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PART XV-Continued.

Various American Vessels or Foreign Vessels with Americans Aboard Interfered with by Submarines or Mines-Continued.

No.

From and to whom.

Date.

1915.

Subject.

Consul General Snodgrass to Sept. 29 States sailing ship Vincent struck mine, Cape Orlov, Sept.
the Secretary of State (tele-
27. Total loss. Crew saved. Captain and three men
gram).
injured.

Page.

236

3236 Ambassador W. H. Page to the Secretary of State (telegram).

Nov. 19 Gives location where American schooner Helen W. Martin
struck mine.

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1916.

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Reports destruction of the Russian barkentine Imperator
by an Austrian submarine.

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Instructed to obtain prompt report from Austrian Govern-
ment regarding the destruction of the Imperator.
Transmits statement by Austrian Ministry of Foreign
Affairs regarding the destruction of the Imperator.
Transmits affidavits of Gustave Olson and Einer A. D.
Swensson, seamen, regarding the destruction of the
Imperator.

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3154 Ambassador Sharp to the Secre- May tary of State.

4 Incloses copy and translation of the report of the French
commission which examined the fragments of the torpedo
found upon the steamer Sussex.

The German Ambassador to the May 12
Secretary of State.

Consul General Listoe to the Aug. 14
Secretary of State (telegram).

The Secretary of State to Am- Aug. 16
bassador Gerard (telegram.)

Refers to the attack by a German submarine on the Dutch
steamer Bandoeng, and calls attention to danger incurred
by masters of neutral ships by turning their ships on
submarines.

States Capt. Barlow, of steamship Owego, reports having
been fired at 10 times near Isle of Wight by German
submarine.

Instructs him to bring Owego incident to attention of For-
eign Minister at once and request prompt investigation
of case and prompt statement of the findings.
Quotes note from Foreign Office dated Aug. 26, regarding
facts in Owego case.

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4273 Ambassador Gerard to the Secretary of State (telegram). 3390 The Secretary of State to Ambassador Gerard (telegram).

Aug. 27
Sept. 18

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The Secretary of State to Am- Sept. 29
bassador Gerard (telegram).

Informs him substance of German note of Aug. 26 regard-
ing Owego case has been submitted to ship's owners.
Instructs him to address note to German Foreign Min-
ister in reply to his note of Aug. 26.
Quotes master's statement of steamship Owego and informs
him, if he can see no objection, he is permitted to sub-
mit this statement to Foreign Office.

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Chargé Bliss to the Secretary Oct. 24 Transmits affidavit of John S. Brennan, American citizen,
of State.

The Secretary of State to Chargé Nov. 18
Grew (telegram).

who was a member of crew of the British steamship
Sebek, alleged to have been torpedoed by a submarine
Oct. 12.

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Instructs him to bring cases of Sebek and Delta to attention
of German Government in which lives of American citi-
zens have been jeopardized by German submarines and
request immediate investigation and report.
Quotes note received from German Foreign Office with
regard to the sinking of the Sebek.

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Consul Lathrop to the Secre-
tary of State.

Nov. 16

Incloses copy of declaration of Alle Dorsey, American
citizen, relative to the sinking of the British steamship
Barbara.

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9 Instructs him to make request of Foreign Office for prompt
investigation of Barbara case and report.

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1917.

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Quotes note received from German Foreign Office dated
Jan. 14, 1917, relative to the sinking of the English
steamship Barbara.

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Reports sinking of the Rowanmore west-southwest of Cape
Clear by a German submarine.

Quotes telegram from American Consul at Queenstown
reporting the sinking of Furness freighter Rowanmore
by German submarine and instructs him to bring matter
to attention of German Government for investigation
and report as soon as possible.

Vice Consul Watson to the Sec-...do..... Confirms cablegram sent to Department relating to sinking
retary of State.
of Rowanmore and incloses affidavits of British officer
and American member of crew.

4639 Chargé Grew to the Secretary Nov. 21 Incloses copy and translation of note from Imperial For-
of State.

eign Office, dated Nov. 19, 1916, replying to American
Embassy's inquiry in regard to the sinking of the steamer
Rowanmore.

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Various American Vessels or Foreign Vessels with Americans Aboard Interfered with by Submarines or Mines-Continued.

No.

From and to whom.

Date.

Subject.

Page.

