File No. 763.72/2370
The Ambassador in Germany (Gerard) to the Secretary of State
[Received February 1, 1.15 p. m.]
3413. Of course I am doing nothing about Lusitania case except to listen to what Foreign Office people have to say when they bring up the subject and report to you. I think Zimmermann was to a great extent bluffing, and the fact that he wrote to Colonel House at all shows Germany does not want break of relations. From latest information think Germans and propagandists from now on will make great efforts to embroil us with Japan so break of relations may prevent greater calamity. Am dining with Von Jagow tonight, so may have something to report to-morrow. Inspired articles here in Government newspapers warn the people that Lusitania case is not settled.