File No. 763.72/2614
The Ambassador in Germany (Gerard) to the Secretary of State
[Telegram]
Berlin,
April 22, 1916, 8 p. m.
[Received April 23, 3.20 p. m.]
[Received April 23, 3.20 p. m.]
3790. On account of Easter holidays rendering consultation of Government with prominent public and business men difficult, think reply of Germany will not come for some time. Think German Government quite surprised by strength of proofs of torpedoing of Sussex.
Gerard