5 October 1939
 
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION IN CONNECTION WITH RELEASE TO PRESS
 
        1. Possible political effect which would probably be double-barreled
 one in favor, the other opposite and what the balance would be I am not
 competent to Judge, but it should be carefully considered, at this time.
 
       2. Effect on liason of our Naval Attache in Berlin and the German
 Government. I would say - disregard.                                 
 
      3. The worry, etc. of families and friends of those on the IROQUOIS.
 This might be disregarded - it would be troublesome but that is all.
 
       4. International aspect. It would serve notice of our intention
 to resist by force sinking of American vessels outside the war zone
 by belligerent ships. Again, the national as well as the internation 
reaction.
 
      5. Possible public demand for escort of all U.S. ships. Disregard
 This is a special case.
 
      6. NYE and his ilk- ?!-