List of Papers
[Incoming papers are listed chronologically under date of receipt. Unless otherwise specified, the correspondence is from or to officials in the Department of State.]
PART I: THE CONTINUATION AND CONCLUSION OF THE—WARPARTICIPATION OF THE UNITED STATES
The Conduct of the War—Discussions of Peace and Conclusion of the Armistices
speeches on war aims by the british prime minister, january 5, and by president wilson (the fourteen points), january 8; comment in associated and enemy countries-speech of the french minister of foreign affairs, january 13—unofficial austro-german advances regarding peace to the american professor herron
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 2339 | Jan. 2, 1918 [Rec’d Jan. 4] | From the Chargé in Switzerland (tel.) | British inquiry regarding Bulgaria’s attitude toward separate peace. Chargé suggests offering opportunity for statement. | 3 |
| 1301 | Jan. 5 | To the Chargé in Switzerland (tel.) | Department approves of offering Bulgarian representatives opportunity to state attitude on separate peace. | 3n |
| 1777 | Jan. 4 [Rec’d Jan. 6] | From the Chargé in Denmark (tel.) | Teutonic peace offensive. Reported conditions of peace. | 3 |
| 8166 | Jan. 6 [Rec’d Jan. 7] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) | Prime Minister’s speech of Jan. 5 on war aims is expression of British opinion. | 4 |
| Jan. 5 | Address of British Prime Minister | Speech on war aims before Trade Union Conference at London. | 4 | |
| Jan. 8 | Address of President Wilson | Speech on war aims, delivered at joint session of Congress; program of fourteen points as peace conditions. | 12 | |
| 1342 | Jan. 8 [Rec’d Jan. 9] | From the Ambassador in Italy (tel.) | Italian press comment on Lloyd George’s speech of Jan. 5. | 17 |
| 8218 | Jan. 10 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.); to the President also | Laudatory editorials on the President’s speech of Jan. 8. General depression dissipated. | 17 |
| 1346 | Jan. 10 [Rec’d Jan. 11] | From the Ambassador in Italy (tel.) | Foreign Minister’s comments on the President’s message of Jan. 8. | 18 |
| 3019 | Jan. 10 [Rec’d Jan. 11] | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) | French people receive President Wilson’s message of Jan. 8 with gratitude. Press comment. | 19 |
| 3016 | Jan. 10 [Rec’d Jan, 11] | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) | Substance of Herron’s letter on Austro-German unofficial advances regarding peace. | 21 |
| 907 | Jan. 11 | To the Minister in the Netherlands (tel.) | Inquires reaction of German Liberals to the President’s statement of peace terms. | 23 |
| 1867 | Jan. 11 | From the Minister in the Netherlands (tel.) | German press comment on the President’s speech of Jan. 8. | 24 |
| 1353 | Jan. 11 [Rec’d Jan. 12] | From the Ambassador in Italy (tel.) | Italian press comment on the President’s speech. | 26 |
| 1880 | Jan. 13 [Rec’d Jan. 14] | From the Minister in the Netherlands (tel.) | Statement of German Moderate views on peace program as proclaimed by President Wilson. | 26 |
| 3032 | Jan. 14 [Rec’d Jan. 15] | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) | Quotes Foreign Minister’s speech opposing international workingmen’s conference and defining French war aims. | 28 |
| 3074 | Jan. 15 | To the Ambassador in France (tel.) | Peace proposals should be made through official channels. Position taken by Herron is approved. | 31 |
| 3061 | Jan. 18 [Rec’d Jan. 19] | From the Ambassador in France (tel.); to House also | Plans for forming general reserve under Supreme War Council to be kept at disposal of commanders in chief. | 31 |
| 5384 | Jan. 10 [Rec’d Jan. 21] | From the Consul General at London | Transmits statement of British Labor organizations approving the President’s speech of Jan. 8. | 32 |
| 1913 | Jan. 21 [Rec’d Jan. 22] | From the Minister in the Netherlands (tel.) | Czernin reported to have pronounced as sound some of the fourteen clauses of the President’s speech. | 34 |
| 1372 | Jan. 21 [Rec’d Jan. 22] | From the Ambassador in Italy (tel.) | Italy criticizes Lloyd George’s speech and asserts right to territory on eastern coast of Adriatic. | 35 |
| 1373 | Jan. 21 [Rec’d Jan. 22] | From the Ambassador in Italy (tel.) | Italy demands Trieste and other parts of eastern Adriatic coast. | 35 |
| 1357 | Jan. 22 | From the Minister in Sweden (tel.): to the President | Czernin represented as being in accord with views expressed in the President’s message of Jan. 8. | 36 |
| 3087 | Jan. 24 | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) | Conclusions reached by military representatives of Supreme War Council regarding war situation and 1918 campaign. | 36 |
| 3088 | Jan. 24 | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) | Resolution of military representatives of Supreme War Council urging formation of general reserve. Committee of supply created. | 38 |
speeches of the german chancellor (hertling) and the austro-hungarian minister of foreign affairs (czernin), january 24
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 1932, 1933 | Jan. 24 [Rec’d Jan. 25] | From the Minister in the Netherlands (tel.) | Hertling’s address to Reichstag Committee in reply to President Wilson and Lloyd George. | 38 |
| 949 | Jan. 25 | To the Minister in the Netherlands (tel.); similar tel. to the Minister in Switzerland | Instructions to cable comments of German Socialist and Liberal papers on Hertling’s address. | 42 |
| 1382 | Jan. 25 | From the Ambassador in Italy (tel.) | Italian officials seek reaffirmation of secret treaty between Italy, France, England, and Russia, recently published. | 42 |
| Jan. 26 | To the French Ambassador | Reply to French inquiry regarding meaning of point 10 of the President’s address of Jan. 8. | 43 | |
| 8406 | Jan. 26 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.); to the President also | British press comment on German Chancellor’s speech of Jan. 24. | 43 |
| 1942 | Jan. 26 [Rec’d Jan.27] | From the Minister in the Netherlands (tel.) | German press comment on the Chancellor’s speech of Jan. 24. | 44 |
| 1949 | Jan. 26 [Rec’d Jan. 27] | From the Minister in the Netherlands (tel.) | Reported that Hertling and Czernin conferred together before making their speeches. | 45 |
| 1859 | Jan. 26 [Rec’d Jan. 27] | From the Chargé in Denmark (tel.) | General strike in Austria, press account of which was suppressed in Germany, an evidence of dissension between two powers. | 45 |
| 2513 | Jan. 27 [Rec’d Jan. 28] | From the Chargé in Switzerland (tel.) | German press comment on the Chancellor’s speech of Jan. 24. | 47 |
| 1961 | Jan. 28 | From the Minister in the Netherlands (tel.) | Hertling states public opinion demands restoration of German colonies for liberation of Belgium. | 49 |
| 94 | Jan. 28 [Rec’d Jan. 29] | From the Greek Legation | Request that small Allied states be represented at peace conference. Restoration of Greek nationals desired. | 50 |
| 6383 | Jan. 29 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.); to repeat to Ambassadors in France and Italy | Press report untrue that Czernin’s speech was submitted to President Wilson before being delivered. | 51 |
| 8433 | Jan. 29 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) | Rumor of peace negotiations between Austria and the United States believed to be another move in German peace offensive. | 52 |
| 1409 | Jan. 30 [Rec’d Jan. 31] | From the Minister in Sweden (tel.) | German unofficial peace proposal. | 53 |
| 2540 | Jan. 30 [Rec’d Jan. 31] | From the Chargé in Switzerland (tel.) | Czernin’s speech of Jan. 24 on Russian peace and general peace negotiations. | 54 |
| 1974 | Jan. 30 [Rec’d Jan. 31] | From the Minister in the Netherlands (tel.) | Report that Reichstag deems declaration as to Belgium inadvisable. Offer of secret peace negotiations with the United States. | 59 |
| 1393 | Jan. 31 [Rec’d Feb. 1] | From the Ambassador in Italy (tel.) | Italy satisfied that Great Britain will observe secret treaty. | 60 |
| 2544 | Jan. 31 [Rec’d Feb. 2] | From the Chargé in Switzerland (tel.) | Lammasch sends message to President Wilson regarding willingness of Emperor Charles to make separate peace with Allies. | 60 |
third session of the supreme war council, january 30—february 21 discussion of the use of american troops-public statement of the allied premiers denouncing the enemy peace program-objection by the united states to collective pronouncements by the supreme war council,—unofficial conversations on peace between professor herron and a bulgarian emissary
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 3117 | Jan. 31 [Rec’d Feb. 1] | From the Ambassador in France (tel.); to House also | Frazier reports Supreme War Council’s discussion of amalgamation of U.S. troops in French or British divisions. | 63 |
| 3118 | Jan. 31 [Rec’d Feb. 1] | From the Ambassador in France (tel.); to House also | Frazier reports discussion of use of U.S. troops; Pershing’s objections to British plan and his counter-proposition. | 64 |
| 2536 | Jan. 30 [Rec’d Feb. 1] | From the Chargé in Switzerland (tel.) | Unofficial conversations between Herron and Bulgarian emissary on peace and on Bulgaria’s aims. | 65 |
| 6403 | Feb. 1 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.); similar tel. to the Ambassadors in France and Italy | Informal assurance that no peace negotiations will be entered into without knowledge of Allies. | 67 |
| 2554 | Feb. 1 [Rec’d Feb. 2] | From the Chargé in Switzerland (tel.) | Papal effort to bring belligerents together. President Wilson requested to make statement. | 68 |
| 1995 | Feb. 2 [Rec’d Feb. 3] | From the Minister in the Netherlands (tel.) | German press comment on strike movement, Socialist attitude, etc. | 68 |
| 3135 | Feb. 2 [Rec’d Feb. 3] | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) | Frazier’s report: Public statement of Supreme War Council regarding continuation of war. | 70 |
| 2567 | Feb. 3 | From the Chargé in Switzerland (tel.) | Suggests withholding answer to Czernin until receipt of telegram now being prepared. | 71 |
| 1449 | Feb. 4 | To the Chargé in Switzerland (tel.) | Instructions to withhold from French and British chiefs of mission information of Austrian offer of separate peace. | 71 |
| 5438 | Jan. 19 [Rec’d Feb. 5] | From the Consul General at London | Transmits Prime Minister’s speech of Jan. 18 on continuation of the war and interpellations of Trade Union delegates. | 72 |
| 972 | Feb. 5 | To the Minister in the Netherlands (tel.) | The United States will enter into no secret negotiations with representatives of German Government. | 80 |
| 3149 | Feb. 5 | To the Ambassador in France (tel.): to Frazier | Objection to issuance of collective statements by Supreme War Council unless submitted for approval of President Wilson. | 81 |
| 2583 | Feb. 6 [Rec’d Feb. 7] | From the Chargé in Switzerland (tel.) | Desires to inform British and French missions that Austrian peace conversations are being discussed with their Governments from Washington. | 82 |
the herron-lammasch conversations, february 3–4
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 2356 | Feb. 8 [Rec’d Mar. 7] | From the Chargé in Switzerland | Report of conversations of Herron and Lammasch at Berne, and Herron’s interview with Muehlon. | 82 |
| 2603 | Feb. 8 [Rec’d Feb. 10] | From the Chargé in Switzerland (tel.) | Political and economic situation in Germany and Austria; Bohemian independence movement. | 105 |
| 3178 | Feb. 10 [Rec’d Feb. 11] | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) | Opinion divided regarding powers of Supreme War Council, yet confidence felt in strength of military situation. | 107 |
president Wilson’s speech in reply to hertling and czernin, february 11; comment in associated and enemy countries-assurances transmitted to lammasch, february 15–letter of emperor charles to president wilson, february 17
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| Feb. 11 | Address of President Wilson | Speech on peace terms delivered at joint session of Congress in reply to Hertling and Czernin. | 108 | |
| 1415 | Feb. 13 [Rec’d Feb. 14] | From the Ambassador in Italy (tel.) | Favorable comment of Rome press on President Wilson’s address of Feb. 11. Address of Premier. | 113 |
| 3197 | Feb. 14 | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) | French official endorsement of, and press comment on, President Wilson’s speech of Feb. 11. | 114 |
| 1417 | Feb. 14 | From the Ambassador in Italy (tel.) | Publication of secret treaty of 1915. Declarations in Chamber of Deputies on Italy’s claims. | 115 |
| 2031 | Feb. 14 [Rec’d Feb. 15] | From the Minister in the Netherlands (tel.) | German press comment on President Wilson’s speech of Feb. 11. | 116 |
| 1500 | Feb. 15 | To the Chargé in Switzerland (tel.) | Instruction to convey secret, unofficial assurance to Austria of U.S. financial aid in case of breach with Germany. | 119 |
| 2642 | Feb. 15 [Rec’d Feb. 16] | From the Chargé in Switzerland (tel.) | Emperor Charles’s declaration to Austrian people on Ukraine peace. | 120 |
| 2661 | Feb. 16 [Rec’d Feb. 17] | From the Chargé in Switzerland (tel.) | Further comment by German press on President Wilson’s speech of Feb. 11. | 120 |
| 1423 | Feb. 16 | From the Ambassador in Italy (tel.) | Foreign Minister discusses U. S. participation in the war, Vatican position on peace moves, and clause 15 of secret treaty. | 122 |
| 2664 | Feb. 16 [Rec’d Feb. 17] | From the Chargé in Switzerland (tel.) | Interview between Haussmann of Liberal Populist Party and Herron regarding the President’s message. | 122 |
| 2660 | Feb. 16 [Rec’d Feb. 18] | From the Chargé in Switzerland (tel.) | Austrian official asks whether the United States would help Austria break with Germany and make separate peace. | 124 |
| 2671 | Feb. 17 [Rec’d Feb. 18] | From the Chargé in Switzerland (tel.) | Vienna press comment on President Wilson’s speech of Feb. 11. | 124 |
| 3197 | Feb. 18 | To the Ambassador in France (tel.); the same to the Ambassadors in Great Britain and Italy | The President disapproves of actions of Supreme War Council and Inter-Allied Board regarding political subjects. | 125 |
| 6611 | Feb. 18 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.); mutatis mutandis, to the Ambassador in France | Venizelos desires statement from the Allies of intention to protect rights of Greece. Instruction to inquire British attitude. | 126 |
| 8748 | Feb. 20 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.); to the President also | Text of Austro-Hungarian secret message to Spain to be forwarded to President Wilson, proposing negotiations for peace. | 126 |
| 8749 | Feb. 20 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) | Evidence that Austrian Emperor’s peace message to President Wilson is sent with approval of Germany. | 128 |
| Feb. 21 | To the Secretary of War | Suggestion that larger number of officers be sent in military mission to Italy. | 128 | |
| 8764 | Feb. 21 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) | Communications between Czernin and Austro-Hungarian Ambassador at Madrid regarding secret peace message to President Wilson. | 128 |
| 2694 | Feb. 21 [Rec’d Feb. 22] | From the Chargé in Switzerland (tel.) | Department’s secret message transmitted to Lammasch at Vienna. | 129 |
| Feb. 19 [Rec’d Feb. 22] | From the Vice Consul at Zurich (tel.) | German offensive being held back in hope that President Wilson’s attitude may open way for peace. | 130 | |
| 2058 | Feb. 22 [Rec’d Feb. 23] | From the Minister in the Netherlands (tel.) | Germany believed to be inclined to make statement concerning restoration of Belgium. | 131 |
| Undated [Rec’d Feb. 24] | From the Vice Consul at Zurich (tel.) | Reported statements of Hertling and others regarding disposal of Belgium, Alsace-Lorraine, etc. | 131 | |
| 11 | Feb. 23 [Rec’d Feb. 24] | From the Diplomatic Liaison Officer, Supreme War Council (tel.) | Interview with Clemenceau on President Wilson’s objection to collective announcements of Supreme War Council. | 132 |
| 1985 | Feb. 23 [Rec’d Feb. 24] | From the Chargé in Denmark (tel.) | Political situation in Germany; reform bills. | 133 |
| 8795 | Feb. 25 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) | British Government prepared to join in statement of intention to protect rights of Greece. | 134 |
chancellor hertling’s speech, february 25—british attitude toward german and austrian advances regarding peace-support by the united states of proposals for an inter-allied general reserve-italian request for american troops
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 2066 | Feb. 25 [Rec’d Feb. 26] | From the Minister in the Netherlands (tel.) | Transmits substance of Hertling’s speech in Reichstag regarding German war aims. | 135 |
| 8815 | Feb. 26 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) | Message of Austro-Hungarian Ambassador in Spain to Czernin on delivery of secret peace message to Spanish King. | 138 |
| 1576 | Feb. 26 [Rec’d Feb. 27] | From the Minister in Sweden (tel.) | Reported that Germany seeks understanding with President Wilson for bringing about peace. | 139 |
| Feb. 27 | Department memorandum | France would take up with President Wilson secret proposals for peace which the Central Powers are making. | 140 | |
| 8826 | Feb. 27 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.); to the President also | Balfour’s comments on Austrian peace advances to the United States. | 140 |
| 8841 | Feb. 28 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.); to the President also | Quotes from Balfour’s speech in House of Commons on futility of beginning peace negotiations at present. | 142 |
| 6719 | Feb. 28 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) | Inquiry regarding results of Inter-Allied Labor Conference at London and views of delegates who will visit the United States. | 142 |
| 3264 | Feb. 28 [Rec’d Mar. 1] | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) | France is disposed to offer protection to Greece. | 143 |
| 8860 | Mar. 1 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) | Memorandum on war aims of Inter-Allied Labor and Socialist Conference is being sent by pouch. | 143 |
| Mar. 1 | From the Minister in Belgium (tel.) | Belgium will discuss peace only in concert with its allies. | 144 | |
| 2006 | Mar. 2 [Rec’d Mar. 3] | From the Chargé in Denmark (tel.) | Press comment on twofold aim of Hertling’s speech. Account of speeches of Payer and Scheidemann on party issues. | 144 |
| 2769 | Mar. 4 [Rec’d Mar. 6] | From the Chargé in Switzerland (tel.) | Bulgarian unofficial advance regarding separate peace. Instructions requested. | 147 |
| 8910 | Mar. 6 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) | Spanish King informs Austrian Emperor that his peace message has been delivered to President Wilson. | 149 |
| 2781 | Mar. 5 [Rec’d Mar. 7] | From the Minister in Switzerland (tel.) | Excerpts from speech of Lammasch before Austrian Upper House on peace negotiations and Austrian policy. | 150 |
| 8946 | Mar. 7 [Rec’d Mar. 8] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) | Reports British views on resolutions of Inter-Allied Labor Conference at London. Delegates to the United States being chosen. | 151 |
| 6841 | Mar. 11 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) | U.S. support of proposals for inter-Allied general reserve. | 152 |
| 9069 | Mar. 15 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) | Personnel of proposed Socialist mission to the United States. | 152 |
| 1472 | Mar. 14 [Rec’d Mar. 16] | From the Ambassador in Italy (tel.) | Italian request for American troops. | 153 |
| 6912 | Mar. 16 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) | Inquiry regarding British participation in Stockholm Conference, and regarding secret proposals submitted to Labor Party and Socialist Conference. | 154 |
memorandum of the inter-allied labor and socialist conference on war aims, february 23 (received march 18)—proposals for a discussion between socialist and labor parties of the allied and central powers and for an allied socialist mission to the united states; attitude of the american government—allied reverses in france: american assurances of reenforcements—communications exchanged between president wilson and emperor Charles—the american labor mission to europe
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 8442 | Mar. 1 [Rec’d Mar. 18] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain | Transmits memorandum on war aims adopted Feb. 23 by Inter-Allied Labor and Socialist Conference at London. | 154 |
| 23 | Mar. 18 | From the Diplomatic Liaison Officer, Supreme War Council (tel.) | Reported discussion by British and Italian officials of article 15 of secret treaty. | 167 |
| 6935 | Mar. 19 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.); the same to the Ambassador in France | Approval of resolutions of Supreme War Council regarding inter-Allied general reserve. | 168 |
| 9116 | Mar. 19 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) | British attitude toward Socialist conference of delegates from belligerent countries. | 168 |
| 28 | Mar. 19 [Rec’d Mar. 20] | From the Diplomatic Liaison Officer, Supreme War Council (tel.); to the President also | Allied Governments disapprove of conference of Socialists of Allied and Central Powers, but approve of Allied Socialist mission to the United States. | 169 |
| 3352 | Mar. 22 | To the Ambassador in France (tel.); the same to the Ambassadors in Great Britain and Italy | Opposed to unofficial international conferences such as proposed by Socialist and Labor Parties. | 171 |
| 2919 | Mar. 22 [Rec’d Mar. 24] | From the Minister in Switzerland (tel.) | Inquires if Department desires any reply given to unofficial Bulgarian representative. | 172 |
| 9196 | Mar. 24 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): to the President | British defeat in France; desperate need of men. | 172 |
