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

File No. 839.00/1810

The Secretary of State to Minister Russell

[Telegram]

Department of State,
Washington, May 2, 1916.

Your May 1, 2 p.m., and April 27, 10 a.m. You will afford the President all support and notify both factions by such means as you deem desirable of the intention of this Government.

Lansing