Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Address of the President to Congress December 4, 1917

File No. 893.00/2665

Ambassador Page to the Secretary of State

[Telegram]

American Embassy,
London, July 12, 1917, noon.

6714. Foreign Office states that British Chargé d’Affaires, Peking, reports that no danger to the Foreign Legations and residents is anticipated. All possible precautions are being taken and the Peking Government have been informed that communication with the sea must be kept open. Mr. Balfour adds that he does not see what other steps can be taken for the moment but he has submitted the matter to the Admiralty and to the Secretary of State for War asking for their immediate views which would be communicated to me later.

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