File No. 763.72111/5659
The Chargé in Colombia (
Belden) to the
Secretary of State
[Telegram]
Bogotá,
October 12, 1917, 5 p.m.
[Received October 13, 10.50
a.m.]
Department’s telegram October 9, 3 p.m. Vessels would be regarded as
ordinary merchantmen.