File No. 763.72112A/1300
The Secretary of State to the Minister in Portugal ( Birch)
[Telegram]
Washington,
June 18, 1918, 3 p.m.
305. Your 384, June 4, 10 a.m. Facts reported indicate little likelihood of bona fide liquidation of enemy interests. Unless you disapprove, will plan to issue list for Portugal. Names to be reviewed in conference with British, French, and Italian representatives in London following joint recommendation from Lisbon. Cable opinion.
Lansing