Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Address of the President to Congress December 4, 1917

File No. 812.63/360

The Secretary of State to Mr. Parker, representing American interests

[Telegram]

Department of State,
Washington, February 12, 1917—4 p.m.

661. Your 674, February 10, noon. Request that entire matter be held in abeyance until Ambassador Fletcher assumes charge. Telegraph decision as soon as possible.

Lansing