File No. 763.72112/3228a
The Secretary of State to the Consul General at London (Skinner)
[Telegram]
Washington,
December 16, 1916, 5 p. m.
Department is not aware that question as to legality under international law of provisions of order in council under which goods not contraband have been seized on ground of enemy destination has been squarely presented to prize court and decided. If point has been decided, forward copies of opinion of prize court as soon as possible. If not decided, Department would like your views as to circumstances which have prevented decision on this point.
Lansing