763.72/2337½a
The Secretary of State to the German Ambassador (Bernstorff)
Washington,
December 29, 1915.
Dear Mr. Ambassador: The Lusitania case is causing me anxiety because of the continued suspension of the negotiation. I am loath to make a formal representation to your Government on the subject, as it might cause you embarrassment, but I feel that the time is very near when I will have to do so.
I hope, therefore, that you, who appreciate that this state of inaction can not continue much longer, will endeavor to impress your Government with the expediency of reaching a speedy settlement.
I am [etc.]
Robert Lansing