| 2921 | Mar. 23 [Rec’d Mar. 25] | From the Minister in Switzerland (tel.) | Report of German ultimatum to Austria as result of Lammasch’s negotiations in Switzerland. | 173 |
| 36 | Mar. 26 | From the Diplomatic Liaison Officer, Supreme War Council (tel.) | Meaning of article 15 of secret treaty between Great Britain and Italy, inaccurately revealed by Russian Maximalists. | 173 |
| 9219 | Mar. 26 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.); to the President also | The United States is urged to rush further military reenforcements to France. | 174 |
| 3453 | Mar. 26 | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) | French approval of exposition of U.S. attitude toward unofficial international conferences. | 174 |
| 3455 | Mar. 26 [Rec’d Mar. 27] | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) | Military situation in France as described by Foreign Minister. | 175 |
| 1488 | Mar. 26 [Rec’d Mar. 27] | From the Ambassador in Italy (tel.) | Foreign Minister in full accord with U. S. views regarding unofficial international conferences. | 176 |
| Mar. 27 | The Secretary of War to President Wilson (tel.) | Military situation in France and disposition of U.S. troops at front. | 176 | |
| 3391 | Mar. 27 | To the Ambassador in France (tel.): House to Frazier | The President deems it inexpedient for special mission representing any party to visit the United States at present. | 177 |
| Mar. 28 | The Secretary of War to President Wilson (tel.) | Recommends temporary augmentation of Allied forces by U.S. infantry but their ultimate reincorporation under U.S. command. | 177 | |
| 67 | Mar. 28 | The Military Representative, Supreme War Council, to The Adjutant General (tel.) | Joint note of the military representatives of Supreme War Council on U.S. replacements, transmitted for action by the President. | 178 |
| Undated | The British Ambassador on Special Mission to President Wilson | Presents Lloyd George’s telegram of Mar. 28 on military crisis and necessity for coordination of forces under General Foch. | 180 | |
| 1491 | Mar. 28 | From the Ambassador in Italy (tel.) | Italian plea for small American force in Italy for moral effect. | 182 |
| 9268 | Mar. 28 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) | Quotes Spanish King’s message of Mar. 5 to Emperor Charles when communicating President Wilson’s reply to secret peace proposals. | 182 |
| Undated | President Wilson to Emperor Charles (tel.) | It is desired that conditions as basis for general peace be explicitly stated. | 183 | |
| Undated | Emperor Charles to President Wilson (tel.) | Further statement of views regarding bases of peace. | 184 | |
| 39 | Mar. 29 | The Adjutant General to the Military Representative, Supreme War Council (tel.): to Baker | Authorization to decide questions of immediate cooperation or replacement. | 187 |
| 1695 | Mar. 29 | To the Minister in Switzerland (tel.) | No special message for Bulgaria. Joint effort with Austria toward peace suggested. | 187 |
| 9285 | Mar. 30 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.); to the President also | Lloyd George thinks that present battle will probably lead to appointment of an executive generalissimo. | 187 |
| 353 | Apr. 2 | From the British Ambassador on Special Mission | Conveys expression of thanks from Lloyd George to the President for assurances of prompt reenforcements. | 188 |
| 7106 | Apr. 2 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.); mutatis mutandis, to the Ambassadors in France and Italy | Contrary to U.S. policy to discuss international questions with citizens of foreign state unless by authority of their government. | 188 |
| 7107 | Apr. 2 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) | Requests courtesy for delegation of American Federation of Labor, which seeks to cooperate with U.S. and Allied Governments. | 189 |
speech of the austro-hungarian minister of foreign affairs (czernin), april 2—request of the greek government for guarantees
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 2234 | Apr. 3 | From the Minister in the Netherlands (tel.) | Quotes address of Czernin to delegation of Common Council of Vienna on political situation, appealing for united effort in war. | 189 |
| 1497 | Apr. 3 [Rec’d Apr. 4] | From the Ambassador in Italy (tel.) | Visit of U.S. Secretary of War to Italy. Importance of presence of U.S. military force for moral effect. | 195 |
| 1085 | Apr. 4 [Rec’d Apr. 5] | From the Greek Minister | Presents Greek message to the President requesting assurances regarding territorial integrity of Greece. | 196 |
| 39 | Apr. 5 | The Secretary of War to President Wilson (tel.) | Estimate of German strength; U.S. troops facing action; supreme command given Foch. | 197 |
| 3525 | Apr. 4 [Rec’d Apr. 5] | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) | Clemenceau looks upon U.S. attitude toward Socialist Conference as vindication of his position. | 198 |
| 7144 | Apr. 5 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): Hurley to Stevens | Program to meet call of Supreme War Council for fullest possible immediate military participation. | 198 |
| 1157 | Apr. 5 | To the Ambassador in Italy (tel.) | Transfer of U.S. ambulance sections to Italy for duty with Italian forces. | 199 |
president wilson’s speech of april 6; comment in associated and enemy countries—assurances to greece, april 19
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| Apr. 6 | Address of President Wilson | Speech made at Baltimore on anniversary of entering war and in interest of Liberty Loan. | 200 | |
| 2134 | Apr. 6 [Rec’d Apr. 7] | From the Chargé in Denmark (tel.) | Peace feelers by Austria-Hungary apparently designed to provoke the United States into taking ostensible initiative. | 203 |
| 3547 | Apr. 8 | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) | French official commendation of President Wilson’s speech of Apr. 6, and press comment. | 204 |
| 9443 | Apr. 10 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.); to the President also | Appreciation expressed in Great Britain for hastening of U.S. troops to Europe. The President’s Baltimore speech commended. | 205 |
| 2288 | Apr. 10 [Rec’d Apr. 11] | From the Minister in the Netherlands (tel.) | German press comment on President Wilson’s speech of Apr. 6. | 206 |
| 1513 | Apr. 11 [Rec’d Apr. 12] | From the Ambassador in Italy (tel.) | Foreign Minister desires to communicate to Parliament U.S. declaration of policy regarding unofficial conferences. | 209 |
| Mar. 23 [Rec’d Apr. 13] | Report of the Consul at Paris | Pacifism and popular unrest in France. | 210 | |
| 3615 | Apr. 14 [Rec’d Apr. 15] | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) | Reports progress of great battle in north and publication of letter of Emperor Charles to Prince Sixte de Bourbon. | 213 |
| 3628 | Apr. 16 [Rec’d Apr. 17] | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) | Effect in France of publication by Clemenceau of letter of Emperor Charles to Prince Sixte de Bourbon. | 215 |
| 1190 | Apr. 17 | To the Ambassador in Italy (tel.) | No objection to use in Parliament of U.S. declaration of policy regarding unofficial conferences. | 216 |
| Apr. 18 | From the Greek Minister | Bulgaria seeks friendly support in Balkans; advances unheeded by Greece. | 216 | |
| 415 | Apr. 18 [Rec’d Apr. 19] | From the British Ambassador on Special Mission | French Government agrees that General Foch be designated commander in chief of Allied armies in France. | 216 |
| 429 | Apr. 19 | To the Minister in Greece (tel.) | Informal assurances of assistance in preserving integrity of Greece. The President’s note of Apr. 5 to Venizelos quoted. | 217 |
| 3153 | Apr. 24 [Rec’d Apr. 27] | From the Minister in Switzerland (tel.) | Herron approached by German pacifists asserting Germany ready for negotiations. | 217 |
| 488 | Apr. 26 [Rec’d Apr. 27] | From the Minister in Greece (tel.) | Effect of U.S. assurances to Greece. | 218 |
| 3181 | Apr. 27 [Rec’d Apr. 29] | From the Minister in Switzerland (tel.) | Possibility of German secret official proposals of peace conversations with Entente. | 218 |
fifth session of the supreme war council, may 1–21 discussion of the use of american troops—consideration’ of the advisability of declaring a state of war with turkey and Bulgaria—president wilson’s speech of may 18
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 47 | May 1 [Rec’d May 2] | From the Diplomatic Liaison Officer, Supreme War Council (tel.) | Discussion in fifth session of Supreme War Council of allotment of U.S. troops. | 219 |
| 48 | May 2 [Rec’d May 3] | From the Diplomatic Liaison Officer, Supreme War Council (tel.) | Agreement reached in Supreme War Council on subject of employment of U.S. troops. | 222 |
| 7556 | May 3 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.); the same to the Ambassadors in France and Italy | Inquires attitude of Government to which accredited toward U.S. declaration of war with Turkey and/or Bulgaria. | 222 |
| 49 | May 3 | From the Diplomatic Liaison Officer, Supreme War Council (tel.) | Executive War Board superseded by supreme commander by agreement of Beauvais. | 223 |
| 51 | May 3 [Rec’d May 4] | From the Diplomatic Liaison Officer, Supreme War Council (tel.) | Discussion of Beauvais agreement and Italian reenforcements for France. | 223 |
| 52 | May 4 [Rec’d May 5] | From the Diplomatic Liaison Officer, Supreme War Council (tel.) | Further discussions in Supreme War Council on disposition of U.S. troops, Pershing insisting on independent U.S. Army. | 224 |
| 1579 | May 4 [Rec’d May 5] | From the Ambassador in Italy (tel.) | U.S. declaration of war upon Turkey and Bulgaria recommended by Italy. | 225 |
| 54 [55?] | May 6 | From the Diplomatic Liaison Officer, Supreme War Council (tel.) | Criticism of agreement of Abbeville and plan advocated by Pershing. | 226 |
| 3818 | May 6 [Rec’d May 7] | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) | Pichon will bring before Council of Ministers the U.S. proposal of declaration of war on Turkey and Bulgaria. | 227 |
| 3825 | May 7 [Rec’d May 8] | From the Ambassador in France (tel.): from Bliss | Joint recommendation of military representatives, Supreme War Council, on subject of U.S. declaration of war on Turkey and Bulgaria. | 227 |
| May 4 [Rec’d May 9] | From the Vice Consul at Zurich (tel.) | German Chancellor secretly offers to open negotiations with the United States for exchange of peace ideas. | 229 | |
| 3835 | May 8 [Rec’d May 9] | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) | France considers U.S. declaration of war on Turkey and Bulgaria as desirable. | 229 |
| 3871 | May 12 [Rec’d May 13] | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) | Favorable reception accorded American Labor Commission in Paris. | 230 |
| 7755 | May 16 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.); the same to the Ambassador in France | The United States will redouble its efforts to assist Italy in prosecution of the war against the Central Powers. | 230 |
| 2638 | May 16 [Rec’d May 17] | From the Minister in the Netherlands (tel.) | German press summary of meeting of German and Austrian Emperors at Spa. | 231 |
| 10116 | May 17 [Rec’d May 18] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) | Quotes Foreign Office note of May 17: Great Britain considers it desirable that the United States declare war on Turkey and Bulgaria. Reasons. | 232 |
| May 18 | Address of President Wilson | Speech opening campaign in New York for the second Red Cross fund. | 233 | |
| 22 | Apr. 8 [Rec’d May 20] | Report of the Special Agent at Cairo | Political situation in Syria; ambitions of the King of the Hejaz. | 237 |
| 784 | May 20 | To the Minister in Sweden (tel.); similar tel. to the Ambassador in Great Britain | Requests report on Stockholm Conference of 1917, especially on relations between German Socialists and Bolsheviks. | 238 |
| 1336 | May 23 | To the Ambassador in Italy (tel.) | Increased assistance to Italy. | 238 |
| 2149 | May 23 [Rec’d May 24] | From the Minister in Sweden (tel.) | Stockholm conference never took place. Certain delegates presented reports to Dutch-Scandinavian Committee or conferred with German Socialists. | 239 |
| 2852 | May 23 [Rec’d May 24] | From the Minister in the Netherlands (tel.) | German press comment on President Wilson’s speech of May 18. | 239 |
| 17 | Mar. 4 [Rec’d May 28] | Report of the Special Agent at Cairo | Growing discontent among Arabs; reasons therefor. Speeches on British and French policies. | 241 |
sixth session of the supreme war council, june 1–3: the question of unity of naval command in the mediterranean—appeal of the allied premiers for more american troops—fresh reverses in france—assurances to france and promise of american troops to Italy—“peace offensive” in the german press—speeches of kühlmann and hertling, june 24 and 25—change of government in bulgaria: unofficial advances regarding peace
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 67 | June 2 | From the Diplomatic Liaison Officer, Supreme War Council (tel.) | Subject of supreme command in Mediterranean taken up in sixth session of Supreme War Council. | 244 |
| 69 | June 2 | From the Diplomatic Liaison Officer, Supreme War Council (tel.) | Supreme War Council agrees upon unity of command in Mediterranean, Adriatic, and Aegean. | 245 |
| 70 | June 2 [Rec’d June 3] | From the Diplomatic Liaison Officer, Supreme War Council (tel.) | Resolution of unity of command withdrawn as Italian representative insists upon Italy’s command in Adriatic. | 246 |
| 2218 | June 3 [Rec’d June 4] | From the Minister in Sweden (tel.) | Press reports resolutions of German Social Democratic Labor Party at Vienna and terms of peace Central Powers are urged to offer. | 246 |
| June 2 [Rec’d June 6] | The Allied Prime Ministers to President Wilson (tel.) | Appeal for more U.S. troops. | 247 | |
| 1236 | June 2 [Rec’d June 4] | General Pershing to The Adjutant General (tel.): to Baker and March | Text of agreement with French and British for transportation of U.S. troops in June and July. | 249 |
| 10448 | June 5 [Rec’d June 6] | From the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.) | Prospects of an international Socialist conference. | 250 |
| 628 | June 7 | From the British Ambassador on Special Mission | Instructions given British delegate to prisoner-of-war conference in case of German approach on subject of peace. | 251 |
| 2377 | June 8 | From the Chargé in Denmark (tel.) | Comment on German press suggestion of a peace offensive consisting of publication of German war aims. | 252 |
| 4147 | June 9 [Rec’d June 10] | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) | Second offensive in France checked. Precautions taken in defense of Paris; confidence in U.S. troops. | 253 |
| 1424 | June 11 | To the Ambassador in Italy (tel.) | Sending of U.S. troops to Italy favorably considered. | 256 |
| June 12 | President Poinearé to President Wilson (tel.) | Expression of appreciation of U.S. participation in the war. | 256 | |
| 1432 | June 12 | To the Ambassador in Italy (tel.) | U.S. troops will be sent to Italy. | 257 |
| June 14 | President Wilson to President Poinearé (tel.) | Assurance of adequate support for France. | 257 | |
| 3654 | June 14 [Rec’d June 16] | From the Minister in Switzerland (tel.) | Report of German political situation. Program of war aims as press suggestion. | 257 |
| June 17 | To the Consul General at Sofia (tel.) | Explanation requested of Bulgaria for placing its officers on enemy submarines engaged in active aggression against the United States. | 258 | |
| 10713 | June 19 | From the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.) | U.S. Labor delegates fail to accord with views of British and French Socialists. British Labor conference to be held. | 259 |
| June 17 [Rec’d June 20] | From the Vice Consul at Zurich (tel.) | Reliable information received that Germany is anxious to make peace on a status quo ante basis. | 260 | |
| 1476 | June 21 | To the Ambassador in Italy (tel.) | Criticism of America and lack of cooperation reported from Italy. Instructions to make statement of U.S. attitude. | 260 |
| 1766 | June 25 | From the Ambassador in Italy (tel.) | No criticism of America since war with Austria was declared by the United States. | 261 |
| 3260 | June 25 [Rec’d June 26] | From the Minister in the Netherlands (tel.) | Substance of Kühlmann’s speech before Reichstag: War situation and prospect of peace. | 261 |
| 3744 | June 24 [Rec’d June 26] | From the Minister in Switzerland (tel.) | Bulgaria’s unofficial advances regarding peace. Recommendations. | 262 |
| 1764 | June 24 [Rec’d June 26] | From the Ambassador in Italy (tel.) | Italian attitude toward proposed single commander of all Allied naval forces. | 264 |
| 3271 | June 26 [Rec’d June 27] | From the Minister in the Netherlands (tel.) | Speech of Hertling, June 25, on foreign policies. | 265 |
| 3782 | June 26 [Rec’d June 27] | From the Minister in Switzerland (tel.) | Bulgarian aspirations unofficially communicated to British representative. Change in government. | 266 |
| 3774 | June 26 [Rec’d June 28] | From the Minister in Switzerland (tel.) | Germany sending agents to prepare way for conciliatory peace in case offensive in France fails. | 267 |
| 2201 | June 29 | To the Minister in Switzerland (tel.) | Instructions to report activities of Bulgarians but to abstain from conversations with them or with Turks. | 267 |
| 3802 | June 28 [Rec’d June 30] | From the Minister in Switzerland (tel.) | Kühlmann’s statement in favor of diplomatic discussions to aid in bringing about peace arouses anger of Conservatives. | 268 |
president wilson’s speech of july 4—seventh session of the supreme war council, july 2–4—the herron-de fiori conversations
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| July 4 | Address of President Wilson | Address delivered at Mount Vernon, restating peace principles. | 268 | |
| 103 | July 3 [Rec’d July 4] | From the Diplomatic Liaison Officer, Supreme War Council (tel.) | Discussion in Supreme War Council of means of supplying tonnage for transportation of U.S. troops. | 271 |
| 111 | July 4 [Rec’d July 5] | From the Diplomatic Liaison Officer, Supreme War Council (tel.) | Termination of seventh session of Council. Text of public announcement. | 273 |
| 2476 | July 6 [Rec’d July 7] | From the Chargé in Denmark (tel.) | Summary of Scheidemann’s Reichstag speech commenting on Kühlmann’s utterances. | 273 |
| 3365 | July 7 | From the Minister in the Netherlands (tel.) | German press comment on President Wilson’s speech of July 4. | 275 |
| 3884 | July 5 [Rec’d July 8] | From the Minister in Switzerland (tel.) | De Fiori again interviews Herron, bringing tentative peace program from Bavaria. | 276 |
| 149 | June 27 [Rec’d July 9] | From the Consul General at Sofia (tel.) | Bulgaria desires friendly relations with the United States. Denies hostile acts of Bulgarians. | 279 |
| 6392 | June 26 [Rec’d July 10] | From the Consul General at London | Transmits copies of Balfour’s speech in House of Commons, June 20, on subject of peace by negotiation. | 279 |
| 2265 | July 10 | To the Minister in Switzerland (tel.) | Eastern question not dealt with in Bavarian tentative peace program, hence latter not acceptable. | 282 |
| 2273 | July 10 | To the Minister in Switzerland (tel.): Harrison to Wilson | Instructions to try to win over Arab commission, sent to Switzerland to promote German and Turkish propaganda. | 282 |
| 3914 | July 9 [Rec’d July 11] | From the Minister in Switzerland (tel.) | Unofficial report that Bulgarian Army desires to cooperate with Balkan neighbors and Entente against Germany. | 283 |
chancellor hertling’s speeches of july 11 and 12: statements of policy regarding belgium—unofficial german advances toward belgium regarding peace; unfavorable judgment of these by the american government
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 3433 | July 12 [Rec’d July 13] | From the Minister in the Netherlands (tel.) | Text of Hertling’s speech in the Reichstag on foreign and domestic policy and willingness for peace. | 284 |
| 3932 | July 11 [Rec’d July 13] | From the Minister in Switzerland (tel.) | Text of Herron’s note inquiring if the President desires that he make any reply to Bavarian advances. | 286 |
| 3436 | Undated [Rec’d July 14] | From the Minister in the Netherlands (tel.) | Hertling’s remarks in the Reichstag on future of Belgium. | 286 |
| 3937 | July 12 [Rec’d July 14] | From the Minister in Switzerland (tel.) | Effect of assassination of German Ambassador in Russia. Resignation of Kühlmann. Ludendorff’s policy. | 287 |
| 3958 | July 15 [Rec’d July 16] | From the Minister in Switzerland (tel.) | Requests permission to inform British, French, and Italian colleagues of De Fiori’s communications. | 288 |
| 2313 | July 19 | To the Minister in Switzerland (tel.) | No objection to informing British, French, and Italian colleagues of De Fiori’s communications. | 288n |
| 133 | July 15 [Rec’d July 17] | From the Minister in Belgium (tel.) | Unofficial German advances toward Belgium regarding peace. | 288 |
| 152 | July 9 [Rec’d July 17] | From the Consul General at Sofia (tel.) | Bulgarian note stating Bulgarian officers training in Germany not authorized to take part in hostilities against America. | 290 |
| 2307 | July 18 | To the Minister in Switzerland (tel.) | Message for Herron regarding Bavarian peace advances. | 290 |
| 3997 | July 18 [Rec’d July 20] | From the Minister in Switzerland (tel.) | British official, Geneva, has taken up with his Government question of giving financial support to Bulgarian Revolutionary Party. | 290 |
| 3998 | July 18 [Rec’d July 20] | From the Minister in Switzerland (tel.) | Bavarian peace program to be revised. Secret communication with President Wilson desired by Germany. | 291 |
