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

File No. 337.11/521

[Untitled]

Department of State,
Washington, May 25, 1917.

Melchior, Armstrong and Dessau Incorporated, New York, state they have been advised that bandits have looted Central San Antonio, Guantanamo and have taken cash and goods from stores. As American representatives of said Central they desire that property be protected from further losses. Investigate matter and, if property in question is that of American citizens, request extension of adequate protection thereof. Report.

Lansing