File No. 763.72/6067
The Ambassador in Argentina ( Stimson) to the Secretary of State
[Telegram]
Buenos Aires,
July 31, 1917, 6 p.m.
[Received 7.55 p.m.]
[Received 7.55 p.m.]
Minister of Marine assured me that if Germany’s reply to Argentine demands is not unconditional acceptance, Argentina will declare war. If Germany accepts, laws of Argentina will be suspended in order to facilitate registration of vessels under Argentine flag.
Stimson