| 4005 | July 19 [Rec’d July 21] | From the Minister in Switzerland (tel.) | Regret of Liberals at Kühlmann’s resignation. Chancellor’s concessions to Socialists. Belgium held as pledge. | 291 |
| 107 | July 22 [Rec’d July 23] | From the Diplomatic Agent at Cairo (tel.) | Reports use of U.S. flag in Egypt by American Jewish battalion joining British forces for service in Palestine. | 292 |
| 259 | June 29 [Rec’d July 26] | From the Consul General at Sofia | Friendly feeling of new Bulgarian Cabinet for the United States. | 292 |
| 1878 | July 26 [Rec’d July 27] | From the Ambassador in Italy (tel.) | Foreign Minister discredits Bulgaria’s motives. | 293 |
| Undated [Rec’d July 29] | From the Vice Consul at Zurich (tel.) | Hertling’s acceptance of peace conditions of President Wilson’s Mount Vernon speech, transmitted through unofficial channels. | 294 | |
| July 30 [Rec’d July 31] | From the Serbian Minister | Protest against Bulgarian action and request that Serbia be permitted to participate in negotiations concerning its future. | 294 | |
| July 31 | To the Diplomatic Agent at Cairo (tel.) | Instructions to make representations to British authorities and Jewish battalion against display of U.S. flag in Egypt and Palestine. | 295 | |
| 1597 | Aug. 1 | To the Ambassador in Italy (tel.) | Instruction to inform Italy that the United States supports proposal for unity of command in the Mediterranean. | 295 |
| 136 | Aug. 10 [Rec’d Aug. 11] | From the Minister in Belgium (tel.) | Belgium declines to consider Germany’s peace advances. | 296 |
| 3911 | Aug. 10 [Rec’d Aug. 11] | From the Minister in the Netherlands (tel.) | Effect of publication in Germany of news of military reverses. | 296 |
| 2437 | Aug. 13 | To the Minister in Switzerland (tel.) | Herron instructed to reply to De Fiori that the United States will consider only official communications regarding peace. | 297 |
| 1045 | Aug. 13 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) | British Labor Party protests against Government’s refusal of passports to attend neutral conference. | 297 |
| 1232 | Aug. 20 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) | Gompers’ visit hailed as antidote to pacifism which is causing division in British Labor Party. | 298 |
| 632 | Aug. 22 | To the Minister in the Netherlands | U.S. attitude toward Luxembourg. | 299 |
| 1947 | Aug. 24 [Rec’d Aug.26] | From the Ambassador in Italy (tel.) | Political situation in Italy. | 300 |
| 129 | Aug. 30 [Rec’d Aug. 31] | From the Diplomatic Liaison Officer, Supreme War Council (tel.); to House also | Pershing proposes united action on all fronts to end war, and suggests that this be urged by President Wilson. | 301 |
| 4313 | Sept. 7 [Rec’d Sept. 8] | From the Chargé in the Netherlands (tel.) | Depression in Germany. Fulfillment of royal proclamation on equal suffrage urged. Bavarian resentment against economic arrangement. | 301 |
| 140 | Sept. 9 [Rec’d Sept. 10] | From the Minister in Belgium (tel.) | German unofficial offer of conditional independence to Belgium. | 303 |
| 310 | Sept. 11 | To the Minister in Belgium (tel.) | German offer to Belgium does not merit favorable consideration. | 304 |
| 4403 | Sept. 13 [Rec’d Sept. 14] | From the Chargé in the Netherlands (tel.) | Summary of Payer’s speech at Stuttgart on peace terms. | 304 |
austro-hungarian peace note, september 16; american reply, september 17—hertling’s speech, september 24
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| Sept. 16 | From the Swedish Minister | Communicates Austro-Hungarian message to Sweden for transmission to belligerent states, proposing conference to discuss peace terms. | 306 | |
| Sept. 17 | To the Swedish Minister | The President replies that peace terms have already been stated and declines to consider conference. | 309 | |
| 1950 | Sept. 17 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) | U.S. reply to Austrian peace proposal accords with British views. | 310 |
| 2022 | Sept. 19 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) | Press universally approves the President’s answer to Austrian note. | 310 |
| 2813 | Sept. 21 | From the Chargé in Denmark (tel.) | Political discussion in Germany revolves around subject of peace. Criticism of Austrian peace note. | 311 |
| 4524 | Sept. 21 | From the Chargé in the Netherlands (tel.) | Text of German reply to Austrian peace note: Germany is prepared to participate in proposed peace conference. | 312 |
| 2774 | Sept. 23 | To the Minister in Switzerland (tel.): to Garrett | Cautions against entertaining German or Austrian overtures for peace during prisoner-of-war conferences. | 312 |
| 1569 | Sept. 24 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) | Possible British attempt to detach Turkey from Central Powers as result of successes in Palestine. | 313 |
| 4569 | Sept. 24 [Rec’d Sept.25] | From the Chargé in the Netherlands (tel.) | Hertling’s speech before Main Committee of Reichstag on seriousness of situation and German attitude. | 313 |
| 2205 | Sept. 25 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) | No evidence that Great Britain is considering separate peace with Turkey. | 315 |
president Wilson’s speech of September 27—the Bulgarian armistice september 29—declaration of the united states against a separate peace with bulgaria, october 2—replacement of chancellor hertling by prince max of baden
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| Sept. 26 | To the diplomatic representatives in Allied and Associated countries (tel.) | Forwards copies of President Wilson’s address of Sept. 27 with request for expression of opinion thereon by government to which accredited. | 315 | |
| Sept. 27 | Address of President Wilson | Speech at New York opening campaign for Fourth Liberty Loan: further statement on war issues. | 316 | |
| 4585 | Sept. 26 [Rec’d Sept.27] | From the Chargé in the Netherlands (tel.) | Bulgarian note of Sept. 26 will be sent to Department for such action as it may consider appropriate. | 321 |
| 4586 | Sept. 27 | From the Chargé in the Netherlands (tel.) | Text of Bulgarian note of Sept. 26 proposing armistice with Great Britain. President Wilson’s good offices requested. | 322 |
| 1695 | Sept. 30 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) | Bulgarian note, proposing armistice with Great Britain, transmitted for communication to British Government. | 322n |
| 4587 | Sept. 27 | From the Chargé in the Netherlands (tel.) | Inquires whether he should accept Bulgarian note explaining policy and requesting U.S. mediation. | 323 |
| 4918 | Sept. 26 [Rec’d Sept.27] | From the Minister in Switzerland (tel.) | Message from U.S. Consul General, Sofia: Leaving by official request for Macedonian front where Bulgaria will seek arrangements for armistice. | 323 |
| 2132 | Sept. 27 | To the Chargé in the Netherlands (tel.) | The President is willing to urge armistice upon Entente if its conditions are left for his decision. | 324 |
| 2050 | Sept. 26 [Rec’d Sept.27] | From the Ambassador in Italy (tel.) | Italy is ready to accept united command under Foch with understanding that U.S. military aid will be given. | 324 |
| 3013 | Sept. 28 | To the Minister in Switzerland (tel.): to Murphy | Instruction to return to Sofia and take no part in Bulgarian negotiations. | 325 |
| 4946 | Sept. 27 [Rec’d Sept.28] | From the Minister in Switzerland (tel.) | Text of Bulgarian message requesting good offices of the United States in securing an armistice. | 325 |
| 169 | Sept. 21 [Rec’d Sept.28] | From the Consul General at Sofia (tel.) | Text of Bulgarian reply to Austrian peace note. Bulgaria agrees that President Wilson should be arbiter of the Balkans. | 326 |
| 4595 | Sept. 28 | From the Chargé in the Netherlands (tel.) | German press comment on Erzberger’s pamphlet entitled The League of Nations the Way to Peace. | 327 |
| Sept. 28 [Rec’d Sept.29] | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) | French approval of President Wilson’s address of Sept. 27. | 328 | |
| Sept. 28 [Rec’d Sept.29] | From the Consul General at Saloniki (tel.) | Transmits Bulgarian request for U.S. mediation for armistice to discuss separate peace. Desperate economic conditions in Bulgaria described. | 329 | |
| Sept. 30 | From the British Embassy | Copy of telegram from Balfour for Clemenceau quoting Bulgarian note to British commander in chief in Orient requesting cessation of hostilities. Comments. | 330 | |
| 5231 | Sept. 29 [Rec’d Sept.30] | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) | Effect of Gompers’ visit to France. | 330 |
| Sept. 30 [Rec’d Oct. 1] | From the Consul General at Saloniki (tel.) | Bulgarian armistice signed. | 331 | |
| 2063 | Sept. 29 [Rec’d Oct. 1] | From the Ambassador in Italy (tel.) | Foreign Minister’s comments on President Wilson’s address of Sept. 27. | 331 |
| 1738 | Oct. 2 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.); to repeat, mutatis mutandis, to representatives in certain other countries | Declaration against separate peace with Bulgaria. | 334 |
| 4632 | Undated [Rec’d Oct. 3] | From the Chargé in the Netherlands (tel.) | German press comment on military and political situation; Hertling’s resignation. | 335 |
| 4650 | Oct. 4 | From the Chargé in the Netherlands (tel.) | Prince Max of Baden appointed German Chancellor; other changes in Cabinet. | 337 |
| 2083 | Oct. 3 [Rec’d Oct. 5] | From the Ambassador in Italy (tel.) | Italian offensive. | 337 |
german note requesting an armistice and peace negotiations on the basis of the president’s addresses, presented october 6—speech of the german chancellor, october 5—austro-hungarian note, presented october 7—-informal turkish proposals to the allies, october 6–9—american reply to the german request, october 8—joint note of the allied premiers to president wilson, october 9
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| Oct. 6 | The Swiss Chargé to President Wilson | Transmits German note to President Wilson requesting armistice and peace negotiations on bases of his address of Jan. 8 and others. | 337 | |
| 5041 | Oct. 4 [Rec’d Oct. 7] | From the Minister in Switzerland (tel.) | Austrian press comment on political situation and parliamentary debates on constitutional changes, etc. | 338 |
| 2564 | Oct. 7 | From the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.) | Informal Turkish approaches to Great Britain on subject of peace. | 340 |
| 4978 | Oct. 7 | From the Swedish Minister | Transmits Austro-Hungarian note to President Wilson proposing an armistice. | 341 |
| 576 | Oct. 6 [Rec’d Oct. 8] | From the Chargé in Greece (tel.) | Plans to overthrow Turkish Government. Unofficial peace proposals to Allies. | 341 |
| 282 | Oct. 8 | To the Swiss Chargé | Reply to German peace note: President Wilson inquires if Germany accepts U.S. peace terms and if ready to withdraw from invaded territory. | 343 |
| 143 | Oct. 7 [Rec’d Oct. 8] | From the Minister in Belgium (tel.) | In event of armistice, Belgium requests consideration of guaranties for its safety. | 344 |
| 141 | Oct. 7 [Rec’d Oct. 8] | From the Diplomatic Liaison Officer, Supreme War Council (tel.) | Armistice terms discussed by the Council. | 344 |
| 142 | Oct. 8 | From the Diplomatic Liaison Officer, Supreme War Council (tel.); to House also | French attitude toward German peace proposals. | 345 |
| 2103 | Oct. 7 [Rec’d Oct. 8] | From the Ambassador in Italy (tel.) | Gompers states Labor element in America opposes favorable response to request of Central Powers for armistice. | 346 |
| 144 | Oct. 8 [Rec’d Oct. 9] | From the Diplomatic Liaison Officer, Supreme War Council (tel.) | Allied representatives on Supreme War Council await President Wilson’s response to peace proposals. | 346 |
| 4715 | Oct. 8 [Rec’d Oct. 9] | From the Chargé in the Netherlands (tel.) | Press report of German Chancellor’s speech of Oct. 5 on program of new government and his peace proposals. | 346 |
| 145 | Oct. 9 [Rec’d Oct. 10] | From the Diplomatic Liaison Officer, Supreme War Council (tel.) | Further discussion of terms of armistice by Prime Ministers and Marshal Foch. | 351 |
| 146 | Oct. 9 [Rec’d Oct. 10] | From the Diplomatic Liaison Officer, Supreme War Council (tel.) | Prime Ministers are drafting note to President Wilson regarding his reply to German peace proposal. | 352 |
| 578 | Oct. 9 [Rec’d Oct. 10] | From the Chargé in Greece (tel.) | Turkish unofficial peace proposals will not be considered by Great Britain. | 352 |
| 147 | Oct. 9 [Rec’d Oct. 10] | From the Diplomatic Liaison Officer, Supreme War Council (tel.) | Quotes joint note of Allied Prime Ministers stating why evacuation of invaded territory alone would not suffice as basis for armistice. | 353 |
| 148 | Oct. 9 [Rec’d Oct. 10] | From the Diplomatic Liaison Officer, Supreme War Council (tel.) | Quotes joint note which the three Prime Ministers will address to the President requesting U.S. representative in Europe. | 353 |
| 2111 | Oct. 8 [Rec’d Oct. 11] | From the Ambassador in Italy (tel.) | Immediate reply to Central Powers urged to prevent spread of idea that armistice will be granted. | 354 |
| 5387 | Oct. 10 [Rec’d Oct. 11] | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) | French commendation of President Wilson’s reply to German peace note. Effect of Allied victories and German retreat. | 354 |
| 2115 | Oct. 9 [Rec’d Oct. 11] | From the Ambassador in Italy (tel.) | Italy considers President Wilson’s response to Central Empires as perfect diplomacy. | 355 |
| 5398 | Oct. 11 | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) | Chamber of Deputies committee declares France will accept no armistice which would fail to give guaranties authorized by Entente victories. | 355 |
| 4765 | Oct. 12 | From the Chargé in the Netherlands (tel.) | Quotes message from Luxembourg urging President Wilson’s support of its claims as independent state in peace negotiations. | 356 |
| 471 | Oct. 12 [Rec’d Oct. 13] | From the Ambassador in Russia (tel.) | Quotes message to President Wilson from Government of Northern Russia expressing hope that Russia will be cleared of invaders by means of armistice. | 356 |
| 2128 | Oct. 12 [Rec’d Oct. 13] | From the Ambassador in Italy (tel.) | Italy points out necessity for holding certain strategic points on frontier as pledges during negotiations. | 356 |
second german note, october 12; american reply, october 14, calling for the destruction of arbitrary power in germany—turkish note requesting an armistice and peace negotiations, presented october 14—dispatch of colonel house as american representative in the armistice negotiations at paris—proclamation of the federalization of austria, october 16
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| Oct. 14 | From the Swiss Chargé | Transmits German note of Oct. 12 for President Wilson, accepting his peace terms and expressing readiness to discuss evacuation. | 357 | |
| 285 | Oct. 14 | To the Swiss Chargé | Reply to German note of Oct. 12: Guaranties required for maintenance of present military supremacy and for suppression of arbitrary power. | 358 |
| Oct. 14 | The Spanish Ambassador to President Wilson | Transmits Turkish note requesting that President Wilson use his good offices in bringing about armistice and peace negotiations. | 359 | |
| 5178 | Oct. 12 [Rec’d Oct. 14] | From the Minister in Switzerland (tel.) | Poland appeals for military protection against anarchy after signing of armistice. | 360 |
| 1967 | Oct. 14 | To the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.); the same to the Ambassadors in France and Italy | House will be sent to Europe as the President’s special representative. | 361 |
| 125 | Sept. 7 [Rec’d Oct. 15] | From the Diplomatic Agent at Cairo | British regret expressed at misuse of U.S. flag in Egypt; steps taken to prevent recurrence. | 361 |
| 2142 | Oct. 14 [Rec’d Oct. 16] | From the Ambassador in Italy (tel.) | Italy hesitates to make an offensive without sufficient forces. Italian and French rivalry in evidence. | 362 |
| 2145 | Oct. 14 [Rec’d Oct. 16] | From the Ambassador in Italy (tel.) | Official discussion of Italy’s position should armistice be declared. | 362 |
| 5442 | Oct. 16 | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) | Views of Joffre and press comment on German demand for armistice; attitude of European statesmen toward President Wilson’s preeminence in negotiations. | 363 |
| 2823 | Oct. 15 [Rec’d Oct. 16] | From the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.) | British attitude toward U.S. correspondence with Germany on subject of peace offer. | 365 |
| 5274 | Oct. 18 | From the Minister in Switzerland (tel.) | Text of manifesto of Emperor Charles, Oct. 16, proclaiming federalization of Austria. | 367 |
american reply to the austro-hungarian peace note, october 19, repudiating autonomy of subject peoples as a basis of peace—german note of october 20 conveying assurances of popular control of the government
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 466 | Oct. 19 | To the Swedish Minister | Forwards the President’s reply to Austria-Hungary’s peace note: Repudiation of autonomy of subject peoples as basis of peace. | 368 |
| 5277 | Oct. 18 [Rec’d Oct. 19] | From the Minister in Switzerland (tel.) | Emperor Charles attempts to communicate with President Wilson through unofficial channels. Comments. | 369 |
| 4832 | Oct. 19 [Rec’d Oct. 20] | From the Chargé in the Netherlands (tel.) | German declaration regarding liberation of imprisoned and deported Belgians. | 370 |
| 4833 | Oct. 19 [Rec’d Oct. 20] | From the Chargé in the Netherlands (tel.) | Quotes Cardinal Mercier’s letter of Oct. 17 to President Wilson, enclosing text of German declaration on liberating Belgian prisoners. | 371 |
| 4834 | Oct. 19 [Rec’d Oct. 20] | From the Chargé in the Netherlands (tel.) | Views of political organs in Germany on peace notes. In congress of Bavarian Socialists, the Emperor’s abdication demanded and revolution suggested. | 372 |
| 5266 | Oct. 18 [Rec’d Oct.20] | From the Minister in Switzerland (tel.) | Progress toward democratization of Germany. | 373 |
| 2191 | Oct. 20 [Rec’d Oct. 21] | From the Ambassador in Italy (tel.) | Italian press discusses fourteen points and Italy’s rights, declaring that Entente should formulate its peace program before beginning negotiations with Germany. | 375 |
| 2269 | Oct. 21 | To the Chargé in the Netherlands (tel.) | Desires copies of Erzberger’s pamphlet entitled The League of Nations the Way to Peace. | 376 |
| 2181 | Oct. 19 [Rec’d Oct. 21] | From the Ambassador in Italy (tel.) | Italian territorial aspirations; comments on military situation. | 377 |
| 2196 | Oct. 21 [Rec’d Oct. 22] | From the Ambassador in Italy (tel.) | Italian press comment on President Wilson’s reply to Austria-Hungary. | 378 |
| 5173 | Oct. 22 | To the Minister in Switzerland (tel.) | Department can not authorize discussion with anyone representing Emperor Charles. | 379 |
| 2202 | Oct. 22 | From the Ambassador in Italy (tel.) | Military rivalry between Italians and French in Albania and Serbis. | 379 |
| Oct. 22 | From the Swiss Chargé | Transmits German note of Oct. 20 for President Wilson: Assurance that peace offer is from Government supported by people. | 379 |
american note to germany, october 23—submission of the correspondence with germany to the associated governments—speech of the german chancellor, october 22—german note of october 27—austro—hungarian note, transmitted october 29, offering to negotiate separately
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| Oct. 23 | To the Swiss Chargé | The President’s message to Germany: Correspondence on peace negotiations has been submitted to Allies; determination to treat only with representatives of German people. | 381 | |
| 460 | Oct. 23 | To the Italian Ambassador; the same to diplomatic representatives of the other Associated Powers | Submits correspondence with Germany relative to armistice and terms of peace for consideration of his Government. | 383 |
| Undated [Rec’d Oct. 23] | From the British Embassy | Telegram of Oct. 22 from Balfour: Authorization has been given British naval commander in chief at Mudros to discuss armistice with Turks. | 384 | |
| Oct. 22 [Rec’d Oct. 23] | From the Ambassador in Italy (tel.) | Italy’s criticism of German reply regarding terms of armistice. | 384 | |
| 2212 | Oct. 23 [Rec’d Oct. 24] | From the Ambassador in Italy (tel.) | Italian offensive begins, contrary to military judgment. | 386 |
| 4882 | Oct. 24 [Rec’d Oct. 251] | From the Chargé in the Netherlands (tel.) | Text of German Chancellor’s speech of Oct. 22 on peace, league of nations, and internal policy. | 386 |
| 5395 | Oct. 25 [Rec’d Oct. 271] | From the Minister in Switzerland (tel.) | Disrupted empire follows Austrian Emperor’s proclamation of federalization; political action taken by various nationalities. | 392 |
| Oct. 23 [Rec’d Oct. 28] | From the Vice Consul at Zurich (tel.) | German Admiralty reluctantly agrees to discontinue submarine operations. People favor abdication of Emperor, military leaders opposing it. | 394 | |
| Oct. 28 | From the Swiss Chargé | Transmits German note of Oct. 27 for President Wilson: Assurance that peace negotiations are being conducted by government of the people. | 395 | |
| 5448 | Oct. 27 [Rec’d Oct. 28] | From the Minister in Switzerland (tel.) | Dismemberment of Austria-Hungary, several nationalities asserting independence. | 396 |
| 6686 | Oct. 14 [Rec’d Oct. 29] | From the Ambassador in France | Transmits copies of resolutions adopted by Congress of French Socialist Party and appeal of General Labor Confederation to the workingmen of France. | 398 |
| 5461 | Oct. 28 [Rec’d Oct. 29] | From the Minister in Switzerland (tel.) | Press report of political changes in Hungary, Germany, and Austria. | 403 |
| 5328 | Oct. 29 | From the Swedish Minister | Transmits Austro-Hungarian note offering to negotiate for separate peace. | 404 |
participation of colonel house in the armistice negotiations at paris—interpretation of the fourteen points—british reservation concerning “freedom of the seas”—american note to turkey, october 31—austro—hungarian note, received october 31
