Office of the Historian

File No. 868.00/82

The Minister in Greece (Droppers) to the Secretary of State

[Telegram]
Athens, December 2, 1916, 12 noon .
[Received December 3, 10 a. m.]

189. Desultory fighting in and about Athens yesterday. Numerous British, French troops killed and wounded. According to Greek Government, Entente representatives demand war material reduced to portion of light batteries. Entente control very slight in Athens at present. As Venizelists being pursued by Government patrols, much firing. Situation very critical. Suggest as soon as possible cruiser Des Moines be temporarily stationed here.

Droppers