Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Address of the President to Congress December 5, 1916

File No. 812.48/3202

The Secretary of State to Consul Canada

[Telegram]

Department of State,
Washington, June 22, 1916, 5 p.m.

Your June 22, 10 a.m. After all American refugees shall have been taken aboard on such vessels as have been ordered to Vera Cruz, if there is still room on such vessels foreigners will be given refuge to whatever extent possible.

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