File No. 763.72/2898
The Chargé in Germany (Grew) to the Secretary of State
[Received October 3, 12.40 p. m.]
4417. Referring to my cable 4412, October 1, 6 p. m. While the political situation of the last three days was characterized by various well-informed persons as gravely critical, I learn on good authority to-day that the Chancellor has been temporarily strengthened by a strong speech made by Helfferich at a secret session of the Budget Committee of the Reichstag, and that what yesterday was regarded as a disagreeable impending political crisis based on the submarine issue will now probably be tided over for the present.