File No. 711.0012/680
The Acting Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Germany ( Gerard )
[Telegram]
Washington
,
August 2, 1916, 2 p. m.
3264. Your 4149, July 24, noon. Matter will be laid before Secretary for his consideration on his return. Consensus of opinion here is that present would not seem to be propitious time to enter into negotiations on this subject.
Polk