File No. 763.72/2603
The Ambassador in Germany (Gerard) to the Secretary of State
[Telegram]
Berlin,
April 20, 1916, 9 p. m.
[Received April 21, 12.45 p. m.]
[Received April 21, 12.45 p. m.]
3780. Delivered note to Von Jagow 7.40 o’clock to-night. He read it and said he thought it meant a break but had to consult with Chancellor who is at Great Headquarters. He said that Germany could not give up sinking merchant ships without notice in war zone.
Gerard