There are a very few English civilians in Germany who have been placed in prison or in prison camps—about 300. The German Government is informed that a great number of German civilian prisoners—over 6,000—are in prison camps in England. Department is requested by Ambassador, Berlin, to suggest that liberty, so far as possible, be allowed alien enemies detained by war.
Mr. Page, United States Ambassador in London, to Sir Edward Grey. (Received Oct. 31.)
American Embassy, London,
October 30, 1914.
Sir,—I have the honour to transmit herewith enclosed the attached copy of an open telegram I have received from the Minister at Copenhagen relating to reports on the imprisonment of German subjects in England.
Inasmuch as the Minister at Copenhagen has dispatched this to the Secretary of State at Washington, it seems probable that I shall receive definite instructions from him to transmit it to you, but in view of the desirability of an early consideration of the matter I now venture to submit this copy of the telegram for your information.
I have, etc.,
Walter Hines Page.
Copy of Telegram received October 29, 1914.
Following telegram sent to Department to-day (by the Ambassador at Berlin):