American Prisoners of War Taken to Germany-Continued. 355 Ambassador Willard to the Feb. 17 Reports he has been informed Secretary of State (telegram). officially that American prisoners brought in by Yarrowdale and such other non-belligerents would be set at liberty within a very short time. 269 The Secretary of State Feb. 20 Instructs him to transmit to Ambassador Willard (telegram). to Spanish Ambassador at Berlin a formal demand for the immediate release of the Yarrowdale pris Page. 242 242 242 oners. 370 Ambassador Willard to the Feb. 25 Reports he has been in Secretary of State (telegram). formed by Foreign Office that the Yarrowdale prisoners had been released on the 16th. 290 The Secretary of State Feb. 27 Instructs him to request to Ambassador Willard (telegram). 243 243 Foreign Office to instruct Spanish Ambassador at Berlin to telegraph De partment full report as regards Yarrowdale pris oners. 386 Ambassador Willard to the Mar. 2 Reports receipt of telegram Secretary of State (tele gram). from Spanish Ambassador at Berlin which confirmed report that Yarrowdale prisoners had been released Feb. 16 and were 244 American Prisoners of War Taken to Germany-Continued. 481 English member of crew The Minister of Switzer- Mar. 2 Communicates cable of Mar. land in charge of Ger- 1 from German Govern- Minister Egan to the Sec- Mar. 3 Reports arrival in Copen- gram). hagen of American med- crews. 399 Ambassador Willard to the Mar. 7 Reports statement by the Secretary of State (tele- 408 Ambassador Willard to the Mar. 12 Departure of 59 American Secretary of State (tele gram). 244 245 246 doctor of the Spanish Em- 246 prisoners from Germany 247 ers from Yarrowdale ar- 247 ceipt of report from Con sul General at Zurich that 636 Minister Stovall to the Mar. 12 States 59 American prison Secretary of State (tele gram). 650 Minister Stovall to the Mar. 16 Informs Department of re Secretary of State (tele gram). American Prisoners of War Taken to Germany-Continued. 4452 3497 Chargé Grew to the Sec- Oct. 10 Reports action of German retary of State (telegram). The Acting Secretary of Oct. 19 State to Chargé Grew (telegram). military authorities in demanding lists of unemployed Belgians. Informs him, if he should deem it advisable, he may draw to Foreign Minister's attention, informally and orally, the action of German military authorities in Belgium. 249 249 3539 The Secretary of State Nov. 2 to Chargé Grew (telegram). The Secretary of State Nov. 29 to Chargé Grew (telegram). tary of State for Foreign Affairs question of Belgian laborers. Reports he sought a further interview with the German Under Secretary for Foreign Affairs regarding the enforcement of labor on Belgian citizens and pointed out that this action, as it involved a definite breach of international law would make а very bad impression abroad. Authorizes him to make request for an interview with the Chancellor in regard to Belgian deportations and point out the unfortunate impression which would be created by the proposed policy in neutral countries. Instructs him to obtain an interview with the German Chancellor and repeat that the United States Government has learned of Germany's intention to deport from Belgium a portion of the civilian population for the purpose of forcing them to labor in Germany and is constrained to protest| in a friendly spirit, but most solemnly, against this action. 250 251 251 Transmits the German Government's reply to the formal representations of the United States concerning the deportation of Belgians. Quotes note from German Foreign Office of Dec. 18, which states that a number of the deported Belgian workmen had been returned to Belgium. Transmits copy of order issued by Governor General of Belgium May 15, 1916, regarding unemployed Belgian citizens. Quotes statement received from Mr. Hoover saying there has been no change in German policy since the President's protest and that deportation continues on a large scale. Minister Whitlock to the Jan. 2 Reports that it is difficult 491 Minister Whitlock to the Jan. 16 Reports at length on the 252 254 254 256 257 258 262 268 |