File No. 816.48/12a
The Secretary of State to Minister Long
Washington, June 9, 1917.
Nothing received from you since your cablegram presumably sent night of June 7, received by Department 11.40 a.m., June 8. If you consider it necessary and should it be practical, Red Cross can cable you five to ten thousand dollars for immediate relief purposes. If you are able, cable Department what articles of food and clothing are needed and Red Cross will endeavor to furnish them. Also cable suggestions in regard to transportation of such articles from the United States or Panama. Navy is sending wireless message from Darien station to all ships in vicinity of Salvador, requesting the one nearest to put in at Salvadoran port to secure information and render any aid possible.