File No. 763.72112/2756

The Consul General at Berlin ( Lay ) to the Secretary of State

[Telegram]

245. Imperial Gazette published last evening amendment to prize ordinance of September 30, 1909, which went into effect July 22 last. New regulations which are officially stated nature reprisal for position Great Britain and Allies on London Declaration, contain new lists absolute and relative contraband, new free list, and commentaries showing German position on points of controversy. Official copies amendment have been forwarded Department in to-day’s mail.1 Lists are long but will be cabled if desired.

Lay
  1. Not printed.