File No. 811.142/1410a

The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Austria-Hungary (Penfield)

[Telegram]

1137. Minister Bucharest transmits message from Stuart stating all members Red Cross have been ordered to leave Serbia, although no reason given for this action. He adds difference between policy [Page 917] of Government and local military authorities incomprehensible. Stuart is holding relief supplies for Serbia. Ascertain and report circumstances which caused this order by Belgrade authorities, apparently in direct reversal of the authority which Red Cross understood had been granted by Austrian authorities in Vienna to Stuart to send men into Serbia. Use your good offices in endeavoring to bring about understanding which will make it possible for Stuart and committee to continue efforts in behalf of Serbians.

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