File No. 763.72119/2116

The Ambassador in Italy ( Page) to the Secretary of State

[Telegram]

2115. The President’s reply considered here as complete response to Central Empires and as perfect diplomacy. Government’s official comment is that the reply is just what the Entente expected of the proposal; that now Central Powers must prove that their proposal was made in good faith; that while waiting Italy will offer new proof of moral resistance.

Nelson Page