File No. 300.115/10209
The Acting Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Great Britain (Page)
[Telegram]
Washington,
October 10, 1916, 5 p. m.
3913. Department’s 3872.1 Consul, Trinidad, telegraphs American S. S. Pathfinder delayed there at cost $1,500 daily while awaiting permit from London for bunker coal. Bring matter to attention Foreign Office in connection with similar cases and inquire if it is established practice of British Government to accord to American vessels treatment this character which has in several instances resulted in serious loss to vessels. Request prompt reply.
Polk
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