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

File No. 812.00/18190b

The Acting Secretary of State to Special Representative Rodgers

[Telegram]

Department of State,
Washington, May 18, 1916.

85. Department informed, from various sources, of extensive troop movements from various points toward the border. Most of these troops equipped with heavy artillery.

Discreetly investigate and endeavor to ascertain reasons for these movements and keep Department promptly advised by telegram.

Polk