé on special mission. | 915 |
| Undated [Rec’d Nov. 1] | From the Special Agent in Bulgaria (telegram). | Have presented letters as Chargé _ _ | 915 | |
| 191 | Nov. 12 | To the Minister in Roumania, Servia, and Bulgaria (telegram). | Einstein may Continue to enjoy individual rank of Chargé without holding office as such. | 916 |
Status of American Consular Officers in Belligerent Territory Occupied by Enemy Troops
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 308 | Dec. 4, 1914 [Rec’d Dec. 26] | From the Ambassador in Germany. | Transmits official notice of expiration of exequaturs of consuls in countries occupied by German Army. | 916 |
| 3465 | Dec. 28, 1914 | From the Belgian Minister. | German Government has canceled exequaturs; will create three consular posts. Belgium protests. | 917 |
| 1044 | Jan. 21 | To the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Right of German Government to suspend consular officers in conquered territory recognized. | 917 |
| 425 | Jan. 11 [Rec’d Jan. 25] | From the Ambassador in Germany. | Transmits Foreign Office note regarding Belgian protest against suspension of neutral consuls in Belgium. | 918 |
| Jan. 25 | To the Belgian Minister. | Acknowledges note referring to German announcement of intention to cancel exequaturs of foreign consuls. | 919 | |
| 898 | Feb. 13 [Rec’d Feb. 15] | From the Belgian Minister. | Transmits copy of second note of protest to Germany against cancellation of exequaturs of foreign consuls in Belgium. | 919 |
| 664 | Mar. 12 [Rec’d Mar. 29] | From the Ambassador in Germany. | Transmits Foreign Office note commending the U. S. consular officers at Antwerp and Liége and suggesting that the post at Brussels be filled. | 920 |
| 976 | Nov. 13 [Rec’d Nov. 14] | From the Ambassador in Austria-Hungary (telegram). | Requests information regarding position of Consul Young, who desires to return to Belgrade. | 921 |
| 991 | Nov. 17 | To the Ambassador in Austria-Hungary (telegram). | Young should remain in Belgrade_ _ | 921 |
| 989 | Nov. 20 [Rec’d Nov.21] | From the Ambassador in Austria-Hungary (telegram). | Awaits instruction regarding status of Consul Young now within Austro-Hungarian lines. | 921 |
| 997 | Nov. 23 | To the Ambassador in Austria-Hungary (telegram). | Young to remain at Belgrade under Austro-Hungarian control, though detached from Budapest jurisdiction. | 922 |
| 1017 | Dec. 7 [Rec’d Dec. 8] | From the Ambassador in Austria-Hungary (telegram). | Austro-Hungarian Government consents to Young’s return to Belgrade under certain conditions. Suggestion that he be detailed to assist at Vienna. | 922 |
| 1052 | Dec. 23 | To the Ambassador in Austria-Hungary (telegram). | Young is to seal archives in Belgrade and proceed to Vienna, where he has been assigned for temporary duty in the Consulate General. | 923 |
Request for the Recall of Diplomatic and Consular Officers of Belligerent Governments: Von Loehneysen, German Consul at Seattle; Dumba, Austro-Hungarian Ambassador; Von Papen and Boy-Ed, German Attachés
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 1084 | Oct. 9, 1914 | To the German Ambassador. | Requests recall of the German Consul at Seattle. Encloses letter from the Consul to Private Krüger commanding him to desert from U. S. Army for military duty in Germany. | 923 |
| A 7411 | Oct. 18, 1914 [Rec’d Oct. 19] | From the German Ambassador. | Explanation of conduct of the Consul at Seattle and request that proposal to recall him be dismissed. | 924 |
| 1183 | Jan. 14 | To the German Ambassador. | Conduct of the German Consul at Seattle is a serious offense against laws of the United States. Repeats request for his recall. | 926 |
| B 1448 | Feb. 2 [Rec’d Feb. 4] | From the German Ambassador. | Announces that the Consul at Seattle has been recalled. | 927 |
| Aug. 18 | From the German Ambassador. | Statement regarding criticisms of conduct of German representatives in the United States. | 927 | |
| Aug. 19 | To the German Ambassador. | This Government desires to remove all causes of criticism of the German representatives. | 931 | |
| 2722 | Aug. 31 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Archibald, American war correspondent arrested by British on charge of performing unneutral service, freed upon confiscation of letters. | 932 |
| 2732 | Sept. 1 [Rec’d Sept. 2] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Transmits copy of a despatch from Dumba to Burian, taken from Archibald, plotting strikes in American steel and munition factories. | 932 |
| Sept. 8 | From the Austro-Hungarian Ambassador. | Requests copy of his letter to Burian. | 933 | |
| Sept. 8 | To the Austro-Hungarian Ambassador. | Dumba’s letter was sent in secret cipher; paraphrase only can be furnished. | 933 | |
| 887 | Sept. 8 | To the Ambassador in Austria-Hungary (telegram). | The President requests the recall of Dumba, who is charged with conspiracy. | 933 |
| Sept. 13 | From the German Ambassador. | Request from Dumba, for transmission to his Government, for recall on leave of absence for personal report. | 934 | |
| 897 | Sept. 14 [Rec’d Sept. 16] | From the Ambassador in Austria-Hungary (telegram). | Requests safe-conduct for Dumba to report to his Government. | 934 |
| 899 | Sept. 17 | To the Ambassador in Austria-Hungary (telegram). | When Dumba is definitely recalled, safe-conduct will be requested of the British and French. | 935 |
| 908 | Sept. 19 [Rec’d Sept.20] | From the Ambassador in Austria-Hungary (telegram). | Burian reluctant to condemn Dumba without a hearing, but does not question genuineness of the letter. | 935 |
