Office of the Historian

File No. 711.5914/165

Minister Egan to the Secretary of State

[Telegram]
American Legation,
Copenhagen, October 18, 1916, 7 p.m.

370. Foreign Minister tells me that as the West Indian Committee desires to examine and consult the delegates from the islands and as it will be impossible for them to reach Copenhagen within the time limit agreed upon, the Government cannot reasonably refrain from giving its consent to extend the said time limit to November 25, 1916. The referendum is thus expected to take place on December 13 or 14 next. The question may accordingly be settled before Christmas of this year.

Egan