Foreign Relations of the United States Diplomatic Papers, 1935, General, The Near East and Africa, Volume I

711.00111 Armament Control/65: Telegram

President Roosevelt to the Secretary of State

[U.S.S. “Houston”,] October 5, 1935.
[Received October 5—4:45 p.m.]

The facts reported appear to establish the commencement of hostilities and the fact of actual war.

I agree with Ambassador Long that our neutrality declaration should be issued before action by the League.

If you have not already taken action you are hereby authorized to do so.

[File copy not signed.]