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File No. 763.72/3119

The Minister in Greece ( Droppers ) to the Secretary of State

[Telegram]
Athens , January 9, 1917, 10 p.m.
[Received January 10, 10.30 a.m.]

221. Italian Minister informs me conditions imposed upon Greek Government in note of December 31 must be accepted by Greece in principle in 48 hours and 15 days for execution. Blockade raised not until all conditions fulfilled. Italian Minister for Foreign Affairs urges literal acceptance otherwise sad day for Greece.

Droppers