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | page |
| 5 | Oct. 29 | From the Special Representative (tel.): to the President | Forwards analysis of the President’s fourteen points and inquires if interpretation is satisfactory. | 405 |
| 7 | Oct. 29 | From the Special Representative (tel.) | Policy of Allies said to be to take control of peace negotiations out of hands of President Wilson. | 413 |
| 3191 | Oct. 29 | From the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.) | Prevailing opinions in Great Britain regarding recent events and discussion of economic policy after the war. | 413 |
| 3042 | Oct. 29 | From the Chargé in Denmark (tel.) | The Kaiser’s abdication imminent. | 415 |
| 4904 | Oct. 29 [Rec’d Oct. 30] | From the Chargé in the Netherlands (tel.) | Turkey desirous of renewing friendly relations with the United States. | 416 |
| 3043 | Oct. 29 | From the Chargé in Denmark (tel.) | Reports visit by German Liberal in effort to establish Germany’s claim to democratic, representative government. | 416 |
| Oct. 26 [Rec’d Oct. 30] | From the Vice Consul at Zurich (tel.) | Necessity for abdication of the Emperor recognized by Germans. | 418 | |
| 5480 | Oct. 29 [Rec’d Oct. 30] | From the Minister in Switzerland (tel.) | Austria-Hungary sends representative to sue for separate peace as necessity. | 419 |
| Oct. 30 | The President to the Special Representative (tel.) | Analysis of fourteen points is satisfactory interpretation of principles involved. | 421 | |
| 8 | Oct. 30 | From the Special Representative (tel.): to the President | Discussion of the President’s fourteen points with Allied representatives. Their failure to agree. | 421 |
| Oct. 30 | The President to the Special Representative (tel.) | Declines to take part in negotiations for a peace which does not include freedom of seas and league of nations. | 423 | |
| 9 | Oct. 30 | From the Special Representative (tel.): to the President | Suggested action in case of disagreement among Allies on fourteen points. | 423 |
| 10 | Oct. 30 | From the Special Representative (tel.): to the President | British plan for disposal of German colonies, and for Allied conference to settle differences. | 424 |
| 12 | Oct. 30 [Rec’d Oct. 31] | From the Special Representative (tel.): to the President | British draft of proposed reply to the President by Allied Governments on peace terms. Comments. | 425 |
| 13 | Oct. 30 [Rec’d Oct. 31] | From the Special Representative (tel.): to the President | Adoption of British draft as Allies’ reply to President Wilson’s fourteen points. | 427 |
| Oct. 31 | The President to the Special Representative (tel.) | Insistence upon acceptance by the Allies of principle of freedom of the seas. | 427 | |
| 984 | Oct. 31 | To the Spanish Ambassador | Turkish request for armistice negotiations will be communicated to the Allies. | 428 |
| 5348 | Oct. 30 [Rec’d Oct. 31] | From the Swedish Minister | Transmits Austro-Hungarian note requesting immediate armistice. | 429 |
| Oct. 31 | Department memorandum | Swedish Minister is informed that Austro-Hungarian request will be submitted to Allies for consideration. | 429 | |
| 332 | Oct. 31 | To the Ambassador in Russia (tel.) | Assurances to Government of Northern Russia that Russian interests will be safeguarded in treating with Germany. | 430 |
discussion of the armistice terms—the armistice with turkey, signed october 30—disintegration of austria-hungary—the armistice with austria-hungary, signed november 3
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 23 | Oct. 31 | From the Special Representative (tel.): to the President | Terms of armistice to be proposed to Austria have been agreed upon. | 430 |
| 2255 | Oct. 30 [Rec’d Oct. 31] | From the Ambassador in Italy (tel.) | Press comment on Austrian peace note; successful Italian offensive. | 431 |
| 24 | Nov. 1 | From the Special Representative (tel.) | Transmits text of proposed armistice with Austria-Hungary. | 433 |
| Oct. 31 [Rec’d Nov. 1] | From the Russian Ambassador | No recognized government in Russia to consider peace terms. Suggested terms of armistice as affecting Russia. | 435 | |
| 30 | Nov. 1 | From the Special Representative (tel.): to the President | Progress made toward agreement on terms of armistice with Germany. | 438 |
| 5506 | Oct. 31 [Rec’d Nov. 1] | From the Minister in Switzerland (tel.) | Press reports soldiers in Vienna and Budapest disarming and demanding representation in National Council. | 438 |
| 5520 | Oct. 31 [Rec’d Nov. 1] | From the Minister in Switzerland (tel.) | Press comment on disintegration of Austria-Hungary and economic and political situation. | 439 |
| 2261 | Oct. 30 [Rec’d Nov. 1] | From the Ambassador in Italy (tel.) | Telegram of Italian chief of staff: Austro-Hungarian commission visits Italian lines with instructions to enter negotiations for armistice; Italian reply. | 441 |
| 32 | Undated [Rec’d Nov. 1] | From the Special Representative (tel.) | Text of conditions of armistice with Turkey. | 441 |
| Nov. 2 | Department memorandum | Bakhmeteff urges the United States to become champion for Russia at Versailles, treating the country as an entity. | 443 | |
| 5513 | Oct. 31 [Rec’d Nov. 2] | From the Minister in Switzerland (tel.) | Growing ascendancy of civil over military authorities in Germany; constitutional changes. | 443 |
| 35 | Nov. 2 | From the Special Representative (tel.): to the President | Agreed that terms of armistice to be offered Germany should await Austria’s reply. | 444 |
| 5543 | Nov. 2 [Rec’d Nov. 3] | From the Minister in Switzerland (tel.) | Political developments in Austria-Hungary. | 445 |
| 38 [39?] | Nov. 3 | From the Special Representative (tel.) | Austrian armistice signed. | 447 |
discussion of president wilson’s principles of peace—note of the soviet government, received november 3, regarding participation in the peace negotiations—reports of constitutional changes in germany—memorandum of the allied governments on the bases of peace, november 4—agreement on the terms of the armistice for germany
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 38 | Nov. 3 | From the Special Representative (tel.): to the President | Discussion with Prime Ministers on subject of the President’s fourteen points. | 448 |
| 1290, 1297 | Oct. 29, Nov. 2 [Rec’d Oct. 30, Nov. 3] | From the Minister in Norway (tel.) | Quotes Russian Soviet note to Norway for President Wilson: Protest against U.S. and Allied treatment accorded Russia and demand for statement of policy. | 448 |
| 41 | Nov. 3 | From the Special Representative (tel.) | After further discussion, Allies agree on message to be sent Germany. British note of Nov. 3 quoted on willingness to discuss freedom of the seas. | 455 |
| 4927 | Nov. 3 [Rec’d Nov. 4] | From the Chargé in the Netherlands (tel.) | German Chancellor, in interview with Dutch reporter, describes democratization of Germany. | 457 |
| 2334 | Nov. 4 | To the Chargé in the Netherlands (tel.) | Requests text of German constitutional amendments. | 459 |
| 2335 | Nov. 4 | To the Chargé in the Netherlands (tel.) | Action on the Kaiser’s abdication said to have been delayed by report that President Wilson did not insist upon it. | 459 |
| 4943 | Nov. 5 | From the Chargé in the Netherlands (tel.) | Official denial that any statement had been made reflecting views of U.S. Government regarding abdication of the Kaiser. | 459n |
| 45 | Nov. 4 | From the Special Representative (tel.) | Authorizes announcement in the United States that terms of armistice to be offered Germany have been; unanimously agreed upon by Allies. | 460 |
| 42 | Nov. 4 | From the Special Representative (tel.): to the President | Quotes resolutions agreed upon in conference with Allied representatives and memorandum of Allied Governments on the bases of peace. | 460 |
| 4930 | Nov. 4 [Rec’d Nov. 5] | From the Chargé in the Netherlands (tel.) | The Kaiser’s proclamation of Oct. 28 on governmental reforms, as quoted in German press. | 462 |
| 47 | Nov. 4 [Rec’d Nov. 5] | From the Special Representative (tel.): to the President | Procedure agreed upon for handling of armistice negotiations with Germany. | 463 |
| 46 | Nov. 4 [Rec’d Nov. 5] | From the Special Representative (tel.): to the President | Conditions of armistice to be proposed to Germany. | 463 |
american note to germany, november 5, transmitting the allied memorandum and referring further communications to marshal foch—appeal of president wilson to the peoples of austria-hungary for moderation—further inquiry of the soviet government regarding negotiations—false report of the signature of the armistice
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 286 | Nov. 5 | To the Swiss Minister | Allied statement for Germany expressing willingness to make peace oh the President’s terms. Foch authorized to receive delegates. | 468 |
| 10108 | Oct. 22 [Rec’d Nov. 5] | From the Chargé in Great Britain | Transmits communication of Oct. 15 from Executive Committee of the Union of Democratic Control supporting the President’s peace terms. | 469 |
| 3275 | Nov. 5 | To the Minister in Switzerland (tel.) | For publication: The President’s appeal to liberated nationalities of Austria-Hungary for moderation. | 470 |
| Nov. 5 | From the Minister in Norway (tel.) | Text of Norwegian note stating that the Bolsheviks desire to negotiate with the United States and the Allies. | 471 | |
| 4964 | Nov. 5 [Rec’d Nov. 6] | From the Chargé in the Netherlands (tel.) | Press account of antiwar movement at Kiel conducted by Independent Socialists, assisted by soldiers. | 471 |
| 5579 | Nov. 4 [Rec’d Nov. 6] | From the Minister in Switzerland (tel.) | Bolshevik menace in Austria; Austrian request for U.S. troops. | 472 |
| 2356 | Nov. 6 | To the Chargé in the Netherlands (tel.) | The President is disposed to have friendly regard for interests of Luxembourg. | 472 |
| 5595 | Nov. 5 [Rec’d Nov. 6] | From the Minister in Switzerland (tel.) | Liquidation of Austro-Hungarian Monarchy; organizing of independent states; combating of Bolshevism. | 472 |
| 4962 | Nov. 6 | From the Chargé in the Netherlands (tel.) | Reported departure for the west of German delegation to conclude armistice and to open peace negotiations. | 474 |
| 3473 | Nov. 6 | From the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.) | Foreign Office shares U.S. views on armistice with separate Balkan states and settlement of political questions at eventual peace congress. | 474 |
| 3463 | Nov. 6 [Rec’d Nov. 7] | From the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.) | Attitude of Labor Party toward peace. | 475 |
| 4944 | Nov. 6 [Rec’d Nov. 7] | From the Chargé in the Netherlands (tel.) | German press account of constitutional changes in German Government. | 476 |
| 270 | Oct. 10 [Rec’d Nov. 7] | From the Consul General at Sofia | His journey with Bulgarian officials to the front; armistice with Entente; abdication of the Tsar; evacuation by Germans. | 476 |
| 15 | Nov. 7 | To the Special Representative (tel.) | Armistice reported signed. Requests confirmation for publication. | 480 |
| 55 | Nov. 7 | From the Special Representative (tel.) | Armistice not yet signed. | 480 |
| 6198 | Nov. 7 | To the Ambassador in France (tel.) | False report of signing of armistice causing great excitement. | 480 |
the armistice negotiations with the germans—revolution in germany and abdication of the kaiser—refusal of the american government to negotiate with the soviet government—the armistice with germany, signed november 11
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 58 | Nov. 7 | From the Special Representative (tel.): to the President | Quotes messages between German Government and Foch arranging for reception of German peace plenipotentiaries. | 481 |
| 4858 | Oct. 16 [Rec’d Nov. 8] | From the Minister in Switzerland | Danger of anarchy in Poland and the Balkans when German troops withdraw; need of Allied force to carry out agreements. | 482 |
| 62 | Nov. 8 | From the Special Representative (tel.): to the President | Text of Foch’s message announcing arrival of German plenipotentiaries; their formal request for armistice; text delivered to them. | 482 |
| 65 | Nov. 8 | From the Special Representative (tel.): Auchincloss to Polk | Investigation of false report of signing of armistice. | 483 |
| 1325 | Nov. 8 | From the Minister in Norway (tel.) | Great Britain will refuse to recognize any transfer of German tonnage to Norway pending peace negotiations. | 483 |
| 1324 | Nov. 8 [Rec’d Nov. 9] | From the Minister in Norway (tel.) | Russian Soviet note offering to negotiate with the United States to secure termination of hostilities. Similar offer to the Allies. | 484 |
| 5012 | Nov. 9 | From the Chargé in the Netherlands (tel.) | Report of the Kaiser’s resolve to abdicate and of prospect of new Government in Germany. | 484 |
| 70 | Nov. 9 | From the Special Representative (tel.): to the President | Return of German delegation to Spa, after preliminary conference with Allies, delayed by German bombardment. | 485 |
| 5772 | Nov. 8 [Rec’d Nov. 9] | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) | Origin of false report of signing of armistice. | 485 |
| 72 | Nov. 9 | From the Special Representative (tel.); to the President also | Versailles suggested as meeting place for peace conference. | 485 |
| 5002 | Nov. 8 [Rec’d Nov. 9] | From the Chargé in the Netherlands (tel.) | Press report of appeal of German Chancellor and others for order and reconstruction of Government. Proclamation of Bavarian Republic. | 486 |
| Nov. 9 | To the Minister in Norway (tel.) | Refusal to negotiate with Bolshevik authorities. | 488 | |
| 74 | Nov. 9 | From the Special Representative (tel.); to the President also | Text of French Foreign Office note on German reluctance to accept terms of armistice. | 489 |
| Nov. 9 [Rec’d Nov. 10] | From the Consul General at London (tel.) | Quotes Prime Minister of Australia as objecting to certain of fourteen points and to settlement of peace terms without consulting Dominions. | 490 | |
| Nov. 10 | From the Chargé in the Netherlands (tel.) | The Kaiser is reported to have departed for the Netherlands. | 491 | |
| 5017 | Nov. 10 | From the Chargé in the Netherlands (tel.) | Press reports successful revolution in Germany. Chancellor Ebert’s proclamation regarding reconstruction quoted. | 491 |
| 86 | Nov. 11 | From the Special Representative (tel.): to the President | Armistice with Germany signed. | 492 |
| 5026 | Nov. 11 | From the Chargé in the Netherlands (tel.) | Press reports Germany transformed into a republic after bloodless revolution. Ebert quoted. | 492 |
| 85 | Nov. 11 | From the Special Representative (tel.): to the President | Quotes Germany’s instructions to its plenipotentiaries to sign armistice, at same time to request modification for purpose of revictualing. | 493 |
| 96 | Nov. 11 [Rec’d Nov. 12] | From the Special Representative (tel.) | Armistice terms as finally signed same as formerly cabled Department except for changes described. | 494 |
Cooperation of the United States with the Allied Powers in the Administration of Shipping: The Allied Maritime Transport Council
representation of the united states on the allied maritime transport council—first and second meetings of the council, march 11–14, april 23–25—resolution recommending the establishment of program committees, april 25—discussion of the utilization of german ships chartered by france from brazil application of the agreement for equal division of chartered neutral tonnage between great britain and the united states—french representations against this agreement—proposed reapportionment under an allied chartering committee: refusal of the united states to enter into the proposed arrangement
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 3018 | Jan. 2 | To the Ambassador in France (tel.) | Inquiry regarding French use of 30 steamers obtained from Brazil. Equal division of tonnage advocated. | 498 |
| 42 | Jan. 11 [Rec’d Jan. 12] | From the Commercial Adviser of the British Embassy | Great Britain agrees to principle of equal division of chartered neutral tonnage; application to Norwegian ships. | 499 |
| 3060 | Jan. 19 [Rec’d Jan. 21] | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) | Text of Foreign Office note stating reasons why France should not give back any part of Brazilian tonnage. | 500 |
| 6411 | Feb. 1 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) | Appointment of U.S. representative to inter-Allied shipping council (Allied Maritime Transport Council). | 501 |
| Feb. 18 | From the British Ambassador on Special Mission | Certification against U.S. liability in requisitioning of certain ships by Shipping Board Emergency Fleet Corp. | 501 | |
| Feb. 19 | To the British Ambassador on Special Mission | U.S. endorsement of agreement of Jan. 30 between Shipping Board and British Treasury on payment for certain requisitioned ships. | 502 | |
| Feb. 25 | The Commercial Adviser of the British Embassy to the Chairman of the War Trade Board | British authorization for final settlement in division of Norwegian tonnage between Great Britain and the United States. | 503 | |
| 9060 | Mar. 14 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): from Stevens | Allied delegates in Maritime Transport Council have agreed upon tonnage dispositions making possible sending of coal to Italy. | 504 |
| 3322 | Mar. 16 | To the Ambassador in France (tel.) | The United States will withdraw from negotiations with Brazil for German vessels. Instructions to inquire if France will use them in best interests of Allies. | 504 |
| 3413 | Mar. 20 [Rec’d Mar. 21] | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) | French assurance that Brazilian vessels will be used to meet most urgent transportation needs of the war. | 506 |
| 9180 | Mar. 22 [Rec’d Mar. 23] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): Sheldon to W.T.B. | French representations for modification of proposed division of chartered neutral tonnage. | 506 |
| 7201 | Apr. 9 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) | Requests names of representatives on Allied Maritime Transport Council, its functions, and character of subjects it considers. | 507 |
| Apr. 10 [Rec’d Apr. 11] | From the French High Commissioner | Request for U.S. adherence to proposed reapportionment of neutral tonnage by Inter-Allied Chartering Committee. Presidency offered to U.S. representative. | 508 | |
| 9450 | Apr. 11 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) | Membership and purpose of Maritime Transport Council. | 509 |
| 7261 | Apr. 12 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): W. T. B. to Sheldon | Tentative plan for equal distribution of Dutch and Norwegian tonnage. | 510 |
| 7362 | Apr. 20 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): Hurley to Stevens | Refusal of the United States to enter into proposed plan for reallocation of neutral tonnage. | 511 |
| 3738 | Apr. 29,30 [Rec’d Apr. 30, May 1] | From the Ambassador in France (tel.): Stevens to the President | Recommendations of Maritime Transport Council in second meeting, and general statement of import and tonnage situation. | 512 |
| 1584 | July 25 | To the Ambassador in Italy (tel.); the same to the Ambassadors in Great Britain and France | Advisable that Japan be represented on Inter-Allied Maritime Transport Council in London. | 517 |
| 438 | July 27 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.); to repeat to Paris and Rome | Appointment of Rublee as co-member with Stevens on Allied Maritime Transport Council. | 518 |
| 1127 | Aug. 31 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) | U.S. policy of drastic reduction of imports in order to release tonnage for military purposes. | 519 |
third meeting of the allied maritime transport council, august 29–30: difficulties presented by the programs for transportation of american troops and of food-request of the allied governments for the submission of american import programs to general scrutiny—fourth meeting of the allied maritime transport council, september 30—october 2—commitment of the united states by the secretary of war to the submission of its import programs—allocation of additional shipping for american army transport at the expense of european imports
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| Undated [Rec’d Aug. 31] | From the British Ambassador on Special Mission (tel.) | Describes tonnage difficulties and requests presence of U.S. specialists in consultation at London. | 520 | |
| 1525 | Aug. 31 [Rec’d Sept. 2] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): Stevens and Rublee to Hurley | Reports third meeting of Maritime Transport Council. Observations on import program and 80-division plan. | 521 |
| 1619 | Sept. 2 [Rec’d Sept. 3] | From the French Ambassador | Joins in British request that U.S. delegates be sent to London to assist in early settlement of tonnage question. | 523 |
| 1619 | Sept. 4 [Rec’d Sept. 5] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): Sheldon to W.T.B. | Allies’ request for submission of American import programs for general scrutiny. | 524 |
| 18840/C–1 | Sept. 6 | From the Italian Ambassador | Italy supports British position regarding the U.S. request for cargo tonnage. | 525 |
| 1710 | Sept. 7 [Rec’d Sept. 8] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) | Shipping Mission’s report on decisions reached by Maritime Transport Council, Aug. 29 and 30, on food program, tonnage, etc. | 525 |
| 2425 | Oct. 26 | To the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.): Baker to Reading | A.E.F. needs stated and maximum assignment of tonnage requested. | 528 |
| 2445 | Oct. 26 | To the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | Notification of transfer to British control, by Shipping Board, of Norwegian sailing vessels off coast of South America. | 529 |
