File No. 763.72/2384
The Ambassador in Germany (Gerard) to the Secretary of State
[Received February 6, 9 a. m..]
3445. Ambassador Morgenthau yesterday was introduced by me to Von Jagow and had long talk with him. He also had an interview with Zimmermann not arranged by me. His report may interest you. Morgenthau tells me that Zimmermann asked him if it was not a fact that the German-Americans in America would rise to rebellion in case of trouble between Germany and America. Von Jagow said that Germany had never agreed to give up their torpedoing vessels without notice, but had merely stated that orders had been given not to torpedo certain vessels without notice, and that Germany reserved the right to change these orders at any time.