| 2112 | Sept. 3 [Rec’d Sept.21] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain. | Transmits documents taken by British authorities from Archibald exposing the secret activities of Austro-Hungarian and German officials in the United States. | 936 |
| 908 | Sept. 22 | To the Ambassador in Austria-Hungary (telegram). | Repeats request for recall of Dumba as persona non grata. | 941 |
| 910 | Sept. 22 | To the Ambassador in Austria-Hungary (telegram). | Dumba refused safe-conduct for leave of absence. Department awaiting notice of his recall. | 941 |
| 913 | Sept. 24 [Rec’d Sept.25] | From the Ambassador in Austria-Hungary (telegram). | Virtual recall of Dumba. | 942 |
| 2866 | Sept. 25 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Kirk sent from Berlin with package from Department pouch containing vouchers and expense account for German propaganda in the United States and other countries. Awaiting instructions. | 942 |
| 917 | Sept. 28 | To the Ambassador in Austria-Hungary (telegram). | Arrangements made for safe return of Dumba; correspondence on subject. | 943 |
| Oct. 1 | To the Austro-Hungarian Embassy. | British and French will permit safe passage of Dumba and party. | 943 | |
| 920 | Sept. 30 [Rec’d Oct. 2] | From the Ambassador in Austria-Hungary (telegram). | Transmits reply to note requesting recall of Dumba, in which wish is expressed for continued friendly relations between the two countries. | 944 |
| 807 | Sept. 30 [Rec’d Oct. 25] | From the Ambassador in Austria-Hungary. | Interview with Burian arranging recall of Dumba. | 944 |
| 932 | Nov. 10 [Rec’d Nov.29] | From the Ambassador in Austria-Hungary. | Transmits Burian’s formal recall of Dumba. | 947 |
| A 7808 | Dec. 1 | From the German Ambassador. | Requests transmission of radiogram to Berlin regarding Lansing’s request for recall of Boy-Ed and Von Papen. | 947 |
| 1686 | Dec. 4 | To the German Ambassador. | Formal statement that Boy-Ed and Von Papen are unacceptable to this Government. | 948 |
| Dec. 4 | From the German Ambassador. | Boy-Ed is desirous of discussing question of his recall with the Secretary of State. | 948 | |
| Dec. 4 | To the German Ambassador. | Refuses interview with Boy-Ed_ _ _ | 949 | |
| A 7921 | Dec. 5 | From the German Ambassador. | His Government wishes to know why the recall of the attachés is requested. | 949 |
| Dec. 5 | To the German Ambassador. | Request for recall of Boy-Ed and Von Papen repeated. Names of others who have offended also mentioned. | 949 | |
| Dec. 10 | To the German Ambassador. | Urges prompt compliance with request for recall of Boy-Ed and Von Papen. | 951 | |
| A 8061 | Dec. 10 | From the German Ambassador. | Announces recall of naval and military attachés and requests that safe-conduct be obtained for them and their successors. | 951 |
| Dec. 11 | To the German Ambassador. | Safe-conduct has been requested for the attachés. When the acceptability of their successors has been decided safe-conducts will be provided for them. | 952 | |
| Dec. 15 | To the German Ambassador. | Arrangements for return home of Boy-Ed and Von Papen. | 952 | |
| Dec. 18 | To the German Ambassador. | Furnishes safe-conduct and passports for Boy-Ed and Von Papen. | 952 |
Protection of American Institutions and Interests in Turkey
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 198 | Jan. 29 [Rec’d Feb. 26] | From the Ambassador in Turkey. | Transmits official notification of date of effect of the new regulations governing foreign institutions. | 953 |
| 533 | Mar. 27 | From the Ambassador in Turkey (telegram). | Proposes conference of presidents of American colleges to reach an understanding with Minister of Public Instruction as to changes in the new instructions. | 953 |
| 236 | Mar. 5 [Rec’d Apr. 2] | From the Ambassador in Turkey. | Verbal consent of the Minister of War that the Tennessee and North Carolina may remain in Turkish waters. | 954 |
| Apr. 5 [Rec’d Apr. 28] | From the Ambassador in Turkey. | Has succeeded in obtaining delay in enforcing regulations for foreign institutions. Requests data regarding status of foreign schools in the United States with view to obtaining reciprocity of treatment. | 954 | |
| 374 | July 27 [Rec’d Aug. 25] | From the Ambassador in Turkey. | Detailed report regarding assistance rendered by American cruisers along Syrian coast to Americans and others wishing to leave Turkey. | 955 |
| 1008 | Sept. 4 [Rec’d Sept. 6] | From the Ambassador in Turkey (telegram). | American schools will open under great difficulties and restrictions. | 958 |
Special Efforts in Behalf of British, French, and Italian Nationals, and of Foreigners Generally, in Turkey
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 418 | Feb. 18 [Rec’d Feb. 19] | From the Ambassador in Turkey (telegram). Repeated to the Ambassador in Great Britain. | Three Englishmen to be shot in retaliation for killing of Moslems in bombardment at Alexandretta. An indemnity to families might prevent the incident. | 958 |
| 238 | Jan. 8 [Rec’d Feb. 26] | From the Consul at Aleppo. | Communication between American, British, and Syrian authorities regarding the bombardment of Alexandretta. | 959 |
| 459 | Feb. 28 | From the Ambassador in Turkey (telegram). | Attack on Constantinople imminent. Have been asked to communicate with Allies with view to avoiding bombardment. Instructions desired. | 961 |
| 446 | Mar. 2 | To the Ambassador in Turkey (telegram). | Grants permission to act as an intermediary to save Constantinople from bombardment. | 961 |
| 1723 | Mar. 2 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). Repeated to the Ambassador in Turkey. | Transmits British expression of appreciation, to be conveyed to Morgenthau for his offer to pay indemnity to Moslem families. Negotiations left in his hands. | 962 |
