763.72112/5055: Telegram
The Consul General at London (Skinner) to the Secretary of State
London, October
11, 1917—4 p.m.
[Received October 11—3:45 p.m.]
[Received October 11—3:45 p.m.]
My despatch no. 4822, September 25 Admiralty Marshal states:
“I understand from the Procurator General who has forwarded me letter from Blockade Minister that when American Government approaches British Government concerning the release of seizures involving American interests to American citizens British Government [Page 609] will be prepared to give same advantages as heretofore afforded other Allied Governments”.
Skinner