File No. 763.72112/213
The Ambassador in Great Britain (Page) to the Secretary of State
London, October 23, 1914
[Received 11:45 p.m.]
[Telegram]
893. Your 373, October 22, 4 p.m. conveyed to Sir Edward Grey. He understands that you will not make formal protest against new order in council and list of contraband and conditional contraband but reserve all rights under international law and usage and treaties and right to enter protest in any case where the Government of the United States thinks any rights and duties are violated or their free exercise interfered with. On this understanding he expressed great satisfaction and assured me that His Majesty’s Government will endeavor to cause the United States and citizens of the United States the very least trouble that the exigencies of a great war will permit, and that he will meet us in a friendly spirit in all cases that come up for consideration or controversy.