| 467 | Mar. 2 [Rec’d Mar. 3] | From the Ambassador in Turkey (telegram). | Grand Vizier disapproves threats of military commander. Discussion of indemnity for families of slain Moslems. | 962 |
| 470 | Mar. 3 [Rec’d Mar. 4] | From the Ambassador in Turkey (telegram). | Constantinople fortifies against attack of the Allies. Suggests that Germany be informed of her responsibility for fate of non-Moslems. | 963 |
| 491 | Mar. 9 [Rec’d Mar. 10] | From the Ambassador in Turkey (telegram). | Suggests that the Allies be requested to agree to neutral zone for protection of non-combatants. | 963 |
| 1261 | Mar. 12 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). The same, mutatis mutandis, to the Ambassadors in France and Russia. | Morgenthau suggests establishment of neutral zones for safety of non-combatants. | 964 |
| 1360 | Mar. 12 | To the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). The same, mutatis mutandis, to the Ambassador in Austria-Hungary. | Instructions to impress upon German Government the necessity of protection of non-combatants in case the Allies attack Constantinople. | 964 |
| 504 | Mar. 14 [Rec’d Mar. 15] | From the Ambassador in Turkey (telegram). | Bombardment of Smyrna; truce; demands of Allies; probable resumption of hostilities. | 964 |
| 505 | Mar. 16 | From the Ambassador in Turkey (telegram). | Assurance given that Turkish Government will endeavor to protect non-combatants. | 965 |
| 565 | Mar. 16 [Rec’d Mar. 17] | From the Ambassador in Austria-Hungary (telegram). | Satisfactory interview with Minister for Foreign Affairs regarding possible massacres in Turkey. | 965 |
| 1891 | Mar. 22 [Rec’d Mar. 23] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | German Ambassador in Turkey has been instructed by his Government to use his influence for safety of non-combatants. | 966 |
| 648 | Mar. 25 | From the Ambassador in France (telegram). | French Government cannot accept proposals of safety zones in Turkey. | 966 |
| 1844 | Mar. 26 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | British cannot accept proposals of safety zones in Turkey. | 966 |
| Mar. 29 | From the Ambassador in Russia (telegram). | Russia declares that Constantinople will not be injured by the Allies unless Turks use it for military operations. | 967 | |
| 540 | Mar. 29 [Rec’d Mar. 30] | From the Ambassador in Turkey (telegram). | Agreement as to amount of indemnity for families of victims of British bombardment. English prisoners freed. | 967 |
| Mar. 9 [Rec’d Apr. 8] | From the Consul General at Smyrna. | Transmits copy of his despatch to Morgenthau giving report of bombardment of Smyrna. | 967 | |
| 623 | May 2 [Rec’d May 3] | From the Ambassador in Turkey (telegram). Transmitted to the Ambassadors in Great Britain and France. | British and French subjects in Turkey will be sent to unfortified places to be exposed to Allied bombardment. Request that their Governments be notified. | 969 |
| 631 | May 4 [Rec’d May 5] | From the Ambassador in Turkey (telegram). | English and French will be placed on Turkish transports as targets for Allied guns. Asks that this be brought to notice of Germany. | 969 |
| 1624 | May 5 | To the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Instructions to notify German Government of Turkish intention to expose non-combatants to bombardment of the Allies. | 969 |
| 639 | May 4 [Rec’d May 6] | From the Ambassador in Turkey (telegram.) | Minister of War agreed to send only fifty non-combatants into the war zone, pending nature of reply from French and British Governments. | 970 |
| 641 | May 6 [Rec’d May 7] | From the Ambassador in, Turkey (telegram). | Twenty-six British and twenty-four French placed on board a transport for Gallipoli. Philip (Embassy Staff) accompanied them. | 970 |
| 654 | May 7 | To the Ambassador in Turkey (telegram). | Department disapproves member of Embassy staff accompanying British and French on transport. Philip to return to Embassy. | 970 |
| 2228 | May 14 [Rec’d May 15] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Reported British attack on hospital and hospital ship in the Marmora. Turkey desires to carry on war in humane manner; has sent back non-combatants from Dardanelles after admonition of German and Austrian Ambassadors. | 971 |
| 665 | May 15 | From the Ambassador in Turkey (telegram). | The fifty belligerents [non-combatants] were set free. Philip’s presence most useful. Most of Gallipoli’s population has departed. | 971 |
| 712 | May 28 | To the Ambassador in Turkey (telegram). | Instructions to request the Tennessee to take on board at Beirut Italian consuls from Syria and those at Jerusalem and Haifa, landing them at Alexandria. | 972 |
| 707 | May 28 [Rec’d June 1] | From the Ambassador in Turkey (telegram). | Deportation of belligerent subjects from Aleppo commenced. | 972 |
| 299 | May 11 [Rec’d June 3] | From the Ambassador in Turkey. | Résumé of situation in Turkey _ _ _ _ | 972 |
| 721 | June 3 [Rec’d June 7] | From the Ambassador in Turkey (telegram). | New law empowers military to expel populations whenever they regard it necessary. Deportations of British and French from Damascus begun. | 974 |
| 280 | May 14 [Rec’d July 3] | From the Ambassador in Turkey. | Negotiations for release of British and French subjects in Turkey since beginning of the war. | 974 |
| 908 | July 31 | To the Ambassador in Turkey (telegram). | British Government has informed Department of danger from mines in blockaded area and suggests arrangement with the Turkish Government for embarkation of the Italian colony from Sighajik. | 976 |
