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

File No. 837.00/1165a

The Secretary of State to Minister Gonzales

[Telegram—Extract]

Department of State,
Washington, March 2, 1917—4 p.m.

Department’s March 1, 5 p.m. In view of conditions as reported by naval commander at Santiago, recommend that Cuban Government immediately raise blockade and instruct Cuban Consuls to resume issuance of clearances of Santiago.

Department is communicating with bankers in New York in regard to funds to relieve situation.

Lansing