File No. 763.72112/3197

The Minister in Greece (Droppers) to the Secretary of State

[Telegram]

194[195?]. Entente blockade declared to take effect December 8, 8 a. m., though already in force some days. Have received official request French Minister by order of his Government to take charge of French interests.

Satisfaction to be exacted Greece apparently not yet decided. Am informed that divergence [in] views of Italy, Russia from Great Britain, France, which has for some time been noticeable, responsible for this uncertainty, Italy considering Venizelist movement a possible obstacle to her territorial aspirations, Russia lenient to Royalty.

Droppers