| 2533 | Oct. 31 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | Proposed arrangement between Great Britain and the United States for supplying coal to South America. | 529 |
| 3256 | Oct. 31 [Rec’d Nov. 1] | From the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.): Sheldon to W.T.B. | Quotes telegram to Baker on inadequacy of U.S. import restrictions; also quotes Baker’s commitment of the United States to participation in program committees. | 532 |
| 2689 | Nov. 7 | To the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | British obligation under agreement to supply River Plate district with coal. | 534 |
| 2706 | Nov. 8 | To the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | Situation with regard to import restrictions and position of W.T.B. in relation thereto will be explained. | 534 |
Cooperation of the United States with the Allied Powers in the Supply and Distribution of Food: The Food Council
american measures to meet the allies’ need of wheat—efforts of the food administration to secure acceptance by the allies of increased shipments of pork products
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| Jan. 1 | The Food Administrator to the F.A. Representative at London (tel.) | Quotes his letter to Robson: Estimate of Canada’s wheat export surplus; further advance from the United States to be replaced by Canada if needed. | 535 | |
| Jan. 14 | The Food Administrator to the F.A. Representative at London (tel.) | Measures to secure wheat for the Allies. | 536 | |
| 103 | Jan. 17 | The F.A. Representative at London to the Food Administrator (tel.) | Text of British Food Controller’s note on imperative need of Allies for wheat. | 536 |
| Jan. 23 | The Food Administrator to the F.A. Representative at London (tel.) | Message for British Food Controller promising greater endeavor to conserve wheat for export. | 536 | |
| Feb. 22 | British and Italian Ambassadors and French High Commissioner to Food Administrator | Arrangements for carrying meat products to seaboard. Appeal for sufficient grain from reserves to load full cargoes. | 537 | |
| Feb. 26 | The Food Administrator to the British Ambassador on Special Mission | Arrangements for shipments of wheat and corn involving shortage in the United States. | 538 | |
| Mar. 2 | The Food Administrator to the F.A. Representative at London (tel.) | Text of his letter to Reading proposing Allied purchase of U.S. surplus pork products; instruction to present to Food Controller. | 539 | |
| Mar. 4 | The British Ambassador on Special Mission to the Food Administrator | Efforts to give large order for pork. Alarm shown at U.S. shortage of breadstuffs. | 540 | |
| Mar. 5 | The Food Administrator to the F.A. Representative at London (tel.) | Crisis in prices of livestock; increased consumption permitted; definite program of Allied requirements needed. | 541 | |
| Mar. 21 | The Food Administrator to the British Ambassador on Special Mission | Figures showing grain export including an advance which was to be liquidated by Canadian wheat. | 541 | |
| 78 | Mar. 28 | The Food Administrator to the F.A. Representative at London (tel.) | Measures adopted for conservation of wheat. | 544 |
| Mar. 29 | The Food Administrator to the British Food Controller (tel.) | Five hundred leading hotels resolve to abolish use of wheat products until next harvest. | 544 | |
| 139 | Mar. 30 | The F. A. Representative at London to the Food Administrator (tel.) | British Food Controller sends message of appreciation of U.S. conservation of wheat. | 545 |
| Mar. 30 | The British Ambassador on Special Mission to the Food Administrator | Misunderstanding regarding wheat export figures and replacement from Canada. Further discussion proposed. | 545 | |
| Apr. 3 | The Food Administrator to the British Ambassador on Special Mission | Reaffirmation of attitude regarding Canadian replacements of wheat exported for the Allies. | 547 | |
| Apr. 16 | The British Ambassador on Special Mission to the Food Administrator | Wheat Executive agrees to allocation of Canadian wheat to the United States as final settlement. | 549 | |
| Apr. 24 | The Food Administrator to the British Ambassador on Special Mission | Attention is called to fact that allocation of Canadian wheat is for month of May and not final settlement. | 549 | |
| 89 | May 4 | The Food Administrator to the F.A. Representative at London (tel.) | Message for British Food Controller: Improved outlook for future flour shipments. | 550 |
| 160 | May 8 | The F.A. Representative at London to the Food Administrator (tel.) | British Food Controller offers congratulations on success of wheat export. | 550 |
| May 8 | The Food Administrator to the F.A. Representative at London (tel.) | Instructions to secure program of monthly requirement of pork products imports into England during summer months. | 550 |
mission of the food administrator to Europe—conference of food controllers at london: resolution of july 29, providing for an interallied food council, committee of representatives, executives, and program committees
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| May 20 | The Food Administrator to the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) | Program for next year’s food supplies to Allies can be discussed when mission goes to Europe. | 551 | |
| 168 | May 20 | The F.A. Representative at London to the Food Administrator (tel.) | Report on British meat situation and prospects for increased pork orders. | 551 |
| 95 | May 22 | The Food Administrator to the F.A. Representative at London (tel.) | Estimate of supplies of beef and pork available for export to Allies in summer and fall. | 553 |
| 176 | June 1 | The F.A. Representative at London to the Food Administrator (tel.) | Questions of securing tonnage and of financing meat exports. Inquiry regarding lard. | 555 |
| June 4 | The Food Administrator to the F.A. Representative at London (tel.) | British pork program to be discussed when mission goes to London. Reply to inquiry regarding lard. | 555 | |
| June 12 | The British Ambassador on Special Mission to the Food Administrator | Invitation to be guest of British Government while on visit to England. | 556 | |
| June 14 | The Food Administrator to the British Ambassador on Special Mission | Mission to coordinate problems of production, transportation, and supply. Invitation to be guest of Great Britain accepted. | 556 | |
| 229 | July 27 [Rec’d July 28] | The F.A. Secretary to the Acting Food Administrator (tel.) | Resolution of Food Controllers of Associated Powers for economy and elimination of waste in foodstuffs. Publicity requested. | 556 |
| July 29 | Resolutions of U.S. and Allied Food Controllers | Formation of Inter-Allied Food Council, Committee of Representatives, executives and committees for coordination of food programs. | 557 |
Cooperation of the United States with the Allied Powers in the Distribution of Industrial Raw Materials and Products: The Munitions Council, the Executives and Program Committees
british-american tank agreement, january 22—participation of the united states in the inter-allied metals conference—consideration of the formation of a munitions council—plans for a system of program committees; recommendations that the united states be represented on them—american proposal for a tin executive
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 3082 | Jan. 23 | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) | U.S. representation at a metals conference in Paris is requested. | 559 |
| 3148 | Feb. 6 | To the Ambassador in France (tel.) | Instruction to request Pershing to assign one of his staff to attend metals conference. | 559 |
| 6557 | Feb. 13 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.); to repeat to Rome and Paris | War Department quoted as agreeing to cooperate in measures adopted by munitions committee of inter-Allied conference of Nov. 1917 in Paris. | 559 |
| 8076 | Jan. 22 [Rec’d Feb. 23] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain | Forwards original signed agreement between the United States and Great Britain for joint manufacture of tanks. | 560 |
| 3530 | Apr. 5 [Rec’d Apr. 6] | From the Ambassador in France (tel.): McFadden to W.T.B. | Permanent Inter-Allied Metal Committee; its functions. Approval of his connection therewith requested. | 562 |
| 3621 | Apr. 15 [Rec’d Apr. 16] | From the Ambassador in France (tel.): McFadden to W.T.B. | Metal Conference urges U.S. cooperation in control of wolfram. | 563 |
| 3609 | Apr. 19 | To the Ambassador in France (tel.); mutatis mutandis, to the Ambassador in Great Britain | Necessity for direct negotiations with British and French representatives for control of tin, tungsten, and other raw materials. | 564 |
| 3692 | Apr. 24 | To the Ambassador in France (tel.): W.T.B. to McFadden | Authorization to act as representative of W.T.B. upon Metals Committee on questions relating to import and export licensing only. | 564 |
| Apr. 27 [Rec’d Apr. 29] | From the French Ambassador | Proposed formation of a munitions council. U.S. representation desired. | 565 | |
| 9877 | May 6 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): Stevens to the President | Information on Allied executives or program committees. U.S. representation thereon recommended. | 566 |
| 3874 | May 13 | From the Ambassador in France (tel.): McFadden to W.T.B. | French Minister of Munitions proposes sending mission to Washington to discuss all subjects relating to munitions. | 568 |
| 3875 | May 13 [Rec’d May 14] | From the Ambassador in France (tel.): Cravath to Crosby | Recommends U.S. representation on proposed inter-Allied munitions council. | 569 |
| 3902 | May 15 [Rec’d May 16] | From the Ambassador in France (tel.): McFadden to W.T.B. | Inter-Allied Metal Conference discusses distribution of wolfram and approves of conference at Washington on non-ferrous metals and alloys. | 569 |
| 7911 | May 23 | To the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.): Crosby to Cravath | Consideration of request for U.S. representation at proposed munitions council. | 571 |
| 7942 | May 25 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): Woolley to Sheldon | War Industries Board quoted on negotiations for procurement and distribution of tin. | 571 |
| 10246 | May 25 | From the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.): Stevens to Hurley, McAdoo, etc. | Functions of proposed program committees. U.S. representation on each committee urged. | 572 |
| 10248 | May 26 | From the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.): Cravath to Crosby and Leffingwell | Inter-Allied program-making committees for every important class of purchases and imports approved by Great Britain. | 574 |
| 4009 | May 28 | From the Ambassador in France (tel.): McFadden to W.T.B. | Inter-Allied Munitions Council definitely decided upon; its composition, functions, and general activities. Pichon quoted. | 575 |
| 10357 | May 31 | From the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.): Cravath to Crosby | Desirability of U.S. representation at first meeting of Munitions Council. | 577 |
| 4292 | May 31 | To the Ambassador in France (tel.): Woolley to McFadden | Direct negotiations approved in dealing with tungsten and other raw materials. | 578 |
| 10373 | May 31 | From the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.). Sheldon to W.T.B. | Great Britain unwilling to relinquish control of tin or to grant any but general powers to conclude agreement in Washington. | 579 |
| 4074 | June 4 [Rec’d June 5] | From the Ambassador in France (tel.): McFadden to W.T.B. | France and Great Britain insist that permanent council dealing with munitions remain in Paris. U.S. representation urged. | 580 |
formation of the inter-allied munitions council, june 4—discussion of american representation on the munitions council and the program committees—american efforts to conduct the negotiations in the united states
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 4084 | June 4 [Rec’d June 5] | From the Ambassador in France (tel.): McFadden to W.T.B. | Reports having unofficially attended formal meeting of Munitions Council. | 581 |
| June 5 | To the French Ambassador | Proposed mission to Washington to discuss all subjects relating to munitions will supersede original plan. | 581 | |
| 4113 | June 6 | From the Ambassador in France (tel.): McFadden to W.T.B. | Inter-Allied Metal Conference to be permanent subcommittee of Munitions Council which will sit in London or Paris. | 582 |
| 4130 | June 8 [Rec’d June 9] | From the Ambassador in France (tel.): McFadden to W.T.B. | Memorandum of Munitions Council calling attention to points regarding supply of munitions and urging U.S. representation on Council. | 583 |
| 4127 | June 8 [Rec’d June 9] | From the Ambassador in France (tel.): McFadden to W.T.B. | Organization and functions of Inter-Allied Munitions Council. | 584 |
| 10583 | June 12 [Rec’d June 13] | From the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.) | Report from Stevens, Sheldon, and Cravath listing Allied program committees, their powers, personnel, etc., and urging U.S. representation thereon. | 587 |
| 4525 | June 13 | To the Ambassador in France (tel.): Woolley to McFadden | Draft of plan for inter-Allied control of tin, which was submitted direct to France. No reply received. | 591 |
| 8410 | June 24 | To the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | American representation on various program committees is receiving consideration. | 593 |
| 10836 | June 24 | From the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.): Sheldon to W.T.B. | Suggests that W.T.B., London, could render assistance on program committees until War Industries Board is properly represented. | 593 |
| 1 | July 1 | From the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.): Sheldon to W.T.B. | Cases cited of lack of inter-Allied coordination. Presence of officials of War Industries Board in London or Paris necessary. | 594 |
| 32 | July 3 | To the Chargé in Great Britain(tel.): Woolley to Sheldon | Statements to prove that War Industries Board has not caused delay in establishing executive committees in London or Paris. | 595 |
american memorandum on coordination of programs, july 12—appointment of an american representative on the munitions council-mission of the war industries board to europe—american participation in the meeting of the munitions council, august 14—formation of the tin executive—requests for the submission of american programs to the committees
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 184 | July 12 | To the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | Proposed plan for formulation and execution of coordinated programs by Associated Governments. | 597 |
| July 16 | To the British Ambassador on Special Mission; mutatis mutandis, to the French and Italian Ambassadors | Transmits memorandum of the Secretary of War, July 11, on American participation in meetings of Munitions Council. Comments. | 599 | |
| 5175 | Aug. 1 | To the Ambassador in France (tel.); to repeat to the Ambassador in Great Britain | Mission of the War Industries Board to Europe. | 600 |
| 4784 | Aug. 15 [Rec’d Aug. 16] | From the Ambassador in France (tel.): Summers to Baruch | Report on meetings of Munitions Council. | 600 |
| 1451 | Aug. 28 [Rec’d Aug. 29] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): Summers to Baruch | Text of formal agreement for control of tin, signed by Great Britain. | 601 |
| 1514 | Aug. 31 [Rec’d Sept. 1] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): Summers to Baruch | Coordination of transportation programs. | 604 |
| 1571 | Sept. 3 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): Summers to Baruch | French and Italian representatives have signed inter-Allied tin agreement. | 604 |
| 5021 | Sept. 10 | From the Ambassador in France (tel.): Summers to Baruch | Reports activities of Munitions Council. Possible withdrawal of the War Department from active participation. | 605 |
| 1809 | Sept. 11 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): Summers to Baruch | Report on activities of the Maritime Transport Council. | 606 |
| 5054 | Sept. 12 [Rec’d Sept. 13] | From the Ambassador in France (tel.): Summers to Baruch | Indications that War Department will submit program to Munitions Council. Perfection of organization of program committees needed. | 606 |
| 1853 | Sept. 13 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): Summers to Baruch | Maritime Council requests submission to committees of U.S. statement of necessary imports, including certain stocks on hand, etc. | 607 |
| 5159 | Sept. 22 [Rec’d Sept.23] | From the Ambassador in France (tel.): Summers to Baruch | Program for shells will be reduced; increase in railway construction necessary. | 607 |
| 1693 | Sept. 28 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): Baruch to Summers | No statistics on domestic stocks will be submitted to program committees. | 608 |
| 5224 | Sept. 28 [Rec’d Sept.29] | From the Ambassador in France (tel.): Summers to Baruch | Importance of shipment of rails to Pershing, France, Italy and Belgium. Measures necessary for supplying shell steel. | 608 |
| 2338 | Sept. 30 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): Summers to Baruch | Urges that data be submitted to program committees; opposes compensation to British for handling Australian wool. | 608 |
| 5248 | Sept. 30 [Rec’d Oct. 1] | From the Ambassador in France (tel.): Summers to Baruch | Resolutions of Munitions Council regarding steel requirements. | 609 |
| 2369 | Oct. 1 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): Summers to Baruch and Legge | Position taken in regard to submitting data to program committees may have to be changed. | 610 |
engagement to disclose american programs, made by the secretary of war, october 2—discussion of post-war economic cooperation; refusal of the american government to commit itself
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 2404 | Oct. 2 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): Summers to Baruch | Secretary of War’s commitment of the United States to disclose its programs to Maritime Transport Council. | 610 |
| 2684 | Oct. 10 | From the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.): Summers to Baruch, Legge, etc. | Attitude of British Raw Materials Department regarding leather, wool, and flax. | 611 |
| Oct. 15 | From the Commercial Adviser of the British Embassy | Observations on British policy in relation to post-war economic problems. | 612 | |
| Oct. 23 [Rec’d Oct. 25] | From the Counselor of the Japanese Embassy | Member of the Japanese Embassy at London detailed to act with the inter-Allied tin committee. | 614 | |
| 5639 | Oct. 30 [Rec’d Nov. 1] | From the Ambassador in France (tel.): Cotton to Hoover | Post-war plan to place enemy tonnage under Allied Maritime Transport Council and food supplies under Food Council. | 615 |
| 20 | Nov. 8 | To the Special Representative (tel.) | Text of Hoover’s refusal of U.S. consent to proposed Allied post-war economic control, as transmitted to the Embassy at London. | 616 |
Cooperation of the United States with the Allied Powers in the Distribution of Oil and Oil-well Equipment
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 550 | May 21 [Rec’d May 23] | From the British Ambassador on Special Mission | Consideration of political and economic features in distribution of mineral-oil products from Eastern sources. | 617 |
| Aug. 21 [Rec’d Aug. 23] | From the British Embassy | Solicits U.S. cooperation in distribution of oil and in supplying of oil-well equipment to Eastern companies. | 619 | |
| 1113 | Aug. 31 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | Inquires whether the British Government controls the Royal Dutch Shell Co. | 621 |
| 2013 | Sept. 18 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) | Text of Foreign Office note stating Royal Dutch Shell group is not controlled by the British Government. | 621 |
| 1608 | Sept. 25 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | Will permit exportation of supplies required to increase production of petroleum. | 622 |
| 2265 | Sept. 27 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): Sheldon to W.T.B. | Recommends granting of licenses for exportation of oil-well supplies. | 623 |
| 1803 | Oct. 4 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | Licenses will be granted for export of oil-well supplies where needed to continue production. | 623 |
| 305 | Nov. 7 | To the British Chargé | Steps taken to provide supplies for operation of oil fields in the East and Trinidad. | 624 |
The Far East in Relation to the War
discussion of the transportation of chinese troops to europe—negotiations regarding the purchase of ships from japanese builders and the export of steel to japan—negotiations for the chartering of japanese ships—arrangements regarding the deportation to Australia of german subjects in china-assurances to china regarding treatment at the peace conference
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| Jan. 6 [Rec’d Jan. 7] | From the Ambassador in France (tel.): Crosby to McAdoo | Question of transportation of Chinese troops to war zone discussed by France and Great Britain. | 624 | |
| Jan. 10 | To the Ambassador in Japan (tel.) | Inquiry regarding report that Japan has replaced military with civil administration in South Sea islands. | 625 | |
| 3055 | Jan. 11 | To the Ambassador in France (tel.): McAdoo to Crosby | Instructions to urge concurrence of French and British Governments regarding Chinese cooperation in the war. | 625 |
| Jan. 15 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.); from Crosby to McAdoo also | U.S. proposal on Chinese question is adopted in principle by Great Britain. | 625 | |
| 365/C–1 | Jan. 14 [Rec’d Jan. 16] | From the Italian Ambassador | His Government has been informed of U.S. desire to negotiate alone for Japanese tonnage. | 626 |
