Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, 1918, Supplement 1, The World War, Volume I

File No. 763.72/11849

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

[Telegram]

Rome, October 23, 1918, 4 p.m.
[Received October 24, 9.10 a.m.]

2212. My 2210.¹ Offensive which starts today is undertaken in consequence of pressure brought to bear on commanding general from outside and for common good and I believe contrary to his military opinion. I hope therefore that, should it not succeed, troops will be sent here immediately as otherwise consequences may be serious.

Nelson Page

1. Not printed.