File No. 763.72112/2981a
The Secretary of State to the Chargé in Great Britain ( Laughlin )
[Telegram]
Washington
,
September 16, 1916, 4 p. m.
3839. Press is publishing report from London that Great Britain has issued instructions practically closing Scandinavia and the Netherlands to American commerce. Investigate and report what is the nature of the new restrictions, if any, that apparently give rise to this report. Also, if such action has been taken or appears to be contemplated, ascertain if possible what relation may exist between this and retaliatory legislation by recent Congress.
Lansing