American Prisoners of War Taken to Germany-Continued. 242 The Minister of Switzer- Feb. 12 land in charge of German interests in America to the Secretary of State. 355 Ambassador Willard to the Feb. 17 Secretary of State (telegram). Transmits communication] from German Government stating the release of about 70 Americans brought in as prisoners of war by steamship Yarrowdale is conditional to the German vessels in American waters not being seized and their crews not being interned. Reports he has been informed 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 242 242 386 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. The Minister of Switzer- Mar. 2 Communicates cable of Mar. land in charge of Ger- 1 from German Govern- 481 Minister Egan to the Sec- Mar. 3 Reports arrival in Copen retary of State (tele gram). hagen of American med- crews. 399 Ambassador Willard to the Mar. 7 Reports statement by the Secretary of State (tele 244 245 246 gram). 408 Ambassador Willard to the Mar. 12 Departure of 59 American Secretary of State (tele gram). 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. 656 Minister Stovall to the Mar. 18 Reports having personally 247 last 248 American citizen of Yar rowdale prisoners, left for Denmark by Warnemunde Mar. 12. Consul General Hurst to Apr. 28 States remaining 26 mem 248 Reports action of German 249 military authorities in demanding lists of unemployed Belgians. Informs him, if he should 249 deem it advisable, he may draw to Foreign Minister's attention, informally and orally, the action of German military authorities in Belgium. 4535 Chargé Grew to the Sec- Oct. 27 Reports he sought a further retary of State (telegram). 3539 The Secretary of State Nov. 2 to Chargé Grew (telegram). The Secretary of State Nov. 29 to Chargé Grew (telegram). 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 GerIman 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 4756 Chargé Grew to the Sec- Dec. 20 Quotes note from German retary of State (telegram). 4913 Chargé Grew to the Sec- Dec. 21 retary of State. 2 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. 2 Reports that it is difficult to obtain information that is accurate regarding deportations, because facilities for communication are lacking in Belgium. Incloses memorial sent by German Government on the employment of Belgian laborers in Germany, refuting the false statements of Germany's enemies. 8 491 Minister Whitlock to the Jan. 16 Reports at length on the Secretary of State. 429 Minister Whitlock to the Jan. 17 Secretary of State. deportation of Belgian workmen. States that summonses to appear for examination Page. 252 254 254 256 257 258 262 268 |