Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Address of the President to Congress December 7, 1915

File No. 312.52/688.

Vice Consul Lux to the Secretary of State.

[Telegram.]

American Consulate,
Vera Cruz, December 22, 1915.

Spanish Consul Vera Cruz in a communication to-day requests transmit his petition for admission four Spaniards American war vessel until first steamer Havana to avoid arrest and arbitrary prosecution [omission] attempted seizure of hotel property here. Consul desires assume the responsibility in handling matter with authorities and establish precedent regarding seizure of property.

Lux.