File No. 763.72112A/991
The Secretary of State to the Minister in Portugal ( Birch )
[Telegram]
Washington
,
April 26, 1918, 6 p.m.
252. Report present status of enemy firms Portugal on British statutory list and actual progress made by Portuguese Government [Page 1026] in liquidating enemy interest therein. Prepare to report on such houses or other enemy firms for inclusion American enemy trading list. Proper to informally intimate to Portuguese Government such American listing under consideration unless definite assurance received prompt liquidation by present Government of enemy interest.
Lansing