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

File No. 837.00/1176½

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American Legation,
Habana, March 4, 1917, midnight.

Your March 2, 4 p.m. The President promises desired action opening of and issuing clearance to ships at earliest possible date consistent with military necessity. He does not wish munitions to reach rebels before he can get forces to city. Also desires to bar their escape and avoid further looting customs receipts.

Gonzales