File No. 763.72119/193
The Chargé in Germany (Grew) to the Secretary of State
[Received December 11, 7 p. m.]
4712. The Reichstag suddenly and unexpectedly called to meet on Tuesday next. The Chancellor and Zimmermann returned from General Headquarters this morning. I learn on good but not official authority that the Chancellor will probably say in the Reichstag that Germany has already demonstrated her ability to win the war and that now is the time for peace, and that he will have to give a general outline of the terms which would be acceptable. It is not felt that this will bring any immediate result, but it is intended to strengthen the hands of the peace parties in Russia, England, and France.