File No. 855.48/479
The Secretary of State to the Minister in Belgium ( Whitlock)
[Telegram]
Washington,
March 10, 1917, noon.
265. Your 46, March 3. Department feels that work must be maintained as long as possible under American control and relinquished only when Americans are forced out. Arrangements are being made to send force of Dutchmen into Belgium to learn details of work under guidance of American delegates. Take no steps looking to withdrawal pending receipt of further instructions.
Lansing