Chargé Philip to the Sec- Mar. 8 Reports receipt of note ver

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Case of the "Imperator."

Consul General Hurst to Apr. 14 Reports destruction of the

180 Consul General Hurst to May 24 Transmits affidavits of Gus

Case of the "Chemung."

214

215

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Consul Putnam to the Sec- Nov. 29 Gives detailed description

The Secretary of State to Apr. 22 Request information
the British Ambassador.

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cerning instructions is-
sued by British Admiral-
ty for armed merchant
vessels in the event of
meeting submarines. In-
closes alleged copies of
such instructions which
have been formerly trans-
mitted to this Govern-
ment by the German Gov-
ernment.

111 The British Ambassador to Apr. 25 States that the instructions

the Secretary of State.

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of Oct. 20 for the guid-
ance of British sea cap-
tains contain the orders at
present in force.

226

ralty Instructions for
armed merchant ships of
Oct. 20, 1915.

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The British Ambassador to Apr. 28 Incloses copy of the Admi-
the Secretary of State.

Memorandum from the June 5 States that Admiralty In

British Embassy.

structions of Oct. 20,
1915, enjoin a strict ad-
herence to defensive ac-
tion only, and no question
of the infliction of any
penalty for failure to take
offensive action can there-
fore arise.

The British Ambassador to Dec. 20 Suggests that certain classes
the Secretary of State.

The Secretary of State to Dec. 23
the British Ambassador.

of Canadian soldiers re-
turning from Europe be
permitted to pass through
the State of Maine to
points in Canada.
Refuses to permit passage
of Canadian soldiers over
United States territory.

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PART VI

Display by Naval Vessels of Distinguishing Marks on the High Seas.

PART VII

American Prisoners of War Taken to Germany on German Prize Ship "Yarrowdale."

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Subject.

Reports that English steam-
ship Yarrowdale has been
brought to Swinemunde as
a prize, having on board
469 prisoners, among
whom were 103 neutrals.

The Secretary of State Jan. 22 | Inquires of him whether
to Ambassador Gerard
(telegram).

there were any American
citizens among prisoners
brought by the Yarrow-
dale to Swinemunde, and,
if so, to give their names
and American addresses.

Ambassador Gerard to the Jan. 24 Reports he had sent note to

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Secretary of State (tele-
gram).

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German Foreign Office
Jan. 20 asking informa-
tion as to whether there
were any Americans
among prisoners brought
to Swinemunde. No an-
swer having been received,
he was sending another
note.

Ambassador Gerard to the Jan. 26 Reports that a correspond

Secretary of State (tele

gram).

ent there had ascertained from Under Secretary of State that there were some Americans among the 107 neutrals brought| by the Yarrowdale to Swinemunde, and also that there was an acrimonious divergence of opinion as to what position Government should assume regarding them.

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American Prisoners of War Taken to Germany-Continued.

4992 Ambassador Gerard to the Feb. 4 Reports he has been in

Consul General Skinner to Feb. 5 Reports arrival of two