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

File No. 837.00/1087

The Secretary of State to Minister Gonzales

[Telegram]

Department of State,
Washington, February 16, 1917—3 p.m.

Navy Department informs Department that U. S. S. Machias will replace U. S. S. Petrel at Santiago arid that U. S. S. Dixie will sail for Habana some time today. These vessels will report upon conditions and be present in case of emergency.

Lansing