TELEGRAM
GOVT NITE 10 P
WASHN DC JAN 1-19
[MISS] JANE ADDAMS.
HULL HOUSE. CHICAGO ILLS.
MRS HOOVER TELEGRAPHS FROM SAN FRAN ASKING WE ADVISE YOU REGARDING FINNISH FOOD RELIEF. AS MATTER NOW STANDS ALL RESTRICTIONS AND EMBARGOES ON FOOD SHIPMENTS TO FINLAND HAVE FOR SOME TIME BEEN LIFTED AND WE RENDERED EVERY POSSIBLE ASSISTANCE BY PROVIDING SHIPPING AND IN FACT NOW HOLD FOOD IN READINESS FOR LOADING BUT OWING TO CHANGES IN FINNISH GOVERNMENT THE FUNDS PROVIDED CAN NOT BE RELEASED FROM NEW YORK BANKS. WE ARE ENDEAVORING WITH COOPERATION OF STATE DEPARTMENT TO ASSIST FINNS IN EVERY WAY POSSIBLE TO SECURE EARLY SHIPMENT AND FULLY REALIZE THE NECESSITY AND URGENCY FOR RELIEF.
FOOD ADMINISTRATION.
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