| 8298 | Jan. 18 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): from Crosby to McAdoo also | France assents in principle to movement of Chinese troops to war zone. | 626 |
| Jan. 20 [Rec’d Jan. 21] | From the Ambassador in Japan (tel.) | No transfer of South Sea islands from military to civil administration effected or contemplated by Japan. | 627 | |
| Jan. 21 [Rec’d Jan. 22] | From the Commercial Adviser of the British Embassy | British memorandum of Aug. 24, 1917, regarding U.S. acquisition and employment of Japanese tonnage. | 627 | |
| Jan. 30 | To the Ambassador in Japan (tel.) | Negotiations regarding purchase of ships from Japanese builders and export of steel to Japan. | 627 | |
| Feb. 9 | To the Ambassador in Japan (tel.) | Terms of American proposal to charter Japanese tonnage. | 628 | |
| Feb. 10 [Rec’d Feb. 11] | From the Ambassador in Japan (tel.) | Pursuant to investigation of shipping conditions in Japan, offers recommendations regarding U.S. purchases. | 629 | |
| Feb. 11 | To the Minister in China (tel.) | U.S. guaranty to China against enemy demands as result of deportation of enemy subjects, and assurance of consideration at peace conference. | 630 | |
| Feb. 14 | To the British Embassy; similar note to the French Embassy | Assurances such as Great Britain requests for China have been given in independent note to China. | 631 | |
| Feb. 20 | From the Minister in China (tel.) | British suggestion that expense of enemy deportation from China be shared by the United States. | 632 | |
| Feb. 21 | To the Ambassador in Japan (tel.) | Instructions for further negotiations to purchase Japanese ships. | 632 | |
| Feb. 25 | Department memorandum | French and British attitude toward Chinese military expedition to western front. | 633 | |
| 209 | Feb. 23 [Rec’d Feb. 26] | From the British Embassy | Estimated cost of deportation from China and internment of enemy subjects; U.S. share of expense. | 634 |
| Feb. 27 | To the British Embassy; similar note to the French Embassy | Further recommendation of assurance to China of consideration at peace conference. | 635 | |
| Feb. 28 [Rec’d Mar. 1] | From the Ambassador in Japan (tel.) | Summary of Japanese reply to U.S. request for ships. | 636 | |
| Mar. 2 | To the Ambassador in Japan (tel.) | Acceptance of Japan’s charter proposal. | 637 | |
| Mar. 11 | To the Minister in China (tel.) | Great Britain will be informed of U.S. willingness to share expense of enemy deportations from China. | 637 | |
| Mar. 15 [Rec’d Mar. 16] | From the Ambassador in Japan (tel.): to McCormick | Further negotiations with Japanese shipbuilders reported. Recommendations for purchase. | 638 | |
| Mar. 20 | To the Ambassador in Japan (tel.) | Final offer to buy 12 ships from Japan. Authorization to arrange for new construction. | 639 | |
| Mar. 26 | From the Ambassador in Japan (tel.) | Shipbuilders accept U.S. offer to purchase 12 ships. | 641 | |
| Mar. 30 | To the Ambassador in Japan (tel.) | Authorization to execute contract for purchase of 12 Japanese ships. | 642 |
purchase by the united states shipping board of 12 japanese ships—abandonment of the project of sending chinese troops to europe—charter by the united states shipping board of 23 japanese ships—conclusion of contracts for the construction of 35 ships in japan—abandonment of the project of deporting german subjects to australia—discussion with the allied governments regarding the chartering of-additional japanese tonnage
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 13 | Apr. 3 | From the Ambassador in Japan (tel.): to McCormick | Contracts closed for purchase of additional Japanese ships. | 642 |
| Apr. 4 [Rec’d Apr. 5] | From the Ambassador in Japan (tel.) | Japanese offer other ships now building and contracts for future delivery. | 643 | |
| Apr. 12 | To the Ambassador in Japan (tel.) | Accepts offer of certain ships now building and authorizes contract for 32 for future delivery. | 644 | |
| Apr. 12 [Rec’d Apr. 18] | From the French Ambassador | Impossible to procure tonnage required for transportation of Chinese troops to France. | 644 | |
| 13 | Apr. 27 [Rec’d Apr. 28] | From the Ambassador in Japan (tel.) | Arrangements for delivery of chartered ships to the United States. | 645 |
| 16 | Apr. 28 [27?] [Rec’d Apr. 28] | From the Ambassador in Japan (tel.) | Terms of contracts for construction of 35 ships in Japan. | 645 |
| Apr. 29 | To the Ambassador in Japan (tel.) | Recapitulation of negotiations for shipbuilding in Japan, and new proposals. | 646 | |
| Undated [Rec’d Apr. 30] | From the Japanese Foreign Minister (tel.) | Assurances of cooperation in a common cause. | 646 | |
| May 1 | To the Japanese Foreign Minister (tel.) | Japan’s spirit of friendship and helpfulness is reciprocated by the United States. | 647 | |
| 7679 | May 10 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | U.S. claim for exclusive right to negotiate with Japan for ships. | 647 |
| May 11 | Representative of British Ministry of Shipping to Chairman of W.T.B. | British desire to negotiate with Japan for tonnage, in view of reported completion of U.S. plans. | 648 | |
| May 20 [Rec’d May 22] | From the Swiss Minister | Transmits German message threatening reprisals in case of deportation of German subjects from China. | 648 | |
| May 28 | Chairman of W.T.B. to Representative of British Ministry of Shipping | The United States occupies the strongest position for conducting negotiations with Japan. | 649 | |
| 106 | May 29 | To the British Ambassador on Special Mission | Invites British suggestions relative to German threats of reprisal. | 649 |
| 600 | May 31 [Rec’d June 1] | From the British Ambassador on Special Mission | Appeal of the Vatican and Spain against deportation of enemy subjects from China. Proposed reply. | 650 |
| 599 | May 31 [Rec’d June 1] | From the British Ambassador on Special Mission | Inquires U.S. attitude toward German threat of reprisal in event of enemy deportation from China. | 651 |
| 638 | June 10 [Rec’d June 11] | From the British Ambassador on Special Mission | Reexamination of question of transporting enemy subjects from China to Australia. | 652 |
| June 12 [Rec’d June 13] | From the Minister in China (tel.) | Repatriation of German leaders in China suggested as means of discouraging intrigue. | 652 | |
| June 17 | To the Minister in China (tel.) | Unless Great Britain and France join in assurances to China regarding peace conference, the United States may withdraw assurances. | 653 | |
| June 20 [Rec’d June 21] | From the Minister in China (tel.) | Allies have concurred in promise to render effective support to China at peace conference. | 653 | |
| 147 | July 6 | To the British Ambassador on Special Mission | Further consideration of deportation of enemy subjects from China is deferred until after decision is reached by Allies. | 654 |
| July 6 | To the Chargé in China (tel.) | Subject of repatriation of enemy subjects now in China would have consideration if proposed by China or Allied Governments. | 654 | |
| July 11 [Rec’d July 12] | From the Chargé in China (tel.) | Chinese proposals for internment of most dangerous of enemy subjects and for passport control. | 655 | |
| 6566/C–1 | July 11 [Rec’d July 13] | From the Italian Ambassador | Italy inquires U.S. policy regarding distribution of Japanese tonnage, desiring to secure transportation for its imports. | 656 |
| Aug. 1 | To the Chargé in China (tel.) | Instructions to agree to proposed internment of enemy subjects in China. | 656 | |
| Aug. 2 | To the Italian Ambassador | Reply to Italian request for Japanese tonnage. | 657 | |
| Aug. 3 | From the Chargé in China (tel.) | Acceptance of proposed plan of internment and passport control has been conveyed to Foreign Office. | 657 | |
| Aug. 12 | To the Ambassador in Japan (tel.); from W.T.B. | American requirements for steel preclude further contracts with Japan. | 658 | |
| S–173 | Aug. 13 | Representative of British Ministry of Shipping to Chairman of W.T.B. | British desire to charter available Japanese tonnage. Enclosure: His letter to Chairman of Shipping Board on subject. | 658 |
| Aug. 26 | Chairman of W.T.B. to Representative of British Ministry of Shipping | Problem of complete utilization of tonnage in the Pacific will be considered. | 660 | |
| S 173 | Aug. 31 | Representative of British Ministry of Shipping to Chairman of W.T.B. | No action will be taken regarding chartering of Japanese ships pending a joint decision. | 660 |
| Oct. 31 | To the Ambassador in Japan (tel.) | Requests summary of former Prime Minister Okuma’s views on peace terms and copies of Ozaki’s book on democracy. | 660 | |
| Nov. 3 | From the Ambassador in Japan (tel.) | Former Prime Minister Okuma’s views on peace terms. | 661 |
arrangements for the cooperation of brazilian naval forces with those of the united states at gibraltar-abandonment of the argentine plan for a congress of neutral states—project of an economic agreement between argentina and the allied and associated powers’. attitude of the united states-negotiations for the chartering of german ships in uruguayan and peruvian ports
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| Jan. 15 [Rec’d Jan. 16] | From the Minister in Haiti (tel.) | Haiti will postpone declaration of war until a constitution has been adopted. | 661 | |
| Jan. 18 | From the Ambassador in Chile (tel.) | Text of Chile’s reply to notice of U.S. declaration of war against Austria. | 662 | |
| Jan. 25 | From the Ambassador in Argentina (tel.) | Mexican mission received by the President of Argentina. | 662 | |
| Jan. 26 | To the Ambassador in Brazil (tel.) | Cooperation of Brazilian naval forces with U.S. forces at Gibraltar. | 662 | |
| Jan. 29 | To the Chargé in Uruguay (tel.) | Emergency Fleet Corporation bid for charter of German ships interned in Uruguay, and U.S. endorsement. | 663 | |
| Feb. 5 | From the Ambassador in Argentina (tel.) | Visits by members of Mexican mission to various South American countries. | 665 | |
| 759 | Feb. 9 | From the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) | Congress of neutral nations will probably not be held. | 665 |
| Feb. 12 | To the Ambassador in Brazil (tel.) | British message of Feb. 5 to the British Minister at Rio: Brazilian forces will operate conjointly with U.S. and British at Gibraltar. | 665 | |
| Feb. 14 | To the Peruvian Minister | Terms of proposed agreement for U.S. utilization of ex-German ships in Peruvian ports. | 666 | |
| Feb. 16 | To the Chargé in Uruguay (tel.) | Modification of bid of Emergency Fleet Corporation to meet legal requirements of Uruguay. | 667 | |
| Feb. 22 [Rec’d Feb. 23] | From the Chargé in Uruguay (tel.) | Uruguay accepts bid of Emergency Fleet Corporation and suggests points for agreement. | 668 | |
| Feb. 25 | To the Chargé in Uruguay (tel.) | Provisions of proposed agreement on German ships, as modified to meet Uruguayan legal requirements; text to be read to Foreign Minister. | 669 | |
| 119 | Feb. 26 | To the Uruguayan Minister | Undertakings of the U.S. Government in connection with bid of Emergency Fleet Corporation for ex-German ships. | 670 |
| Feb. 26 [Rec’d Feb.27] | From the Ambassador in Argentina (tel.): Robbins to Stabler | Informal proposal of an economic agreement between Argentina and the Associated Powers. | 671 | |
| Mar. 1 | T the Ambassador in Argentina (tel.): Stabler to Robbins | Requests fuller explanation of proposed economic agreement with Argentina. | 672 | |
| Mar. 2 | From the Ambassador in Argentina (tel.): Robbins to Stabler | Official views as to methods by which commercial and economic ties with Argentina may be strengthened. | 673 | |
| Mar. 4 | To the Ambassador in Argentina (tel.): Stabler to Robbins | Any Argentine proposals for closer relations will receive consideration. | 673 | |
| Undated [Rec’d Mar. 5] | From the Ambassador in Argentina (tel.) | Argentina friendly toward the United. States yet averse to rupture with Germany. | 674 | |
| Mar. 6 | From the Minister in Cuba (tel.) | Inquires possibility of U.S. operation of ships interned in Cuban waters. | 674 | |
| Mar. 7 | To the Peruvian Legation | Modification of terms of proposal for utilization of ex-German ships in Peruvian ports. | 675 | |
| Mar. 12 | To the Uruguayan Minister | Observations on points which Uruguay desires incorporated in contract for charter of ex-German ships. | 676 | |
| Mar. 12 | To the Ambassador in Argentina (tel.) | U.S. lead in conducting negotiations with Argentina for use of ex-German ships. | 677 | |
| Mar. 13 | From the Minister in Cuba (tel.) | Submits for approval of Shipping Board proposed Cuban decree making seized ships national public vessels. | 677 | |
| Mar. 21 | From the Ambassador in Argentina (tel.) | The United States will have prior right of purchase of ex-German ships, in case of sale. | 678 | |
| Mar. 26 [Rec’d Mar.27] | From the Ambassador in Argentina (tel.) | Draft of proposed Argentine economic agreement with the Associated Powers. | 678 | |
| Mar. 27 | To the Minister in Cuba (tel.) | Decree placing interned ships under Cuban flag approved by Shipping Board. | 680 | |
| Apr. 2 [Rec’d Apr. 3] | From the Chargé in Paraguay (tel.) | Quotes the President of Paraguay advocating solidarity of policy of the Americas. | 680 | |
| Apr. 4 | To the Ambassador in Argentina (tel.) | Consideration is being given Argentine proposal for economic agreement. | 681 | |
| Apr. 10 | From the Minister in Cuba (tel.) | Ex-German ships placed under Cuban flag. Cuban cooperation with Shipping Board authorized. | 682 | |
| Apr. 10 | From the Ambassador in Argentina (tel.) | Detention of Uruguayan military mission by German submarine. Change in Argentine attitude possible. | 682 | |
| Apr. 11 | Department memorandum | Guatemala is considering declaration of war against Germany. Guatemalan Assembly has authorized contract for loan. | 682 | |
| Apr. 12 | From the Ambassador in Argentina (tel.) | Uruguayan representations to Germany and refusal to consider arbitration as to detained Uruguayan mission. | 683 | |
| Apr. 15 | To the Ambassador in Brazil (tel.) | Restriction of trade with Brazil in order to divert tonnage to convey troops and munitions to France. | 683 |
declaration of a state of war with germany by guatemala, april 21, nicaragua, may 8, and costa rica, may 23—conclusion of the contract for the chartering of german ships in uruguayan ports, may 24—renewal of discussions with peru regarding german ships-arrangements for a conference at washington on the situation of brazil—arrangements for naval cooperation with cuba
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| Apr. 21 [Rec’d Apr. 24] | From the Guatemalan Minister | Text of Guatemalan note announcing decree of belligerency toward Germany. | 685 | |
| 9684 | Apr. 24 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) | British mission sent to South America. | 685 |
| 107 | Apr. 27 | To the Guatemalan Minister | Expression of gratification at Guatemalan declaration of war against Germany. | 686 |
| 560 | Apr. 12 [Rec’d May 8] | From the Ambassador in Argentina | Readiness of Argentina to join in defense of the Plate basin in case of German aggression. | 686 |
| May 8 | From the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) | Text of Nicaraguan declaration of a state of war with Germany and Austria-Hungary. | 687 | |
| May 10 | To the Minister in Haiti (tel.) | Reply to Haiti’s request for advice regarding declaration of war against Germany. | 688 | |
| May 16 | From the Ambassador in Argentina (tel.) | Germany adopts conciliatory attitude toward Uruguay. | 689 | |
| 7761 | May 16 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) | Inquires nature of British mission to South America. | 689 |
| May 16 [Rec’d May 17] | From the Chargé in Honduras (tel.) | Honduras is in need of advice regarding its war policy. | 689 | |
| 10106 | May 17 [Rec’d May 18] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) | Press report of objects of British mission to South America. | 690 |
| May 18 [Rec’d May 19] | From the Minister in Haiti (tel.) | Haiti will declare war after adoption of a constitution. | 690 | |
| May 21 | From the Minister in Cuba (tel.) | Recall of Mexican diplomatic representative in Cuba. | 691 | |
| May 23 | From the Ambassador in Argentina (tel.) | Naón appointed Argentine financial commissioner in the United States. | 691 | |
| May 24 | From the Chargé in Costa Rica (tel.) | Declaration by Costa Rica, May 23, of a state of war with Germany. | 692 | |
| May 24 | From the Chargé in Uruguay (tel.) | Charter contract for ex-German ships signed and delivered to Uruguayan Congress for action. | 692 | |
| June 12 | From the Chargé in Uruguay (tel.) | Legislative approval of contract for charter of German ships in Uruguayan ports. | 692n | |
| May 25 | To the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) | Text of President Wilson’s message of appreciation of war declaration by Nicaragua. | 692 | |
| May 25 | To the Chargé in Honduras (tel.) | Observations and authoritative references to be used in pointing out to Honduras advantages of entering the war. | 693 | |
| 1105 | May 24 [Rec’d May 25] | From the Ambassador in Mexico (tel.) | Foreign Minister states reasons for suspending diplomatic relations with Cuba. | 694 |
| May 27 | To the Chargé in Colombia (tel.) | Deplores destruction by Germans of Prinz August Wilhelm in Colombian waters; points out U.S. interest in protection of Mecklenburg. | 695 | |
| May 27 [Rec’d May 29] | From the Chargé in Honduras (tel.) | Attitude of Honduras toward the war. | 695 | |
| A–1967 | May 29 | From the Mexican Ambassador | States that diplomatic relations between Mexico and Cuba have not been severed. | 696 |
| May 29 | To the Chargé in Peru (tel.) | Note for Foreign Minister: Argument in favor of use of German ships in Peruvian ports; U.S. guaranty offered. | 696 | |
| 7992 | May 29 | To the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.); the same to the Ambassador in France; mutatis mutandis, to the Ambassador in Italy | Necessity for British and French cooperation with U.S. policy in conducting negotiations with Brazil; reasons. | 697 |
| June 3 [Rec’d June 4] | From the Chargé in Peru (tel.) | Text of Peru’s reply agreeing to utilization of German ships in its ports. | 699 | |
| June 4 | From the Ambassador in Brazil (tel.) | Brazilian representations in regard to restrictions on export of coffee, rubber, etc. | 700 | |
| June 5 | From the French High Commissioner | France favors inter-Allied committee at Washington for coordination of purchases in Brazil. | 701 | |
| June 5 | From the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.) | Great Britain is in accord with U.S. policy in negotiating with Brazil. | 702 | |
| June 8 | To the diplomatic representatives in Central and South America (tel.) | Public statement regarding extent of submarine activity off American coast. | 702 | |
| June 10 | To the Cuban Minister | Statement of the Secretary of the Navy on antisubmarine operations. Cuban cooperation requested. | 702 | |
| June 15 | From the Cuban Minister | Cuban cooperation in antisubmarine activities assured. Ordnance requested. | 703 | |
| June 19 | To the Chargé in Peru (tel.) | Negotiations for interned ships will continue at Lima. Precautions urged to prevent their destruction by German crews. | 704 | |
| 1763 | June 24 [Rec’d June 25] | From the Ambassador in Italy (tel.) | Italy will act in harmony with Allies regarding negotiations with Brazil. | 705 |
| June 27 | To the Ambassador in Brazil (tel.) | Note to Brazil suggesting representation at conference of Associated Powers at Washington to consider protection of Brazilian interests. | 705 | |
| July 2 | To the Cuban Minister | Reply to Cuba’s request for ordnance. | 707 | |
| July 8 [Rec’d July 9] | From the Brazilian Ambassador | Authorization to meet representatives of Associated Powers in conference on Brazil’s economic interests. | 708 |
declaration of a state of war with germany by haiti, july 12, and by honduras, july 19—adjustment of difficulties with chile regarding oil shipments—discussion of the chartering of german ships in chilean and argentine ports—revival of the project of an economic agreement with argentina—conclusion of the contract for the chartering of german ships in peruvian ports, september 6—the washington conference regarding brazilian affairs: discussion of measures affecting the coffee trade and of the disposition of german ships remaining in brazilian ports-project for a cuban expeditionary force to europe
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| July 15 | From the Haitian Minister | Declaration by Haiti of a state of war with Germany. | 708 | |
| July 17 | To the Haitian Minister | Appreciation of Haiti’s association with the United States in the war against Germany. | 709 | |
| Undated [Rec’d July 18] | From the Chilean Embassy | Chilean representations regarding interruption of oil shipments from the United States. | 709 | |
| July 19 [Rec’d July 20] | From the Chargé in Honduras (tel.) | Text of Honduran decree declaring a state of war with Germany. | 710 | |
| July 23 | To the Chargé in Honduras (tel.) | Satisfaction expressed at Honduran declaration of war against Germany. | 711 | |
| 763 | July 25 | From the Chilean Chargé | Texts of Chilean telegrams announcing adjustment of petroleum difficulties and requesting resumption of normal exportation. | 711 |
| 81 | July 27 | To the Chilean Chargé | Granting of licenses for exportation of petroleum to Chile has been resumed. | 712 |
| Aug. 3 | To the Chargé in Peru (tel.) | Instructions regarding negotiations for lease of ex-German ships from Peru. | 714 | |
| Aug. 5 [Rec’d Aug. 6] | From the Chargé in Peru (tel.); from Gardner | Terms of contract with Peru for use of ex-German ships. | 714 | |
| Aug. 9 | From the Ambassador in Chile (tel.) | Chile is willing to negotiate with Embassy on matter of seizing ships and breaking relations with Germany. | 715 | |
