The Acting Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Germany (Gerard)
[Telegram]
Washington,
March 23, 1916, 4 p. m.
2839. Your 3627, March 15. Department believes it would be improper for you to make guarantee suggested your 3642, 18th. Substance has been communicated to American Ambassador London, who has been authorized to informally communicate facts stated to such parties as he deems proper.
Polk