| 911 | Aug. 5 [Rec’d Aug. 7] | From the Ambassador in Turkey (telegram). | Italian, Russian and Montenegrin interests in Turkey. Arrangements being made for Italian subjects to leave Turkey. | 976 |
| 936 | Aug. 16 [Rec’d Aug. 19] | From the Ambassador in Turkey (telegram). Repeated to the Ambassadors in Great Britain and France. | Turkish Government has frustrated plans to transport Italians. Asks that French and British be requested to arrange for transportation of Jews. | 977 |
| 947 | Aug. 20 [Rec’d Aug.23] | From the Ambassador in Turkey (telegram). Transmitted to the Ambassador in Great Britain. | Permission to distribute relief funds refused. Ill treatment of deported Armenians. Christians in danger. British Jews awaiting transportation. | 977 |
| 959 | Aug. 22 [Rec’d Aug. 25] | From the Ambassador in Turkey (telegram). | British and French who are forced to leave Turkey may land at Crete. | 978 |
| 2749 | Sept. 4 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). Repeated to the Ambassador in Turkey. | Egyptian Government has agreed to give deported Jews refuge in Egypt. Morgenthau requested to make arrangements. | 978 |
| 1175 | Oct. 21 [Rec’d Oct. 24] | From the Ambassador in Turkey (telegram) | War Office has promised to send civil subjects of belligerents to Aintab. | 979 |
| 1386 | Dec. 14 [Rec’d Dec. 18] | From the Ambassador in Turkey (telegram). | Interned persons at Urfa being sent to Konia. | 979 |
Efforts in Behalf of Armenians and Jews in Turkey
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 397 | Feb. 18 | To the Ambassador in Turkey (telegram). | Sentiment in Syria and Palestine is against the Jews. Instructions to attempt to secure a Turkish order holding civil and military officials responsible for lives and property. | 979 |
| 430 | Feb. 20 [Rec’d Feb. 21] | From the Ambassador in Turkey (telegram). | Minister of Interior states that Jews and Christians are safe. Have requested Sublime Porte to send instructions for their protection to Syria and Palestine. | 979 |
| 626 | Apr. 27 | To the Ambassador in Turkey (telegram). | Armenian Church appeals to the United States to prevent massacres. | 980 |
| 608 | Apr. 27 [Rec’d Apr. 28] | From the Ambassador in Turkey (telegram). | American citizen of Persian origin arrested. Concerted movement against non-Turkish element. | 980 |
| 633 | Apr. 29 | To the Ambassador in Turkey (telegram). | Urge Turkish Government to protect Armenians and Zionists. | 980 |
| 624 | May 2 [Rec’d May 3] | From the Ambassador in Turkey (telegram). | Joined by Italian Ambassador in making Strong representations to Sublime Porte for safety of innocent people. Movement against Zionists suspended. | 981 |
| 796 | May 28 | From the Ambassador in France (telegram). Repeated to the Ambassador in Turkey. | Transmits Foreign Office message for Ottoman Government, protesting massacre of Armenians and holding Sublime Porte responsible. | 981 |
| 778 | June 18 [Rec’d June 21] | From the Ambassador in Turkey (telegram). | Grand Vizier resentful at attempted interference by foreign governments. Persecutions of Armenians increasing. | 982 |
| 841 | July 10 [Rec’d July 14] | From the Ambassador in Turkey (telegram). | Describes Turkish plan to crush the Armenian race. | 982 |
| Undated [Rec’d July 14] | From the Secretary of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions (telegram). | Inhuman treatment of Armenians by the Turks. | 984 | |
| 865 | July 16 | To the Ambassador in Turkey (telegram). | Approves his urging Turkish officials to stop Armenian persecutions. Inquires if any American citizens have been injured. | 984 |
| July 19 | To the Secretary of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions. | Turkish Government claims that a large number of Armenians are in armed rebellion against Turkish authority. | 984 | |
| 866 | July 20 [Rec’d July 23] | From the Ambassador in Turkey (telegram). | The Embassy has not heard of any injury to American citizens in Turkey. | 985 |
| 929 | Aug. 12 [Rec’d Aug. 16] | From the Ambassador in Turkey (telegram). | German Government objects to statements made by Turks that anti-Armenian measures originated with Germans. | 985 |
| 924 | Aug. 11 [Rec’d Aug. 16] | From the Ambassador in Turkey (telegram). | Suggests that the United States appeal to both Turkey and Germany in an effort to stop persecution of Armenians. | 985 |
| 955 | Aug, 18 | To the Ambassador in Turkey (telegram). | Inquires if protest by German Ambassador has improved conditions. | 987 |
| 940 | Aug. 18 [Rec’d Aug. 21] | From the Ambassador in Turkey (telegram). | Protestant and Catholic Armenians exempt from deportation. Have requested exemption of all connected with colleges and institutions. | 987 |
| 950 | Aug. 20 [Rec’d Aug. 23] | From the Ambassador in Turkey (telegram). | German Ambassador’s protest has not improved conditions. Bulgarians have made strong representations. | 987 |
| 1005 | Sept. 3 [Rec’d Sept. 6] | From the Ambassador in Turkey (telegram). | Suggests that a committee be formed to raise funds for assisting in emigration of Armenians to west coast of America. | 988 |
| 1092 | Sept. 22 | To the Ambassador in Turkey (telegram). | Insurmountable difficulties in way of wholesale emigration of Armenians. Inquires if money would relieve situation. | 988 |
| 1140 | Oct. 4 | To the Ambassador in Turkey (telegram). | Instructions to continue good offices for amelioration of Armenian conditions. Persecution is destroying U. S. good will toward Turkey. | 988 |
| 1165 | Oct. 6 | To the Ambassador in Turkey (telegram). | Asks permission for Armenians to leave Turkey if they have relatives in America who will pay their expenses. | 989 |
