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

File No. 337.11/411b

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Department of State,
Washington, April 7, 1917, 6 p.m.

You are instructed to insist that the Cuban Government furnish protection for American colony at Omaja and also open communications with that place in order that information may be obtained regarding conditions there. This must be done immediately.

Report to Department by cable result of your efforts and what information you can obtain regarding welfare of Americans at Omaja.

Lansing