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

File No. 812.48/3151

The Secretary of State to Consul Dawson

[Telegram]

Department of State,
Washington, June 6, 1916, 5 p.m.

Your June 2, 6 p.m. Department has no funds at its disposal for maintenance of refugees while in this country. You will make this clear to them. You are authorized to furnish transportation to absolutely destitute Americans. Transports or other vessels will be sent to Tampico in case of emergency.

Lansing