The Ambassador in Italy (Page) to the Secretary of State
[Telegram]
Rome,
September 1, 1915, 3 p. m.
[Received 9.25 p. m.]
[Received 9.25 p. m.]
385. Your August 30, 5 p. m., received from Berne. Italian Government last autumn placed embargo on arms and ammunition with other commodities simply because they were needed for Italy herself. They recognize right under Hague convention to sell arms to belligerents.
Nelson Page