File No. 818.00/84
The Secretary of State to Minister Hale
[Telegrams]
Department of State,
Washington, February 17, 1917—1 p.m.
Washington, February 17, 1917—1 p.m.
Your February 13, 5 p.m. By authorization of the President you are instructed to inform Tinoco that even if he is elected he will not be given recognition by the United States.
Lansing