Office of the Historian

File No. 763.72/2321

The Ambassador in Italy (Page) to the Secretary of State

[Telegram]
Rome, December 25, 1915.
[Received 4.30 p. m.]

508. Following telegram received to-day from Lorillard, Durazzo, without date:

Rupture of diplomatic relations between Austria and Albania to-day. Sunday all Austrians leave. To-morrow American sailing ship Albania obliged to leave despite protestations. In view conditions it is absolutely necessary that I be accredited to the Albanian Government. Repeat to Washington.

American Embassy