File No. 763.72/2894
The Chargé in Germany (Grew) to the Secretary of State
[Received October 2, 9.05 p. m.]
4412. The general attitude of the press together with confidential information received leads me to believe that an early resumption of [Page 292] indiscriminate submarine warfare is not unlikely. It is doubtful whether the Chancellor can continue to withstand the steadily increasing public sentiment in favor of such a step, in view of his increased weakness in the Reichstag. This would presumably take the form of a desperate attempt to stop American supplies and ammunition from reaching the Allies.