File No. 300.115/10296
The Ambassador in Austria-Hungary (Penfield) to the Secretary of State
[Received October 13, 2 p. m.]
1478. My 1460, September 26, 5 p. m.2 Your 1382, October 7, 2 p. m.2 In view substance your 1370, September 23, 5 p. m.,3 Ministry of Foreign Affairs reply that concession of the Austro-Hungarian Government relative adjustment through diplomatic negotiations of damages suffered by American citizens through sinking of Ancona extends only to personal damage or loss of personal effects or luggage. Losses on goods or freight must be notified to prize court and decision rendered through regular prize court proceedings.