Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, 1916, Supplement, The World War

The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Great Britain (Page)

[Telegram]

Washington, February 1, 1917, 7 p. m.

4377. See Consul London’s despatch 3474, January 17. Unofficially inform Foreign Office that your representations based on Department’s 4330, January 24, as to permits for needles of German origin to British houses is confirmed by statement of Procurator General and that under circumstances Department feels justified in expecting prompt assurances of non-interference with needles covered by Department’s instruction 4512,¹ November 25.

Lansing

1. Ante, p. 576.