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6 Reports Philippine steamer Lanao, of Manila, Saigon to
Havre, stopped by German submarine 30 miles off Cape
Vincent, Portugal, Oct. 28. Crew removed to sub-
marine, Lanao destroyed by bomb. No injuries, no
casualties. Lanao unarmed and flying American flag.

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Dec. 11

The Secretary of State to Am- Nov. 18 Instructs him to bring Lanao case to German Government's
bassador Gerard (telegram).

4716 Chargé Grew to the Secretary of State (telegram).

immediate attention with request that it be investigated
and prompt report made concerning the sinking of an
American vessel.

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Consul McCunn to the Secre-
tary of State (telegram).
Consul Frost to the Secretary
of State (telegram).
Consul Frost to the Secretary of
State (telegram).

Oct. 30

Quotes note received from the German Foreign Office Dec.
9, 1916, relative to the sinking of the Lanao.
Reports sinking of Marina Oct. 28.

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Additional report on the sinking of the Marina. Some
American fatalities believed to have occurred.
Reports briefly the substance of the survivors' statements
as to the sinking of the Marina. Also that there were 51
Americans aboard, 45 of whom are safe.

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4555 Chargé Grew to the Secretary Nov. of State (telegram).

4654 Chargé Grew to the Sectetary of State (telegram).

4116 The Secretary of State to Ambassador W. H. Page (telegram).

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3 Quotes translation of a note received from German Foreign
Office Nov. 3, relative to the sinking of the British steam-
ers Rowanmore and Marina by German submarines.
Nov. 27 Quotes note dated Nov. 25, 1916, received from German
Foreign Office, relative to the sinking of the Marina by a
German submarine.

Dec.

2 Informs him of German Government's report on sinking of
the vessel Marina and instructs him to ascertain defi-
nitely and officially as to whether Marina was in British
Government's service at the time of her sinking.
Quotes note received from Lord Grey relative to the sink-
ing of the Marina.

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States United States Government has inquired of British
Government concerning status of Marina and Lord Grey
in reply states Marina was neither chartered nor requi-
sitioned by British Government at the time of her sink-
ing. Instructs him to bring case to immediate attention
of the Minister for Foreign Affairs.
Transmits copy of note from Mr. Balfour dated Dec. 16,
relative to the sinking of the Marina.
Informs him that British Minister for Foreign Affairs states
British Government were not interested in voyage of
Marina at time she was attacked. Instructs him to bring
foregoing to attention of German Government immedi-
ately.

Reports sinking of Norwegian steamer Delto, Oct. 31, by
German submarine 55 miles off Cape Palos, Spain.
Quotes note received from German Foreign Office relative
to the sinking of the Norwegian ship Delto.
Reports torpedoing of steamship Arabia in Mediterranean

Nov. 6.

Reports on statement by Paul R. Danner, American citi-
zen, relative to the sinking of the steamer Arabia.
Refers to the sinking of steamship Arabia without warning
by German or Austrian submarine and instructs him to
bring this case to attention of German Government;
request immediate investigation and make prompt
report.

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Quotes note received from German Foreign Office, Dec. 4,
relative to the sinking of the Arabia.
Transmits copy of note from Imperial and Royal Ministry
of Foreign Affairs, Dec. 6, replying to his note relative to
the torpedoing of the steamer Arabia.

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to Nov. 18 Instructs him to bring the matter of the sinking of the
Columbian to the attention of the German Government
for investigation.

1 Received.

Transmits copy of note received from British Foreign Office
relative to the sinking of the steamship Arabia.
States American steamship Columbian sunk by submarine,
crew of 108 landed Camarinas.

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Reports sinking of vessel Columbian by submarine 50
miles northwest of Cape Ortegal on Nov. 7.

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Incloses note of Dec. 16, 1916, from German Foreign Office
reporting investigation by the German naval authorities
of the sinking of the Columbian.

Page.

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Nov. 15 Reports sinking of Norwegian steamship Trippel by a
German submarine.

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Dec. 9 Instructs him to bring case of Norwegian steamer Trippel
to attention of Foreign Minister and request a prompt
investigation and report.

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1917.

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Quotes note received from German Foreign Office Jan. 11
relative to the sinking of Norwegian steamer Trippel.

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1917.