| 1130 | Oct. 9 [Rec’d Oct. 12] | From the Ambassador in Turkey (telegram). | Sublime Porte will consider applications for emigration of Armenians to the United States. | 989 |
| 400 | Oct. 12 [Rec’d Oct. 13] | From the Minister in the Netherlands (telegram). | Netherland Minister at Constantinople instructed to join the U. S. Ambassador in efforts to prevent Armenian atrocities. | 989 |
| A 5952 | Oct. 8 [Rec’d Oct. 16] | From the German Ambassador. | Transmits copy of German memorandum to Turkey regarding acts of violence against Armenians. | 989 |
Protection of Germans and Turks in Persia
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 127 | Dec. 30, 1914 | To the Ambassador in Russia (telegram). | Instructions to act in behalf of Germans captured on Persian territory. | 990 |
| 19 | Jan. 14 | From the Ambassador in Russia (telegram). | Statements of German authorities regarding treatment of Germans expelled from Persia, are without foundation. | 991 |
| 186 | Feb. 1 | To the Ambassador in Russia (telegram). | German Ambassador requests Russia to liberate Germans taken prisoner on neutral territory. | 991 |
| 89 | Mar. 12 [Rec’d Apr. 7] | From the Ambassador in Russia. | Transmits Russian note stating grounds for declining to liberate the Germans arrested in Persia. | 991 |
| 349 | May 26 | To the Ambassador in Russia (telegram). | Instructions to inquire for the German Government whether Russia has freed German prisoners taken in Persia. | 992 |
| 63 | May 17 [Rec’d June 15] | From the Minister in Persia. | German families allowed refuge in the Embassy. Protection and use of our flag asked by the Turkish Ambassador. | 992 |
| 193 | June 14 [Rec’d June 15] | From the Ambassador in Russia (telegram). Communicated to the German Ambassador. | Russia will not liberate German prisoners taken in Persia. | 993 |
| 21 | June 30 | To the Minister in Persia. | American flag may be used over Turkish Legation unless the Persian Government objects. | 993 |
| A 4904 | Aug. 7 [Rec’d Aug. 11] | From the German Ambassador. | Asks on what grounds Russian Government refuses to free German prisoners. | 994 |
| 1587 | Sept. 13 | To the German Ambassador. | Inquiry should be made of Persia as to grounds on which Germans were taken prisoner. | 994 |
| Nov. 17 [Rec’d Nov.19] | From the Minister in Persia (telegram). | Russian army near Teheran; Turkish Ambassador and German Minister have fled. Have assumed charge of their Legations. Persian officials ask protection. | 994 | |
| Nov. 19 | To the Minister in Persia (telegram). | Approves his assuming temporary charge of German and Turkish interests. | 995 | |
| Nov. 26 [Rec’d Nov.28] | From the Minister in Persia (telegram). | Recommends that our protection and flag be withdrawn from Turkish Embassy and German Legation until in imminent danger. | 995 | |
| Nov. 30 | To the Minister in Persia (telegram). | Cannot approve of any nationals taking refuge in our Legation unless in imminent danger of their lives. | 995 | |
| 105 | Nov. 24 [Rec’d Dec. 27] | From the Minister in Persia. | Transmits Persian expression of thanks for safekeeping of archives, and notes from British and Russian Ministers regarding German and Turkish interests in Persia. | 995 |
Activities of the United States in Regard to Prisoners of War and Interned Civilians: American General Plan for Inspection and Relief
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 649 | Dec. 11, 1914 [Rec’d Dec. 21] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain. | Transmits letter from Chandler P. Anderson and memorandum concerning treatment by belligerents of enemy aliens and prisoners of war, and American relief work. | 997 |
| 1352 | Dec. 28, 1914 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | British request to communicate to Germany protest against inhuman treatment of British prisoners. Money will be furnished for their relief. | 1003 |
| 927 | Dec. 31, 1914 | To the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Instructions to communicate British protest against inhuman treatment of British prisoners in German camps. | 1004 |
| 963 | Jan. 15 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). Repeated to the Ambassador in Germany. | This Government willing to inspect prisoners’ camps and distribute food. Suggests plan of operation. | 1004 |
| 1474 | Jan. 15 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | British Government requests that U. S. officials visit German prison camps and supervise distribution of money and provisions for British prisoners. | 1005 |
| 1020 | Jan. 16 | To the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Plan for relief of prisoners to be communicated to the German Government. | 1006 |
| 977 | Jan. 16 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | This Government will undertake the relief of British prisoners in Germany. | 1007 |
| 446 | Jan. 19 | To the Ambassador in Austria-Hungary (telegram). | The United States is willing to tender its good offices to Austria-Hungary in behalf of prisoners of war if requested to do so. | 1007 |
| 1595 | Feb. 5 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | The British Government accepts U. S. plan for the aid of prisoners. | 1008 |
| 1151 | Feb. 6 | To the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | British are eager to begin relief of prisoners. Preliminary sum to be supplied at once if it can be used advantageously. | 1009 |
| 1641 | Feb. 19 [Rec’d Feb. 20] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | No authorization needed for acceptance of money for British prisoners. German Government has not replied to relief proposal. | 1009 |
| 739 | Feb. 23 | From the Austro-Hungarian Ambassador. | Release and relief of Russian and Austro-Hungarian prisoners. Approval of American plan. | 1009 |
