Appeals from Esthonia and Latvia for support of independence: attitude of Great Britain—Declaration of the independence of Lithuania and request for recognition: attitude of the United States; recognition by Germany—Movement by the Baltic Germans for a monarchy in personal union with Prussia: qualified response by the German Government—Protests by delegates of the Esthonian Provisional Government: reception of these delegates by the British, French, and Italian Governments—Refusal of visa for an Esthonian delegate to the United States—Protest of the Lettish National Committee against German rule; claim to independence—British project for a Lettish legion: attitude of the United States