| Aug. 12 | To the Ambassador in Chile (tel.) | U.S. desire to contract with Chile for use of ex-German ships. | 716 | |
| Aug. 26 | From the Ambassador in Chile (tel.) | Measures suggested to hasten action by Chile for utilization of German ships. | 716 | |
| Aug. 27 | To the Peruvian Minister | U.S. responsibility in event of international claim arising from use of German ships in Peruvian waters. | 716 | |
| Aug. 28 | To the Ambassador in Chile (tel.) | Inquires what provisions Chile can make for its trade when U.S. tonnage is deflected to war zone for spring offensive. | 717 | |
| 891 | Aug. 27 [Rec’d Aug. 29] | From the Chilean Chargé | Favorable settlement of difficulties arising from embargo on certain petroleum stored in Chile. | 717 |
| Sept. 7 | From the Minister in Peru (tel.) | Conclusion of contract with Peru for chartering of German ships. | 718 | |
| Sept. 9 | To the Ambassador in Chile (tel.) | Suggestion of utilizing German ships in commerce between Chile and the United States. | 718 | |
| Sept. 12 [Rec’d Sept. 13] | From the Ambassador in Chile (tel.) | Chile is considering acquisition of German ships. | 719 | |
| Sept. 13 [Rec’d Sept. 14] | From the Ambassador in Brazil (tel.) | Statement of coffee situation in Brazil and suggestion of relief measures. | 719 | |
| Sept. 16 | From the Chargé in in Colombia (tel.) | Requisition of United Fruit Company’s vessels would cause serious complications in Colombia. | 720 | |
| Sept. 20 | To the Ambassador in Brazil (tel.) | Program set up for control of Allied food imports by Inter-Allied Food Council. Measures taken to protect Brazilian coffee trade. | 720 | |
| 196 | Sept. 19 [Rec’d Sept. 21] | From the Cuban Minister | Cuba proposes to send expeditionary force to Europe. Requests U.S. advice and cooperation. | 722 |
| 280 | Sept. 23 | To the Cuban Minister | Cuba holds important strategic position and can best aid Allies by defense of its own coast. | 725 |
| Sept. 24 [Rec’d Sept. 25] | From the Ambassador in Brazil (tel.) | Favors plan suggested to establish credit for Brazilian Government’s purchase of coffee to stabilize financial situation. | 726 | |
| Sept. 24 [Rec’d Sept. 25] | From the Ambassador in Chile (tel.) | Suggests restriction of oil trade with Chile and withdrawal of shipping. | 726 | |
| Sept. 26 | To the Ambassador in Chile (tel.) | Public statement that the Santa Ana will be withdrawn from Chilean service. | 727 | |
| Sept. 26 [Rec’d Sept. 27] | From the Ambassador in Chile (tel.) | Chilean naval crews ordered to take possession of German interned ships. | 727 | |
| Sept. 28 | To the Chargé in Colombia (tel.) | Reply to Colombian representations regarding requisition of United Fruit Company’s vessels. | 727 | |
| Sept. 30 | To the Ambassador in Brazil (tel.) | The United States looks with disfavor upon French negotiations for German ships interned in Brazil. | 727 | |
| Sept. 30 | To the Chargé in Argentina (tel.) | Inquires what provision Argentina can make for its commerce when U.S. tonnage is deflected to war zone for spring offensive. | 728 | |
| Oct. 1 | From the Chargé in Argentina (tel.) | Argentina’s prospects for taking care of its trade with the United States. | 729 | |
| Oct. 2 [Rec’d Oct. 3] | From the Ambassador in Brazil (tel.) | France has made no propositions to Brazil for use of remaining German ships. | 729 | |
| Oct. 4 | To the Argentine Ambassador | Reply to Argentine proposal of commercial agreement with the United States. | 730 | |
| Oct. 7 [Rec’d Oct. 8] | From the Ambassador in Brazil (tel.) | Brazil’s reply to Austro-Hungarian note proposing peace negotiations. | 733 | |
| Oct. 8 | To the Ambassador in Brazil (tel.) | Deliberations on Brazilian commerce at Washington conference. Control of coffee. | 734 | |
| Oct. 9 [Rec’d Oct. 10] | From the Ambassador in Brazil (tel.) | Brazil’s request for delay in announcing measures for control of coffee. | 736 | |
| Oct. 10 | To the Ambassador in Brazil (tel.) | Delay in announcing measures for control of coffee is conceded. | 736 | |
| Oct. 22 | From the Ambassador in Argentina (tel.) | Interview with Foreign Minister on utilization of German ships. | 736 | |
| Oct. 23 | To the Ambassador in Chile (tel.) | Winston Churchill made agent of Associated Powers for purchasing nitrates and securing German tonnage in Chile. | 737 | |
| Nov. 4 | From the Ambassador in Chile (tel.) | Occupation by Chilean marines of German ships in Chilean ports. | 738 | |
| Nov. 5 | From the Ambassador in Argentina (tel.) | Expropriation of German ships by Argentina. | 738 | |
| Nov. 14 | To the Brazilian Chargé | Decrease in Brazil’s coffee trade due to high prices. | 739 | |
| Jan. 13 [Rec’d Jan. 14] | From the Chargé in Liberia (tel.) | Germany announces Liberian coast in zone of submarine activity. | 740 | |
| Apr. 10 | From the Chargé in Liberia (tel.) | Letter to Liberia from commander of German submarine in Monrovia Harbor, demanding that wireless and cable station cease operation. | 740 | |
| Apr. 10 | From the Chargé in Liberia (tel.) | Liberia agrees to stop wireless operation. Germans demand removal of French flag and destruction of station. | 741 | |
| 7209 | Apr. 10 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.); the same to the Ambassador in France | Immediate assistance for Liberia requested. | 741 |
| Apr. 10 [Rec’d Apr. 11] | From the Chargé in Liberia (tel.) | Bombardment of French wireless station at Monrovia by German submarine. | 742 | |
| 9451 | Undated [Rec’d Apr. 11] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) | Assistance has been dispatched to Monrovia by British Admiralty; | 742 |
| Apr. 11 [Rec’d Apr. 12] | From the Chargé in Liberia (tel.) | Disappearance of German submarine after sinking the President Howard and encountering merchant steamer. | 742 | |
| 7245 | Apr. 12 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.); mutatis mutandis, to the Ambassador in France | Inquires what protection Great Britain intends to give Liberia. | 743 |
| Apr. 13 | From the Consul at Dakar (tel.) | Recommends that Monrovia be advised to accept help proffered by Governor General at Dakar. | 743 | |
| Apr. 14 [Rec’d Apr. 15] | From the Chargé in Liberia (tel.) | Opposition of Liberia toward proffered help of Governor General of Dakar for defense of French wireless station. | 743 | |
| Apr. 15 [Rec’d Apr. 16] | From the Chargé in Liberia (tel.) | Statement of Liberian Government that question of defense must be settled with Allies jointly. | 744 | |
| May 1 | To the Chargé in Liberia (tel.) | U.S.S. Raleigh dispatched to Monrovia. Instructions to report. | 745 | |
| May 8 | From the Chargé in Liberia (tel.) | Arrival of U.S.S. Raleigh with munitions; commanding officer’s commendation of Liberian plan for fortifying ports. | 745 | |
| 10031 | May 13 [Rec’d May 14] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) | British measures for protection of Liberia. | 746 |
| May 21 [Rec’d May 22] | From the Chargé in Liberia (tel.) | Liberia dismantles French wireless station which had been repaired. | 746 | |
| May 31 | To the Chargé in Liberia (tel.) | Points out necessity for operation of wireless station in Liberia. | 747 | |
| June 3 | To the Chargé in Liberia (tel.) | Inquiry regarding use of German wireless station in Liberia while French station is undergoing repair. | 747 | |
| June 11 [Rec’d June 12] | From the Chargé in Liberia (tel.) | Liberia accepts U.S. advice regarding wireless station and requests arms and ammunition. | 747 | |
| June 12 [Rec’d June 13] | From the Chargé in Liberia (tel.) | French wireless station now in working condition. Objections to use of German station. | 748 | |
| June 21 [Rec’d June 22] | From the Chargé in Liberia (tel.) | Liberia awaits British advice before reopening French wireless station. | 749 | |
| June 25 | To the Chargé in Liberia (tel.) | War Department will sell arms and ammunition to Liberia. | 749 | |
| June 27 [Rec’d June 28] | From the Chargé in Liberia (tel.) | Liberia permits French wireless station to be reopened. | 749 | |
| 225 | June 28 [Rec’d Aug. 5] | From the Chargé in Liberia | Reasons influencing Liberia in reopening of French wireless station. | 750 |
Rumania’s Withdrawal from the War
suggestions for assurances to rumania regarding her treatment in the peace settlement—negotiations between rumania and the central powers—efforts of the ministers of the allied and associated powers to avert a separate peace—declarations of the american government to rumania, february 21, april 26, and may 3
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 2044 | Jan. 16 | To the French Ambassador | Assurances given Rumania regarding her treatment in the peace settlement. | 751 |
| 7 | Jan. 12 [Rec’d Jan. 17] | From the Minister in Rumania (tel.) | Rumania considers separate peace with Germany, in view of reported peace program. | 752 |
| 130 | Jan. 23 | To the Minister in Rumania (tel.) | Instructions to reiterate assurances conveyed by the President to the King of Rumania. | 752 |
| 3108 | Jan. 29 | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) | Quotes telegram of Jan. 28 from Associated ministers at Jassy on peace negotiations between Rumania and Central Powers. | 753 |
| 3129 | Feb. 5 | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) | Quotes joint telegram of Feb. 3 from the Associated ministers at Jassy on efforts to counteract the peace movement. | 753 |
| 3156 | Feb. 6 [Rec’d Feb. 7] | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) | Quotes joint telegram of Feb. 5 from Associated ministers at Jassy conveying Rumania’s appeal that Allies uphold their engagements. | 754 |
| 3173 | Feb. 9 | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) | Quotes joint telegram of Feb. 8 from Associated ministers at Jassy on Rumania’s attitude toward German ultimatum. | 755 |
| Feb. 12 | From the French Ambassador | Transmits message of Allied ministers in Rumania to French Foreign Minister on probability of separate peace if Entente guaranties denied. | 756 | |
| Feb. 12 | From the French Ambassador | Continuation of message from Allied ministers in Rumania proposing further assurances of support for Rumania. | 757 | |
| 33 | Feb. 9 [Rec’d Feb. 12] | From the Minister in Rumania (tel.) | Further efforts to prevent separate peace. The Queen’s appeal. | 757 |
| Feb. 15 [Rec’d Feb. 16] | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) | Quotes joint telegram from Associated ministers at Jassy on Germany’s demands upon Rumania. | 758 | |
| 163 | Feb. 21 | To the Minister in Rumania (tel.) | Independent assurances of support to Rumania. | 758 |
| 3246 | Feb. 25 | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) | Quotes joint telegram of Feb. 24 from Allied ministers at Jassy stating that peace is inevitable. | 759 |
| 3259 | Feb. 27 | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) | Quotes joint telegram of Feb. 26 from Allied ministers at Jassy on interview of representatives of Central Powers with Rumanians. | 759 |
| 46 | Mar. 1 [Rec’d Mar. 3] | From the Minister in Rumania (tel.) | Reports situation in Rumania and inquires attitude to be taken on separate peace. | 760 |
| 3293 | Mar. 5 [Rec’d Mar. 6] | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) | Quotes joint telegram of Mar. 1 from Allied ministers at Jassy on demands of Central Powers, the alternatives, prospect of revision of peace terms. | 761 |
| 47 | Mar. 5 [Rec’d Mar. 6] | From the Minister in Rumania (tel.) | Rumanian peace imminent. Safe-conduct through Russia requested for military and medical staffs. | 763 |
| 175 | Mar. 8 | To the Minister in Rumania (tel.) | Department has endeavored to secure safe conducts for military and Red Cross missions through Russia. | 763 |
| 176 | Mar. 8 | To the Minister in Rumania (tel.) | Representations regarding peace may not be made but U.S. assurances may be reiterated. | 764 |
| Mar. 7 [Rec’d Mar. 9] | From the Rumanian Minister | Ultimatum compels submission to demands of Central Powers; U.S. and Allied support for the future sought notwithstanding. | 764 | |
| 3328 | Mar. 11 | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) | Quotes joint telegram of Mar. 9 from Allied ministers at Jassy: Rumania gives assurance that no demand has been made by Germany for supplies. | 765 |
| 3327 | Mar. 11 [Rec’d Mar. 12] | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) | Quotes joint telegram of Mar. 9 from Allied ministers at Jassy suggesting pressure upon Rumania to prevent war material falling into hands of Germans. | 765 |
| 54 | Mar. 12 [Rec’d Mar. 13] | From the Minister in Rumania (tel.) | Allied military attaches will see that no ammunition in Rumania is delivered to Germans. | 766 |
| Mar. 15 | To. the Rumanian Minister | Assurances have already been conveyed to Rumania in the grave situation which confronts it. | 767 | |
| 3470 | Mar. 29 | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) | Quotes joint telegram of Mar. 27 from Allied ministers at Jassy regarding measures taken by Germany to isolate Rumania. | 767 |
| 183 | Apr. 4 | To the Minister in Rumania (tel.) | Instructions regarding his stay in Rumania should telegraphic communications be cut. | 767 |
| 70 | Apr. 12 [Rec’d Apr. 14] | From the Minister in Rumania (tel.) | Reports interview with new Prime Minister on outcome of the war. | 768 |
| 3627 | Apr. 15 [Rec’d Apr. 16] | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) | Quotes joint telegram of Apr. 14 from Allied ministers at Jassy suggesting U.S. public declaration of intention to continue the war until victorious. | 768 |
| 3650 | Apr. 20 | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) | Quotes joint telegram of Apr. 16 from Allied ministers at Jassy urging U.S. public denial of negotiations with Austria-Hungary for agreement regarding the Balkans. | 769 |
| 189 | Apr. 26 | To the Minister in Rumania (tel.) | Quotation from the President’s speech of Apr. 6 to be presented to Rumanian Prime Minister. | 770 |
| 191 | May 3 | To the Minister in Rumania (tel.) | Declaration of U.S. policy, disclaiming any assurances that Austria-Hungary will be given free hand in Balkans. | 770 |
the treaty of peace between rumania and the central powers, may 7—statement by the allied and associated ministers of nonrecognition of its terms-rulings of the american government as to the international—status of rumania—declaration by the american government of sympathy with rumanian aspirations for national unity, november 5
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 77 | May 14 [Rec’d May 19, 22] | From the Minister in Rumania (tel.) | Text of peace treaty of May 7 between Rumania and the Central Powers. | 771 |
| 3956 | May 22 [Rec’d May 23] | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) | Quotes joint telegram of May 18 from the four Allied ministers at Jassy repeating their letter to Foreign Minister declaring separate peace null and void. | 778 |
| 80 | May 21 [Rec’d May 24] | From the Minister in Rumania (tel.) | Defines Rumanian territory taken by Bulgaria and Austria-Hungary. | 778 |
| 602 | May 31 [Rec’d June 1] | From the British Ambassador on Special Mission | Great Britain will endeavor in final peace conference to obtain revision of terms of peace imposed upon Rumania. | 779 |
| 10498 | June 7 | From the Chargé in Great Britain (tel.): Sheldon to W.T.B. | British recommendations regarding status of Rumania in financial transactions. | 779 |
| June 13 | To the Director of the Bureau of Enemy Trade, W.T.B. | Rumania is considered territory occupied by the enemy so far as postal service and remittances are concerned. | 780 | |
| July 6 | To the Alien Property Custodian | Rumanian funds in the United States should not be regarded as belonging to an enemy. | 780 | |
| 839 | Aug. 17 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.): W.T.B. to Sheldon | Concurs with Great Britain in attitude taken toward Rumania on matters within W.T.B. jurisdiction. | 781 |
| Aug. 30 | To the Commercial Adviser of the British Embassy | No opinion yet reached relative to advisability of communicating to Rumania reasons for restrictions on transmission of funds. | 781 | |
| 5099 | Sept. 16 [Rec’d Sept. 17] | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) | Quotes joint telegram of Sept. 14 from Allied ministers at Jassy: Rumanian press states Rumania can expect nothing from the Entente. | 782 |
| 5694 | Sept. 23 | To the Ambassador in France (tel.): to Jassy | Request to give assurance to Rumania of U.S. support as expressed in the President’s message of Nov. 28, 1917. | 782 |
| 8 | Oct. 25 | To the Rumanian Chargé | Submits for Rumanian consideration correspondence with Germany relative to armistice and peace terms. | 782 |
| 124 | Oct. 21 [Rec’d Nov. 1] | From the Minister in Rumania (tel.) | Rumanians in Transylvania request the United States to obtain their independence from Hungary. | 783 |
| 125 | Oct. 26 [Rec’d Nov. 3] | From the Minister in Rumania (tel.) | Summary of telegrams sent: Rumanian concurrence in President Wilson’s peace plans; decision to resume the fight for the Allies. | 784 |
| 233 | Nov. 5 | To the Minister in Rumania (tel.) | Expression of U.S. sympathy with Rumanian aspirations and assurances of support. | 785 |
Establishment of a Montenegrin Legation in the United States
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 2606 | Sept. 5, 1917 | To the Ambassador in France (tel.) | Inquires regarding Montenegrin desire to establish a legation at Washington. | 785 |
| 2462 | Sept. 6, 1917 | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) | Montenegro seeks to create a legation at Washington. | 785 |
| 2702 | Oct. 8, 1917 | To the Ambassador in France (tel.) | The United States will receive an accredited minister from Montenegro. | 786 |
| 5655 | Oct. 24, 1917 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) | Inquires British attitude toward Montenegrin diplomatic representation. | 786 |
| 7521 | Oct. 25, 1917 [Rec’d Oct. 26] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) | Great Britain is favorable to Montenegrin diplomatic representation. | 786 |
| 3696 | Apr. 22, 1918 | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) | Designation of proposed Montenegrin minister to the United States. | 786 |
| 4997 | July 12 | To the Ambassador in France (tel.) | Proposed Montenegrin minister is acceptable to the United States. | 787 |
| Sept. 20 | Address of Montenegrin Minister | Remarks made on occasion of his reception by President Wilson. | 787 | |
| Sept. 20 | Address of President Wilson | Reply to remarks of Montenegrin Minister on occasion of his reception. | 789 |
Relations of the United States with the Czecho-Slovak and JugoSlav National Movements
dissatisfaction of the serbian government with the utterances of lloyd george and president wilson regarding jugo-slav aspirations—qualified assurances given by the american government, march 14—the congress of oppressed races of austria-hungary at rome, april 9–11—military conventions between the czecho-slovak national council and the french and italian governments—recommendations that the american government recognize the czecho-slovak and jugo-slav national aims
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| Jan. 22 [Rec’d Jan. 24] | From the Special Agent at Corfu (tel.) | Serbian dissatisfaction at apparent disregard of Jugoslav aspirations in utterances of Lloyd George and President Wilson. | 790 | |
| Jan. 28 [Rec’d Jan. 29] | From the Special Agent at Corfu (tel.) | The Serbian Premier emphasizes necessity for dismemberment of Austria-Hungary. | 791 | |
| Feb. 19 [Rec’d Feb. 20] | From the Special Agent at Corfu (tel.) | Further observations on Jugo-Slav claims to independence. Opposition to the Pashitch Ministry. | 792 | |
| Mar. 8 [Rec’d Mar. 9] | From the Special Agent at Corfu (tel.) | Serbian Premier requests authorization to make statement of U.S. assurances of support for Serbo-Croat national aspirations. | 793 | |
| Mar. 14 | To the Special Agent at Corfu (tel.) | Authorizes statement of qualified assurances to meet Serbo-Croat national aspirations. | 793 | |
| 9204 | Mar. 25 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) | British assurances of fulfillment of Serbian national aspirations as far as possible. | 794 |
| Mar. 30 [Rec’d Apr. 1] | From the Special Agent at Corfu (tel.) | Serbian declaration of right to create a free state to include all Southern Slavs. | 794 | |
| Apr. 4 [Rec’d Apr. 5] | From the Special Agent at Corfu (tel.) | Serbia expresses appreciation of U.S. policies and gratitude for assistance. | 795 | |
| 1507 | Apr. 9 [Rec’d Apr. 11] | From the Ambassador in Italy (tel.) | Conference at Rome of representatives of oppressed races under Austria-Hungary. | 795 |
| 1515 | Apr. 12 [Rec’d Apr. 13] | From the Ambassador in Italy (tel.) | Résumé of resolutions adopted at conference of races oppressed by Austria-Hungary. | 796 |
| Apr. 18 | To the Special Agent at Corfu (tel.) | Friendly assurances of U.S. cooperation with Serbia in winning the war. | 797 | |
| 55 | Mar. 27 [Rec’d Apr. 29] | From the Special Agent at Corfu | Negotiations for reaching an understanding between Italy and subject races of Austria-Hungary on principle of nationality. | 797 |
| 1570 | May 3 | From the Ambassador in Italy (tel.) | Report of Polish, Czech, and Jugo-Slav movement and telegram from American military mission at Italian front on Austrian and Jugo-Slav situation. Comments. | 799 |
| 1589 | May 7 [Rec’d May 8] | From the Ambassador in Italy (tel.) | Military convention of Apr. 21 between Italy and Czechoslovak National Council. | 802 |
| 1277 | May 11 | To the Ambassador in Italy (tel.) | Desires to cooperate in support of Czech and Jugo-Slav movement. | 803 |
| 3391 | May 16 [Rec’d May 18] | From the Minister in Switzerland (tel.) | Reasons why the United States should support claims of nationalities in Austria. Declaration by the President urged. | 804 |