| 546 | Mar. 1 | To the Ambassador in Austria-Hungary (telegram). | Inquires whether Austria-Hungary wishes to make formal request of Russia for reciprocity in relief of prisoners. | 1010 |
| 545 | Mar. 11 [Rec’d Mar. 12] | From the Ambassador in Austria-Hungary (telegram). | Austro-Hungarian Government anxious to make immediate ararrangements with Russia for camp inspection. | 1010 |
| 1824 | Mar. 11 [Rec’d Mar. 12] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Transmits German official acceptance of relief proposals for prisoners, with certain restrictions. | 1011 |
| 243 | Mar. 15 | To the Ambassador in Russia (telegram). | Austria-Hungary desires to make an agreement with Russia for the inspection of prison camps. Outline of plan. | 1012 |
| Mar. 18 | From the President of the United States to the Emperor of Russia. | Offers services of the U. S. Government and Red Cross for relief of prisoners in Siberia. | 1013 | |
| 1415 | Mar. 24 | To the Ambassador in Germany (telegram.) | Instructions to confirm details of plan for relief of prisoners. | 1013 |
| 1926 | Mar. 26 [Rec’d Mar.27] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Desires notice of specific acceptance by Great Britain, France, and Russia of proposals regarding prison relief. | 1014 |
| 1334 | Mar. 29 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Requests copy of British reply to German proposals regarding condition of war prisoners. | 1014 |
| 1943 | Mar. 29 [Rec’d Mar. 30] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Report on the working out of prison relief plan, giving names of men who will inspect prison camps. | 1015 |
| 1856 | Mar. 30 [Rec’d Mar. 31] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Transmits British note advocating similar arrangements in Great Britain and Germany for distribution of supplies and visitation of detention camps. | 1015 |
| 1891 | Apr. 6 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Grey requests that Germany be assured of British acceptance of the German scheme for inspection of prison camps. | 1016 |
| 2064 | Apr. 16 [Rec’d Apr. 17] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Acknowledges receipt of British acceptance of German scheme of camp inspection. | 1017 |
| 103 | Mar. 27 [Rec’d Apr. 21] | From the Ambassador in Russia. | Transmits Russian note with regulations regarding visitation of prison camps and distribution of supplies, and states that copy has been sent to American Embassy at Vienna. | 1017 |
| 2135 | Apr. 29] [Rec’d May 1] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Suggests that American and Spanish Ambassadors meet in Switzerland to confer with prison authorities regarding prisoners’ exchanges, etc. | 1018 |
| 119 | Apr. 15 [Rec’d May 10] | From the Ambassador in Russia to the President. | Description of visit to the Tsar and delivery of the President’s letter of Mar. 18 regarding prisoners. | 1018 |
| May 1 [Rec’d June 7] | From the Ambassador in Russia to the Chief Clerk of the Department of State. | Transmits autograph letter from the Tsar to the President and note from Sazonov regarding reciprocal treatment of prisoners in Russia and in Germany and Austria-Hungary. | 1020 | |
| 375 | June 15 | To the Ambassador in Russia (telegram). | The United States is ready to cooperate in relief of Russian prisoners upon approval of Spanish, German, and Austrian Governments. | 1021 |
| 1866 | June 23 | To the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | A conference regarding prisoners could not properly be initiated by this Government. | 1022 |
| 235 | July 23 [Rec’d July 25] | From the Ambassador in Russia (telegram). | Russian Government will request Spanish approval of American relief work among Russian prisoners in Germany and Austria-Hungary. | 1022 |
| 245 | Aug. 3 [Rec’d Aug. 4] | From the Ambassador in Russia (telegram). | Spanish Government instructs its ambassadors to render all assistance possible to Americans in prison-relief work. | 1023 |
| 253 | Aug. 9 | From the Ambassador in Russia (telegram). | Russian Government has given consent that American Red Cross operate throughout Russia in the most convenient way. | 1023 |
Negotiations Relating to the Work of Belgian Relief
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| Jan. 2 | From the Minister in Belgium (telegram). | Assurances given by Von Bissing that imported foodstuffs will not be requisitioned in occupied Belgian territory. | 1023 | |
| 184 | Dec. 29, 1914 [Rec’d Jan. 12] | From the Minister in the Netherlands. | German civil commander of Limburg has exacted a tax on foodstuffs imported for the relief of civilians. Shipments have been ordered discontinued until tax is removed and money refunded. | 1024 |
| 999 | Jan. 13 | To the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Inquires if import tax is exacted on foodstuffs sent for the relief of Limburg Province. | 1024 |
| 399 | Jan. 2 [Rec’d Jan. 16] | From the Ambassador in Germany. | Transmits copy of his note to Zimmermann asking that no requisitions of food in Belgium be made during relief campaign and that relief ships be protected; also copy of reply. | 1025 |
| 1305 [1355] | Jan. 16 | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Tax removed in Limburg Province and money refunded. Investigation dropped. | 1026 |
| 81 | Jan. 21 | To the Minister in the Netherlands (telegram). | Instructions to confirm report that tax has been removed and money refunded in Limburg Province. | 1026 |
| 1540 | Jan. 27 [Rec’d Jan. 28] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Transmits message from Hoover regarding food situation in Belgium and proposed methods of relief. | 1026 |
