DEPARTMENT OF STATE.

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LIST OP PAPEES.
PART XII.
The Torpedoing of the British Steamship "Persia."
From and to whom. Date. Subject.
Consul General Skinner to the
Secretary of State (telegram).
The Secretary of State to
Consul Garrels (telegram).
Consul Garrels to the Secretary
of State (telegram)^
Diplomatic Agent Arnold to
the Secretary of State (telegram).
The Secretary of State to Ambassador
Penfield (telegram).
Ambassador Penfield to the
Secretary of State.
Consul Garrels to the Secretary
of State.
Consul Keblinger to the Secretary
of State.
Ambassador Gerard to the Secretary
of State (telegram).
Ambassador Penfield to the
Secretary of State.
The Secretary of State to
Charge 1 Philip (telegram).
Ambassador W. H. Page to the
Secretary of State.
Charge Philip to the Secretary
of State (telegram).
1916.
Jan. 1
.do....
do
Jan.
Jan.
Jan.
..do.
Jan.
Jan.
Jan.
Feb.
Feb.
Mar.
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States that the Peninsular & Oriental liner Persia has been
reported sunk with nearly all on board \ Robert McNeely,
American consul, on board.
Informs him of attack on the Persia and instructs him to
report concerning Consul McNeely and other Americans
on board.
Reports facts concerning sinking of the Persia
Sinking of the Persia reported
Instructs him to make immediate inquiry at the Foreign
Office concerning the sinking of the Persia.
Transmits note from Ministry for Foreign Affairs stating
that nothing is known to the Royal and Imperial Government
concerning circumstances of sinking of the Persia.
Transmits report in regard to the sinking of the Peninsular
& Oriental liner Persia.
Incloses affidavits of survivors of the British steamer
Persia.
Reports having been informed by German Foreign Office
that a German submarine did not sink the Persia.
Transmits note from Foreign Office disclaiming participation
of Austrian submarine in sinking of Persia.
Instructs him to ascertain whether Turkish submarine
sank Persia.
Incloses copies of a note dated Feb. 16 from Foreign Office
transmitting copies of statements made by officers and
others of the steamship Persia. ,
Reports receipt of note verbale from Sublime Porte stating
that the Persia was not sunk by a submarine flying
Turkish flag.
PART XIII.
Torpedoing of the Italian Steamship "Ancona" by an Austrian Submarine.
From and to whom.
The Secretary of State to Ambassador
T. N. Page (tele-
Ambassador T. N. Page to the
Secretary of State (telegram).
Ambassador T. N. Page to the
Secretary of State (telegram).
Official announcement of the
Austro-Hungarian Admiralty.
Consul White to the Secretary
The Secretary of State to Ambassador
Penfield (telegram).
Ambassador Penfield to the
Secretary of State (telegram).
The Secretary of State to Ambassador
Penfield (telegram).
Ambassador Penfield to the
Secretary of State (telegram).
Date.
1915.
Nov. 10
...do
...do
Nov. 15
Dec. 6
...do
Dec. 15
Dec. 19
Dec. 29
Subject.
Instructs him to telegraph facts concerning Ancona and
whether any Americans were among passengers.
States it is reported American passengers lost on Ancona
Calls attention to falsity of press reports concerning sinking
of the Ancona.
Transmits statements and affidavits of survivors of the
Instructs him to deliver accompanying note to the Austro-
Hungarian Foreign Office on the torpedoing of the
Transmits reply of Austro-Hungarian Government on the
sinking of the Italian steamship Ancona.
Instructs him to present accompanying note to Austro-
Hungarian Foreign Office concerning the sinking of the
steamship Ancona.
Transmits reply to Department's note of the 19th instant
on the sinking of the steamship Ancona.
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