File No. 763.72/3034
The Chargé in Spain (Wilson) to the Secretary of State
[Telegram]
Madrid,
December 1, 1916, 1 p. m.
[Received 8.45 p. m.]
[Received 8.45 p. m.]
294. Understand that Swedish Government has approached neutral powers, including United States, with a view to securing joint action on questions affecting them. Am informed confidentially by French Embassy that Spanish reply amounts practically to statement that Spain would take only such action as England and France desired. French and British Embassies consider Swedish proposals, which are apparently strongly seconded by Switzerland, as clearly directed against Allies.
Wilson