| 1635 | May 18 [Rec’d May 20] | From the Ambassador in Italy (tel.) | His own and Foreign Minister’s views and suggestions regarding U.S. declaration of support to nationalities of Austria. | 805 |
| 3419 | May 23 | From the Minister in Switzerland (tel.) | First step taken at Prague in revolt of subject nationalities against Austria. | 806 |
| 62 | May 28 [Rec’d May 29] | From the Diplomatic Liaison Officer, Supreme War Council (tel.); to House also | Describes revolutionary movement of Austrian subject races and recommends encouraging message from President Wilson. | 807 |
public statement by the secretary of state, may 29, of the american government’s sympathy with the nationalistic aspirations of the czecho-slovaks and jugo-slavs—statement of the allied governments, june 6—dissatisfaction of the jugo-slav leaders with these declarations-supplementary statements by the secretary of state, june 24 and 28—french declaration in favor of czecho-slovak independence, june 30—statement of the secretary of state on the fourth anniversary of Austria’s declaration of war against Serbia—the president’s message to premier pashitch, july 30—recognition by great britain of the czecho-slovaks as an allied nation, august 9
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 1363 | May 29 | To the Ambassador in Italy (tel.); statement to other Associated Powers in Europe and Asia | Public statement of sympathy with nationalistic aspirations of Czecho-Slovaks and Jugoslavs for freedom. Comments. | 808 |
| June 3 [Rec’d June 4] | From the Special Agent at Corfu (tel.) | Serbian Premier believes that, with U.S. aid, national aspirations of his people will be achieved. | 809 | |
| 82 | June 4 | From the Diplomatic Liaison Officer, Supreme War Council (tel.) | Allies’ declaration of sympathy for national aspirations of Czecho-Slovaks and Jugoslavs, and for Polish independence. | 809 |
| 1707 | June 7 | From the Ambassador in Italy (tel.) | Status in Italy of Czechoslovak, Jugo-Slav, and Esthonian national movements. | 810 |
| June 7 [Rec’d June 8] | From the British Embassy | Great Britain is prepared to recognize the Czecho-Slovak National Council and Army. | 810 | |
| 1715 | June 9 | From the Ambassador in Italy (tel.) | Dissapointment of Jugo-Slavs at Allied declarations. Italy apparently unfavorable to Jugo-Slav movement. | 811 |
| 647 | June 14 | From the Serbian Minister | Forwards copy of his letter to Allied Ambassadors at Washington concerning Allies’ declaration on fate of oppressed races. | 812 |
| June 15 | From the French Ambassador | Submits for U.S. approval political program of Czech National Council and French policy of recognition. | 813 | |
| 4612 | June 18 | To the Ambassador in France (tel.) | Full information requested relative to Czecho-Slovak National Council and its recognition in Europe. | 814 |
| 4264 | June 22 [Rec’d June 23] | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) | Information requested will be furnished by despatch; conversation with Benes reported. | 814 |
| 72 | June 24 | To the Serbian Minister | U.S. opinion that all branches of Slav race should be freed from German and Austrian rule. | 815 |
| June 28 | To certain diplomatic and consular officers in Europe and Asia (tel.) | Unequivocal statement that all branches of Slav race should be freed from German and Austrian rule. | 816 | |
| June 29 [Rec’d June 30] | From the French Ambassador | Forwards French declaration in favor of Czecho-Slovak independence. Invites similar declaration by the United States. | 816 | |
| 2183 | July 13 | To the French Ambassador | Reply to French request for U.S. declaration in favor of freedom of Czech countries. | 817 |
| July 20 | From the President of the Czechoslovak National Council | Appeal for U.S. recognition of the Council as representative of the future free state of Czecho-Slovakia. | 818 | |
| 6417 | July 11 [Rec’d July 26] | From the Ambassador in France | Statements of Benes on political and economic conditions in the Balkans. | 818 |
| 1587 | July 27 | To the Ambassador in Italy (tel.); to repeat to Corfu | Statement issued on fourth anniversary of Austria’s declaration of war against Serbia. | 821 |
| Undated [Rec’d July 28] | The Serbian President of the Council to President Wilson (tel.) | Appeal for support of Serbian nation and Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes in Austria-Hungary. | 822 | |
| July 30 | President Wilson to the Serbian President of the Council (tel.) | Message of sympathy and friendship for Serbia. | 823 | |
| Aug. 7 | To the Special Agent at Corfu (tel.) | Requests reports on character of relations proposed between Serbia and Jugo-Slav portion of Austria-Hungary. | 823 | |
| 6605 | Aug. 14 [Rec’d Aug. 27] | From the Consul General at London | British recognition of the Czecho-Slovaks as an Allied nation. | 824 |
recognition by the united states, september 3, of the czecho-slovak national council as a de facto belligerent government—agreement between the british government and the czecho-slovak national council, september 3—recognition of the council by japan, september 9—italian declaration in favor of jugo-slav independence, September 26—announcement of the recruiting of a slavic legion in the united states—reports on the relations of italy and serbia to the jugo-slav nationalist aspirations—the czecho-slovak declaration of independence, october 18
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| Sept. 3 | To the Ambassador in Japan (tel.); to repeat to Harbin, etc. | Public announcement of U.S. recognition of Czecho-Slovak National Council as de facto cobelligerent Government. | 824 | |
| 1670 | Sept. 7 | To the Ambassador in Italy (tel.) | Requests report on Italian attitude toward territorial aspirations of the Jugo-Slavs. | 825 |
| Sept. 17 [Rec’d Sept. 18] | From the Chargé in Japan (tel.) | Japan’s recognition of Czechoslovak Army as Allied army under its National Council. | 825 | |
| 2051 | Sept. 26 [Rec’d Sept. 28] | From the Ambassador in Italy (tel.) | Italian sympathy for Jugo-Slav aspirations. | 826 |
| Sept. 30 [Rec’d Oct. 1] | From the Italian Ambassador | Italy declares Jugo-Slav movement to be in accordance with principles for which Allies are fighting. | 826 | |
| 2056 | Sept. 27 [Rec’d Oct. 1] | From the Ambassador in Italy (tel.) | Interview with Foreign Minister on Jugo-Slav problem and Italy’s attitude. | 826 |
| Oct. 5 | Statement by the War Department | Regulations for recruiting a Slavic Legion in the United States. | 827 | |
| 107 | Aug. 26 [Rec’d Oct. 8] | From the Special Agent at Corfu | Serbian position on character of relation to be established between Serbia and Jugo-Slavs of Austria-Hungary. | 828 |
| Oct. 8 [Rec’d Oct. 9] | From the Special Agent at Corfu (tel.) | Serbian attitude toward desire of Southern Slav Committee to obtain Entente recognition. | 832 | |
| 1005 | Sept. 17 [Rec’d Oct. 14] | From the Chargé in Italy | Forwards report on Italian attitude toward the Jugo-Slavs. | 832 |
| Oct. 14 [Rec’d Oct. 15] | From the Serbian Chargé | Request for a declaration in favor of freedom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes of Austria-Hungary and their union with Serbia. | 842 | |
| 1135 | Oct. 14 [Rec’d Oct, 16] | From the British Chargé | Copy of agreement of Sept. 3 between the British Government and the Czecho-Slovak National Council. | 844 |
| Oct. 16 | From the President of the Czecho-Slovak Provisional Government | Submits draft of Czecho-Slovak declaration of independence. | 846 | |
| 5444 | Oct. 16 [Rec’d Oct. 17] | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) | Text of Czecho-Slovak letter of Oct. 14 announcing creation of a Czecho-Slovak Government and assumption of official relations with the Allies. | 846 |
| Oct. 18 | From the President of the Czecho-Slovak Provisional Government | Text of declaration of independence of the Czecho-Slovak nation. | 847 |
rejection by president wilson of autonomy as a solution of the czechoslovak and jugo-slav questions, october 19—arrangements for a loan to the czecho-slovak national council—the establishment of national authorities in czecho-slovak and jugo-slav territories—friction between the jugo-slavs and italians
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| 5960 | Oct. 19 | To the Ambassador in France (tel.) | Arrangements for loan to Czecho-Slovak National Council. | 851 |
| 113 | Sept. 13 [Rec’d Oct. 21] | From the Special Agent at Corfu | Serbian official views regarding the constitution of a future Jugo-Slav state. | 852 |
| 5531 | Oct. 22 [Rec’d Oct. 23] | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) | Information and documents establishing Masaryk’s authority to act for Czechoslovak Government. | 854 |
| 6014 | Oct. 25 | To the Ambassador in France (tel.) | Regarding Czech loan, legal formality requires text of act making Masaryk President of the Council. | 855 |
| 5391 | Oct. 25 | From the Minister in Switzerland (tel.) | Reports attack by Croatian soldiers on Hungarian troops at Fiume. | 858 |
| 5569 | Oct. 25 [Rec’d Oct. 26] | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) | France and Italy have recognized Czecho-Slovak Provisional Government. | 856 |
| 5376 | Oct. 24 | From the Minister in Switzerland (tel.) | Czech deputies sent to Switzerland to inquire Allied and U.S. sentiment toward Bohemian independence, etc. | 857 |
| Oct. 28 | To the Serbian Chargé | Reply to Serbian request for favorable statement regarding the Declaration of Corfu. | 857 | |
| Oct. 29 | From the President of the Czecho-Slovak Provisional Government | Denunciation of Austro-Hungarian duplicity. | 858 | |
| 5600 | Oct. 28 [Rec’d Oct. 29] | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) | Text of act of Czecho-Slovak National Council making Masaryk President of Council and Minister of Finance. | 859 |
| 5666 | Nov. 1 [Rec’d Nov. 2] | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) | Austrian fleet in the Adriatic in hands of the Jugo-Slavs. Friction with Italy. | 860 |
| 149 | Oct. 21 [Rec’d Nov. 2] | From the Consul General at Irkutsk (tel.): to the President | Transmits letter of Oct. 12 from Russian branch of Czecho-Slovak National Council expressing appreciation of U.S. recognition of the Council. | 861 |
| 37 | Nov. 2 | From the Special Representative (tel.): to the President | Jugo-Slavs at Pola notified to place fleet at disposal of commander in chief of Allied forces. | 862 |
| 2274 | Nov. 2 [Rec’d Nov. 3] | From the Ambassador in Italy.(tel.) | Text of message of the Jugo-Slav committee, Pola, to the President, requesting protection. Italy’s attitude. | 862 |
| Nov. 3 [Rec’d Nov. 4] | From the Special Agent at Corfu (tel.) | Serbia will not ask for settlement of Balkan questions before final treaty of peace. | 863 | |
| 5559 | Nov. 3 [Rec’d Nov. 5] | From the Minister in Switzerland (tel.) | Views of Czech leader on territorial dispositions. | 864 |
| 6706 | Oct. 21 [Rec’d Nov. 5] | From the Ambassador in France | Forwards memorandum of the President of the Jugo-Slav Committee in London on Italian-Jugo-Slav conflict. Comments. | 864 |
| Nov. 7 [Rec’d Nov. 8] | From the Special Agent at Corfu (tel.) | Delegates of Jugo-Slav National Council of Agram confer with Serbian Government on measures of state. | 868 | |
| 6236 | Nov. 9 | To the Ambassador in France (tel.) | Request for report of Italian-Jugo-Slav situation. | 869 |
| Nov. 8 [Rec’d Nov. 10] | From the Special Agent at Corfu (tel.) | Substance of message to Jugo-Slav National Council from delegates in conference with Allied naval commander in chief at Corfu; Jugo-Slav aims presented. | 869 | |
| Nov. 9 [Rec’d Nov. 10] | From the Special Agent at Corfu (tel.) | Allied protection desired for transports at Cattaro; landing of Italian troops in Dal-matia opposed. | 870 | |
| Nov. 12 | To the Commissioner of the Czechoslovak National Council | Notification that he will be acceptable as commissioner in the United States. | 870 |
Relations of the United States with the Polish National Movement: Recognition of the Polish Army and National Committee as Autonomous and cobelligerent
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| Mar. 8 [Rec’d Mar. 9] | From the French Ambassador | Advises joint public declaration favoring an independent Polish state. Draft form enclosed. | 871 | |
| Mar. 12 | To the French Ambassador | Concurrence in French opinion of desirability of declaration regarding Poland; modification suggested. | 872 | |
| Mar. 18 | To the Representative of the Polish National Committee | Approves selection of Committee’s member to sit as representative of Polish immigrants in the United States. | 872 | |
| 4353 | Aug. 16 [Rec’d Aug. 18] | From the Minister in Switzerland (tel.) | Press report of Polish proposals of alliance with Central Powers. | 873 |
| 4450 | Aug. 23 [Rec’d Aug. 26] | From the Minister in Switzerland (tel.) | Status of project for alliance between Germany and Poland. | 874 |
| 4470 | Aug. 26 [Rec’d Aug. 28] | From the Minister in Switzerland (tel.) | Conflicting policy regarding solution of Polish problem. U.S. opinion sought. Recommendations. | 875 |
| 2647 | Aug. 31 | To the Minister in Switzerland (tel.) | President Wilson has already set forth U.S. policy toward Poland. Further statement inadvisable. | 876 |
| 5150 | Oct. 11 [Rec’d Oct. 13] | From the Minister in Switzerland (tel.) | Manifesto issued by Regency Council for creation of independent Polish state with representative government. | 877 |
| Oct. 14 | Department memorandum | Danger of Bolshevik occupation of Poland upon evacuation by German troops. | 878 | |
| Oct. 18 | From the President of the Polish National Committee | Request for recognition of the Polish Army and National Commission as autonomous, allied, and cobelligerent. | 878 | |
| Oct. 25 | From the President of the Polish National Committee | British letter of Oct. 15 to the Polish National Committee recognizing independence of Poland. Italy’s recognition. | 879 | |
| Nov. 1 | To the President of the Polish National Committee | U. S. recognition of Polish Army, under Polish National Committee, as autonomous and cobelligerent. | 880 | |
| 5647 | Oct. 31 [Rec’d Nov. 1] | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) | Transmits Polish press statement regarding German oppression and measures for resistance. | 881 |
| 5690 | Nov. 2 [Rec’d Nov. 3] | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) | Bolshevik propaganda in Poland; Polish victory over Red Guards in Siberia; attempted control of Polish territory now under Austria. | 883 |
| 5776 | Nov. 8 [Rec’d Nov. 9] | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) | Press reports of further conflicts between Poles and Germans; Ukrainian relations with Germans. | 884 |
| 5693 | Nov. 10 [Rec’d Nov. 11] | From the Minister in Switzerland (tel.) | Reported formation in Poland of Socialist government proclaiming a Polish Republic. | 885 |
| Mar. 16 [Rec’d Mar. 19] | From the French Ambassador | Requests U.S. aid in departure of Armenian volunteers for participation with French in military operations in Syria. | 885 | |
| 3586 | Apr. 16 | To the Ambassador in France (tel.) | Inquires attitude of Allied War Council toward Armenians, who have appealed for monetary aid. | 886 |
| Undated [Rec’d Apr. 17] | President of Armenian Nat’l Delegation to President Wilson | Appeal for aid against the Turks to prevent extermination of Armenians. | 886 | |
| 3675 | Apr. 20 | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) | Will report Armenian situation upon completion of investigation by General Bliss. | 887 |
| 3706 | Apr. 25 | To the Ambassador in France (tel.) | Measures suggested for aiding in defense of Armenians and Georgians against Turkish advance. | 887 |
| 3799 | May 1 | To the Ambassador in France (tel.) | Message of sympathy from the President, Government, and people of the United States for Armenians. | 889 |
| 3816 | May 6, 7 [Rec’d May 7] | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) | Quotes General Bliss: Information on Armenian situation received from British War Office; suggestions. | 889 |
| 2132 | May 8 | To the French Ambassador | Reply to request that Armenians in U.S. Army be permitted to join French contingent in Cyprus for service against Turkey. | 890 |
| 6059 | July 31 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain | Armenian situation; U.S. interest therein; German menace; request for expression of British policy. | 891 |
| 5575 | Oct. 25 [Rec’d Oct. 26] | From the Ambassador in France (tel.) | President of the Armenian National Delegation requests U.S. and Allied recognition of Armenia as a belligerent country. | 894 |
| Oct. 30 [Rec’d Nov. 1] | From Special Envoy of Armenian Catholicos and Representative of Nat’l Delegation | Appeal for U.S. influence with Allies for adopting certain measures to safeguard Armenian rights. | 894 |
Relations of the United States with Persia’s National Aspirations
| No. | Date | From and to whom | Subject | Page |
| Dec. 17, 1917 [Rec’d Dec. 18] | From the Persian Minister | Persia seeks good offices of the United States in securing fulfillment of certain aims. | 895 | |
| Jan. 3, 1918 | To the Persian Minister | Assurance of consideration of Persia’s request. | 897 | |
| Jan. 19 [Rec’d Jan. 21] | From the Minister in Persia (tel.) | Persian protest against alleged violation of its sovereignty. | 897 | |
| 6310 | Jan. 21 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) | Presents situation in Persia and its inevitable result if no remedial measures are taken. | 897 |
| Jan. 24 | To the Minister in Persia (tel.) | Instructions to deny U.S. infringement upon Persian territory and offer friendly assurances. | 898 | |
| 8390 | Jan. 24 [Rec’d Jan. 25] | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) | Report on British action touching Persia will be given. Suggestions. | 898 |
| Feb. 1 | From the Minister in Persia (tel.) | U.S. assurances to Persia well received. Report of Consul, Tabriz, on occurrence which called forth Persian protest. | 899 | |
| 8493 | Feb. 4 | From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) | British and French declaration upholding independence and integrity of Persia submitted for U.S. participation. | 899 |
| 138 | Jan. 30 [Rec’d Feb. 5] | From the British Chargé | Suggests that U.S. and French representatives in Persia join British in making declaration of intention to Persia. | 899 |
| Feb. 14 | To the British Ambassador on Special Mission | U.S. refusal to join in further declaration to Persia. | 900 | |
| Feb. 14 [Rec’d Feb. 15] | From the Consul at Tiflis (tel.) | Protests against closing of Persian frontier. His message on subject to Minister in Persia quoted. | 902 | |
| Feb. 18 [Rec’d Feb. 19] | From the Minister in Persia (tel.) | Persia declares frontier closed against military persons only. No protest made pending instructions. | 903 | |
| Feb. 20 | To the Minister in Persia (tel.) | Requires report on Turkish and German propaganda in Persia and Persian attitude. | 903 | |
| Mar. 13 [Rec’d Mar. 14] | From the Minister in Persia (tel.) | British intentions in Persia announced. | 904 | |
| 31 | Mar. 21 | To the Minister in Persia (tel.) | Inquiries regarding British troops in northwest Persia and Persia’s attitude. | 904 |
| Mar. 23 [Rec’d Mar. 25] | From the Minister in Persia (tel.) | Reports object and strength of British troops in northwest Persia and Persian attitude. | 904 | |
| 34 | Mar. 29 | To the Minister in Persia (tel.) | Instructions to investigate report that Persia has sent delegates to arrange alliance with Germany. | 905 |
| Mar. 30 [Rec’d Mar. 31] | From the Minister in Persia (tel.) | Persian protest to Great Britain against alleged aggressions, and insistence on participation in peace conference. | 906 | |
| Apr. 1 [Rec’d Apr. 2] | From the Minister in Persia (tel.) | Report of sending of Persian delegation to arrange alliance with Germany is untrue. | 906 | |
| 7474 | Apr. 29 | To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) | U.S. good offices available to allay unfavorable feeling against Great Britain in Persia resulting from German propaganda. | 907 |
| 48 | June 15 | From the Persian Chargé | Persian message giving assurance of neutrality and seeking U.S. aid in protecting its sovereignty. | 907 |
| Aug. 1 [Rec’d Aug. 2] | From the Consul at Teheran (tel.) | Persia abrogates all existing Russian treaties and concessions. | 908 | |
| Aug. 1 [Rec’d Aug. 2] | From the Minister in Persia (tel.) | Text of Persian decree abolishing extraterritorial rights and annulling Russian concessions. | 909 | |
| Aug. 4 [Rec’d Aug. 5] | From the Minister in Persia (tel.) | Ministers of Spain and Allied Powers demand resignation of Persian Cabinet and abrogation of decree annulling Russian treaties. | 910 | |
| 72 | Aug. 7 | To the Minister in Persia (tel.) | Instruction to avoid commitments and keep Department informed. | 910 |
| 75 | Aug. 13 | To the Minister in Persia (tel.) | Instruction to ascertain attitude of foreign legations, especially German, Austrian, and Turkish, toward Persian decree. | 911 |
| 76 | Aug. 16 | To the Minister in Persia (tel.) | Inquires attitude of new Persian Cabinet toward annulment, and whether it was instigated by Germans. | 911 |
| Aug. 20 [Rec’d Aug. 22] | From the Minister in Persia (tel.) | Attitude of new Cabinet and Persian public toward decree. Evidence that it was instigated by Germany. | 911 | |
| Aug. 31 [Rec’d Sept. 2] | From the Minister in Persia (tel.) | Character of Persian treaties and effect of their abrogation on other nations as regards extraterritorial rights. | 912 | |
| Sept. 1 [Rec’d Sept. 2] | From the Minister in Persia (tel.) | Persia continues neutral; slight evidence of Turkish or German propaganda; American prestige enhanced. | 913 | |
| 177 | Oct, 5 | From the Persian Chargé | Persia looks to America to insure it against future violation of territorial rights. | 913 |