860j.01/39a: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Great Britain ( Davis )
Washington
,
August 11, 1919, 5
p.m.
5795. My 5792, August 9, 1919, 7 p.m.
In view of gravity of situation and necessity of immediate action you are instructed to urge British Government with all earnestness not to withdraw troops from Batum for time being.
Lansing