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

File No. 812.5034/30

The Secretary of State to Mr. Parker, representing American interests

[Telegram]

Department of State,
Washington, January 6, 1917, 4 p.m.

604. Reported de facto Government recently issued decree giving foreigners holding title to real estate, mining and oil properties and timber lands, until April 15 to resign their treaty rights concerning such properties. Report whether such decree issued.

Forward another copy of decree issued some months ago requiring foreign purchasers of real estate to resign their rights as nationals.

Lansing.