| Undated [Rec’d Jan. 28] | From the German Ambassador (telegram). | German Government guarantees not to molest foodstuffs imported for civilian population. | 1027 | |
| 502 | Jan. 28 | From the Ambassador in France (telegram). | Requests permission to present to Foreign Office, Hoover’s request for permission to deliver maize to Belgian civilians. | 1027 |
| 528 | Jan. 29 | To the Ambassador in France (telegram). | Grants permission to present to Foreign Office Hoover’s request to deliver maize to Belgium. | 1028 |
| 1091 | Jan. 30 | To the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Visit of Hoover to Germany in the interests of Belgium. | 1028 |
| 195 | Jan. 22 [Rec’d Feb. 6] | From the Minister in the Netherlands. | Tax on foodstuffs to Limburg Province said to be mistake on part of German authorities. Encloses a note from Gerard. | 1028 |
| 196 | Jan. 22 [Rec’d Feb. 6] | From the Minister in the Netherlands. | Cooperation of the Netherlands in facilitating transportation of supplies to Belgium. | 1030 |
| 538 | Feb. 10 | From the Ambassador in France (telegram). | Foreign Office will permit shipment of maize to Rotterdam for distribution in Belgium. | 1030 |
| 46 | Jan. 28 [Rec’d Feb. 15] | From the Minister in Belgium. | Transmits note from German military authorities in Belgium regarding the requisition of foodstuffs. | 1030 |
| 47 | Jan. 28 [Rec’d Feb. 15] | From the Minister in Belgium. | Transmits letter from German military authorities in Belgium stating that cattle and their food are exempt from requisition when imported by the Comité National. | 1031 |
| 34 | Jan. 26 [Rec’d Feb. 17] | From the Minister in Belgium. | German assurance that foodstuffs imported for Givet, Fumay, and other specified regions, will be exempt from requisition. | 1032 |
| 52 | Feb. 2 [Rec’d Feb. 24] | From the Minister in Belgium. | Encloses note from German military authorities in Belgium announcing exemption of pharmaceutical supplies from requisition. | 1032 |
| 53 | Feb. 3 [Rec’d Feb. 24] | From the Minister in Belgium. | Revictualing of the Maubeuge district. | 1033 |
| 173 | Feb. 27 | From the Minister in the Netherlands (telegram). | Suggests that United States protest against German refusal to give safe-conduct for ships of the Relief Commission en route to and from Rotterdam. | 1033 |
| 181 | Mar. 3 | From the Minister in the Netherlands (telegram). | Germany will permit Relief Commission ships to pass through English Channel unmolested; cannot give safe-conduct through war zone. | 1034 |
| 1756 | Mar. 10 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Grey gives assurance to the Relief Commission that neither its flag nor its markings will be used by the British. | 1034 |
| 215 | Mar. 3 [Rec’d Mar.16] | From the Minister in the Netherlands. | Transmits German memorandum regarding the safe-conduct of relief ships. Comments thereon. | 1034 |
| 1423 | Mar. 25 | To the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Instructions to bring to attention of German Government that the Elfland, a relief ship, was attacked by a German aeroplane. | 1035 |
| 1989 | Apr. 6 [Rec’d Apr. 7] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Foreign Office declares that attack on the Elfland was made by mistake; suggests that horizontal markings on ships be erected. | 1035 |
| 1527 | Apr. 17 | To the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Forwards despatch from London, for communication to Foreign Office, concerning the torpedoing of the Relief Commission ship Harpalyce and German refusal to grant safe-conducts. | 1036 |
| 1547 | Apr. 21 | To the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Transportation difficulties encountered by the Belgian Relief Commission and antagonism of German Minister at The Hague. | 1036 |
| 2089 | Apr. 20 [Rec’d Apr. 21] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | German Legation and submarines instructed to let Relief Commission ships pass under certain conditions. | 1037 |
| 2046 | May 5 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Grey requests that statements made by survivors of the Harpalyce be brought to the attention of the United States. | 1038 |
| 2156 | May 4 [Rec’d May 6] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | Transmits correspondence regarding permission of German Government for safe-conduct for certain relief ships. | 1038 |
| 1525 | May 7 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Transmits report of German investigation of sinking of the Harpalyce. | 1039 |
| July 10 | From the Minister in Belgium (telegram). | Governor General has given assurances that, this year’s crop in his district shall be reserved for use of the Belgian civil population. | 1039 | |
| 2736 | Sept. 3 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | British, German, and Dutch Governments agree to the use by the Relief Commission of German interned ships. United States consent is requested. | 1040 |
| 2088 | Sept. 9 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Inquires if British Government has officially sanctioned the use of German interned ships. | 1040 |
| 2986 | Oct. 11 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | Plan to use German interned ships abandoned on account of objections of France. | 1040 |
Negotiations Relating to the Work of the Red Cross
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| Jan. 23 | To Diplomatic and Consular Officers. | Relation of Foreign Service officers to the Red Cross defined. | 1040 | |
| 77 | Mar. 19 | To the Minister in Roumania, Servia, and Bulgaria (telegram). | Dr. Strong to be sent [to Servia] with large stores and hospital supplies. | 1041 |