Quotes telegram from Consul at Liverpool reporting the
sinking of Norwegian ship Lokken by submarine, Nov. 11.
Instructs him to bring case of Norwegian ship Lokken to
attention of Foreign Minister, request prompt investiga-
tion and report.

Ambassador Gerard to the Sec- Jan. 12 Quotes note received from German Foreign Office relative
retary of State (telegram).
to the sinking of the Norwegian steamer Lokken.

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Nov. 20 Reports that two American citizens of British steamship
Trevarrick state ship was sunk by two German subma-
rines Nov. 16.

Dec. 9

Informs him Department has been advised that British
steamship Trevarrick with Americans aboard was sunk
Nov. 16 by German submarine. Instructs him to request
of Foreign Minister prompt investigation and report.

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1654 Ambassador Penfield to the Jan. 23 Reports on statements made by Minister for Foreign Secretary of State (telegram).

Quotes note received from German Foreign Office Jan. 26
relative to the sinking of the British steamship Tre-
varrik by a German submarine.

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Nov. 28 Reports sinking of American steamer Chemung by Aus-
trian submarine 14 miles east Cape de Gata.
Nov. 29 Gives detailed description of the sinking of Chemung.
Affidavits of crew being prepared.
Dec. 2

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Instructs him to bring Chemung case to Foreign Minister's
attention and ask for immediate investigation and report
upon this sinking of an American vessel.

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Affairs and data furnished by Austro-Hungarian naval
authorities relative to the sinking of the steamship
Chemung.

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Reports sinking of steamer Agder by gunfire from German
submarine.

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Dec. 22

Reports torpedoing by German submarine of American
schooner Rebecca Palmer, Dec. 14, 70 miles west-south-
west Fastnet.

277

Consul Keblinger to the Secre- Dec. 19 Reports British steamship Russian was struck by what was
tary of State (telegram).

1757 Ambassador Sharp to the Secretary of State (telegram).

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believed to be a torpedo from submarine Dec. 14, 200
miles east of Malta.

Dec. 24 Quotes telegram received from American Consul at Nantes
reporting destruction of steamship Kansan.

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9 Reports attack upon American steamship Sacramento by
submarine believed German, Jan. 6, 24 miles north Cas-
quets lighthouse, French coast.

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5615 Ambassador W. H. Page to the Feb. Secretary of State (telegram).

Consul Stephens to the Secre- Feb,
tary of State (telegram).

6 States Consul at Liverpool reports German submarine U-45
stopped American steamer Westwego, Jan. 21, 50 miles
west of Fastnet. Second officer of submarine took
ship's papers to submarine; returned in hour reporting
that if master Westwego didn't give three barrels lubri-
cating oil submarine would sink ship. Oil was deliv-
ered. Have instructed Consul to obtain affidavits and
mail them to Department.

4 Reports torpedoing of American steamship Housatonic by
a German submarine.

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No.

From and to whom.

Date.

Subject.

Page.

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Reports statement made by Captain of Housatonic in regard to the sinking.

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Reports Capt. McDonaugh of the sunk vessel Lyman M.
Law states submarine flew a flag but that owing to the
great distance the nationality of the flag on submarine
could not be distinguished.

Feb. 27 Reports the Austrian Minister for Foreign Affairs stated
that an Austro-Hungarian submarine did not sink the
Lyman M. Law.
Reports torpedoing of steamship Laconia......

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Feb. 28

Reports Laconia torpedoed without warning and gives names of two American passengers who died of exposure. Transmits affidavits of Rev. Joseph Wareing and Robert Gillis, American citizens who survived from Laconia disaster.

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Transmits affidavits of Joseph W. Coppin and Gerald L. Kennedy in regard to destruction of steamship Laconia. Transmits six affidavits and a sworn memorandum relating to loss of steamship Laconia.

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Mar. 14

Reports sinking of steamship Algonquin by German submarine.

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Mar. 15

Gives detailed report of the sinking of the steamship Algonquin.

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Mar. 21

Mar. 19

Reports details of the sinking of the steamer Vigilancia... Reports sinking of American tanker Illinois......

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Consul Swalm to the Secretary of State (telegram).

Mar. 23

Reports details of the sinking of American steamship Illinois by a German submarine.

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Consul Frost to the Secretary

Mar. 18

of State (telegram).

Reports the sinking of American steamship City of Memphis by a German submarine.

