Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Annual Message of the President Transmitted to Congress December 3, 1912

File No. 812.113/911.

The Acting Secretary of State to the American Consul at Douglas.

[Telegram.—Paraphrase.]

Department of State,
Washington, September 7, 1912—12 noon.

The President has excepted the arms and ammunition referred to and shipment is already en route. Meet shipment at Douglas and make necessary arrangements for its immediate and safe transshipment to destination under escort if possible via Naco, where customs officials have been appropriately instructed.

Adee.