| 61 | Mar. 30 [Rec’d Mar.31] | From the Minister in Roumania, Servia, and Bulgaria (telegram). | Transmits note from the Servian Minister of Foreign Affairs expressing gratitude for the relief of their sick and wounded. | 1042 |
| 760 | June 11 | To the Ambassador in Turkey (telegram). | Diplomatic and consular officers in Turkey will be allowed to serve as officers of the American Red Cross. | 1042 |
| July 16 | From the Chairman of the National Relief Board of the American Red Cross. | The Red Cross will recall the units of surgeons and nurses in Europe because of exhausted funds. It will continue to send hospital supplies. | 1042 | |
| July 21 | To the Ambassadors and Ministers in European Belligerent Countries (telegram). | The Red Cross regrets the necessity of recalling its units of surgeons and nurses from belligerent countries. | 1044 | |
| 2744 | Aug. 16 [Rec’d Aug. 17] | From the Ambassador in Germany (telegram). | German Government anxious to know if the American Red Cross will aid German and Austro-Hungarian prisoners in Russia and Siberia, expenses to be paid by Germany. | 1044 |
| 1001 | Sept. 20 | From the Ambassador in Russia (telegram). | Application for permission for Red Cross to work among German prisoners in Russia calls forth an inquiry as to whether Russian prisoners will receive similar treatment in Germany | 1044 |
| 506 | Sept. 24 | To the Ambassador in Russia (telegram). | Red Cross to finance Russian mission in Germany to extent of $10,000. German Government will finance mission in Russia. | 1045 |
| 334 | Oct. 28 | From the Ambassador in Russia (telegram). | Foreign Office proposes that work of Red Cross be confined to visiting internment camps, distributing assistance, and studying Russian methods | 1045 |
| 616 | Nov. 5 | To the Ambassador in Russia (telegram). | Red Cross has proffered services to German prisoners in Russia. Inquires if like services to Russians in Germany are acceptable. | 1045 |
| 360 | Nov. 23 [Rec’d Nov.26] | From the Ambassador in Russia (telegram). | American Red Cross can be allowed only to distribute material aid to prisoners in Russia. Russia will not subscribe funds for support of Red Cross in Germany. | 1046 |
| 2518 | Nov. 30 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (telegram). | American Red Cross has asked permits to send supplies to hospitals of Central powers, but without reply. | 1046 |
| 641 | Dec. 1 | To the Ambassador in Russia (telegram). | Instructions to ascertain exact attitude of Russian Government toward Red Cross and if withdrawal of units is desired. Forwards memorandum of the Russian Embassy. | 1047 |
| 435 | Dec. 15 [Rec’d Dec. 16] | From the British Ambassador. | British Government will pass medical stores to Germany if each shipment is guaranteed exclusive use by the Red Cross. | 1048 |
| 379 | Dec. 21 [Rec’d Dec. 22] | From the Ambassador in Russia (telegram). | Further explanation of situation in Russia regarding Red Cross work. | 1048 |
| Dec. 24 [Rec’d Dec. 27] | From the British Ambassador. | Transmits statement to press that Great Britain has not refused shipment of hospital supplies to Central powers. | 1049 |
Exemption of Hospital Supplies from Seizure as Contraband of War
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 1409 | May 17 [Rec’d June 1] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain. | Proposed list of hospital supplies would be accepted by Great Britain as non-contraband if accepted by other belligerents. | 1050 |
| June 25 | To the Ambassador in Italy. The same, mutatis mutandis, to the Ambassadors in France, Germany, Austria-Hungary, Russia, Japan, Turkey, and Spain. | Instructions for joint action with Spanish representative regarding hospital supplies as non-contraband. | 1050 | |
| July 17 [Rec’d July 19] | From the Spanish Ambassador. | Asks to be informed of views prompting recent instructions to diplomatic representatives on subject of hospital supplies. | 1051 | |
| July 27 | To the Spanish Ambassador. | The United States could not withdraw from its expressed willingness to be of assistance when opportunity arrived. | 1052 | |
| Aug. 3 [Rec’d Aug. 5] | From the Spanish Ambassador. | Spanish Government has instructed its representatives to proceed jointly with the U. S. representatives in negotiations for exportation of hospital supplies. | 1053 | |
| 363 | Aug. 7 | From the Ambassador in Italy (telegram). | Italian Government will consider as non-contraband medicines, sanitary supplies and surgical appliances. | 1053 |
| 1673 | Oct. 19 [Rec’d Nov. 1] | From the Ambassador in Germany. | Forwards German note to the Spanish Ambassador showing willingness to consider hospital supplies as non-contraband of war on basis of reciprocity. | 1053 |
The Display of Distinguishing Marks by American Naval Vessels on the High Seas
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| A 7824 | Dec. 1 [Rec’d Dec. 2] | From the German Ambassador. | German Government requests that American warships in the Mediterranean display the national flag clearly by day and by night. | 1054 |
| 1692 | Dec. 10 | To the German Ambassador. | Transmits note from the Secretary of the Navy stating reasons why Navy Department must decline to issue orders as suggested by German Government. | 1055 |
| Jan. 28, 1916 | From the Secretary of the Navy. | Department is unable to change its attitude in relation to the matter of display of flag. | 1056 | |
| 2298 | Jan. 24, 1916 [Rec’d Feb. 17] | From the Ambassador in Germany. | Transmits note from Von Jagow stating that request to make flag clearly visible on American ships was a friendly suggestion, not an instruction. | 1056 |