Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, 1916, Supplement, The World War

File No. 763.72/2817

The Ambassador in Germany (Gerard) to the Secretary of State

[Telegram]

Berlin, August 21, 1916, 1 p. m.
[Received August 22, 12 noon.]

4249. Bassermann, member of Reichstag and leader of National Liberal Party, made a speech yesterday in which he demanded the employment of all methods of warfare. This is very significant, as before settlement of submarine controversy in May last, Bassermann supported the Chancellor’s policy.

Gerard