File No. 300.115L22/4
The Secretary of State to the Chargé in Germany (Grew)
[Telegram]
Washington,
November 18, 1916, 2 p. m.
3587. Department advised that unarmed American steamer Lanao, Philippine registry, en route from Saigon to Havre with cargo of rice was sunk by German submarine October 28, 30 miles off Cape Vincent, Portugal. Officers and crew apparently saved.
Please bring this case to immediate attention of German Government and request investigation and prompt report regarding this sinking of an American vessel.
Lansing