File No. 763.72/2355a

The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Great Britain ( Page )

[Telegram]

2786. Your 3610 January 20.2 Press reports here state that S. S. Kashgar voluntarily opened fire on a submarine in the Mediterranean and that the second projectile apparently hit the submarine which disappeared and probably sank. Please endeavor to ascertain from the passengers and crew, if possible, the facts as to this report.

Likewise a report has been received that the City of Marseilles fired eight shots at a submarine in the Mediterranean, which probably took effect. Please report any information which you have in regard to this incident.

Lansing
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