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Consul Frost to the Secretary....do ...
of State (telegram).

Gives details of sinking of steamship City of Memphis together with names of survivors.

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Consul Frost to the Secretary

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of State (telegram).

States 33 survivors City of Memphis do not include Capt. L. P. Borum and four other Americans and four nonAmericans but indications are that these are safe on board some vessel which has no wireless.

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Consul McCunn to the Secre- Mar. 20 States Capt. Borum with eight members of crew of City of
tary of State (telegram).

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Memphis arrived Glasgow Mar. 20. Statements by captain reported.

Consul Mahin to the Secretary of State (telegram). Consul Mahin to the Secretary of State (telegram). Vice Consul Krogh to the Secretary of State (telegram). Consular Agent Pitel to the Secretary of State (telegram).

Mar. 22

Reports sinking of Standard Oil ship Healdton...........

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Mar. 23

Gives details of the sinking of the vessel Healdton....

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Mar. 24

Apr. 3

Reports statement made by Capt. Charles Christopher in regard to the sinking of the Healdton. Reports sinking of Aztec..

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1969 Ambassador Sharp to the Secretary of State (telegram).

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States Foreign Office has informed him that the American steamer Aztec has been torpedoed and 28 persons are missing. Foreign office has not been informed of names

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of survivors.

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Gives detailed report of Capt. O'Brien regarding the sinking of the steamship Aztec.

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Consul General Wilber to the

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Secretary of State (telegram).

Quotes telegram from master of the vessel reporting the sinking of American steamship Missourian without warning by submarine.

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PART XVI.

Peace Overtures of the Central Powers and Reply of Entente Powers.

No.

From and to whom.

Date.

Subject.

Page.

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Transmits official French translation of the peace com-
munication as handed to him by Chancellor von Beth-
mann-Hollweg on Dec. 12.

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Transmits note from Turkish Minister for Foreign Affairs
proposing peace negotiations.

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Dec. 15

Transmits copy and translation of a note verbale handed
to him in person by the Bulgarian Prime Minister on
Dec. 12, proposing to enter into negotiations for peace.

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2308 Ambassador Penfield to the Dec. 16 Transmits copies and translations of note, dated Dec. 12, Secretary of State.

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1916, from the Imperial and Royal Ministry of Foreign
Affairs, in which the Central Powers state they are
to enter into negotiations for peace.

Transmits peace overtures of Central Powers for presenta-
tion to Foreign Office, with instructions as to manner of
presentation.

Same as above.

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The Secretary of State to Am- ...do..........do................
bassador Guthrie (telegram).

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The Secretary of State to Min- ...do..........do......

ister Vopicka (telegram).

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The Secretary of State to Con- ...do..........do...

sul Osborne (telegram).

Ambassador Sharp to the Sec-
retary of State (telegram).

The Secretary of State to Am-
bassador Gerard.

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Dec. 29 Transmits Allied Governments' reply to the peace
overtures of the Central Powers.

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Jan. 2

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Instructs Ambassador Gerard to deliver to the German
Government the note of the Entente Powers, replying
to the overtures of the Central Powers.
Transmits text of note from German Foreign Office, dis-
cussing the reply of the Entente Governments.
Transmits text of note from Austro-Hungarian Minister
of Foreign Affairs, discussing the reply of the Entente
Governments.

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PART XVII.

Suggestions Concerning the War Made by President Wilson December 18, 1916, and Replies of

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Instructs him to present immediately to the Minister of Foreign Affairs the American note of Dec. 18, 1916, to belligerent Governments suggesting an avowal of views as to the terms on which the war might be concluded. Instructs him to present immediately to the Minister of Foreign Affairs the American note of Dec. 18, 1916, to belligerent Governments suggesting an avowal of views as to the terms on which the war might be concluded. The Minister of Guatemala to Dec. 21 States he is instructed by President of Guatemala to cooperthe Secretary of State.

ate in accord with the United States Government in anything that may be done for the restoration of peace. Ambassador Gerard to the Sec- Dec. 26 Quotes German reply to American note to belligerents of retary of State (telegram).

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Ambassador Penfield to the....do ... Quotes Austro-Hungarian reply to American note to bel

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Transmits note from the Secretary of Foreign Affairs of
Panama replying to President Wilson's note of Dec. 18,

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