File No. 763.72/1480
The Ambassador in Germany (Gerard) to the Secretary of State
[Telegram]
Berlin,
February 18, 1915, 8 p. m.
[Received February 19, 3 p. m.]
[Received February 19, 3 p. m.]
1638. Admiral Behncke informs Commander Gherardi Germany willing to grant River Tyne and fifteen miles each side as proposed port free of mines and submarines for entrance of neutral vessels guaranteed not to contain contraband provided England agrees no ships other than neutral ships which have given guarantee will enter or leave this river. This proposition as well as convoy is contained in German note. Can be arranged if you so instruct me.
Gerard