File No. 860c.01/1
The Chargé in Germany (Grew) to the Secretary of State
[Telegram]
Berlin,
November 5, 1916, 2 p. m.
[Received November 6, 1.30 p. m.]
[Received November 6, 1.30 p. m.]
4562. In a manifest published to-day the Emperors of Germany and of Austria-Hungary proclaim Poland as an independent state with hereditary monarchy and constitution. The exact boundaries of the Kingdom of Poland to be decided later. Text of manifest will be cabled to-morrow.
Grew