File No. 763.72119/152a
The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Germany (Gerard)
[Telegram]
Washington,
June 6, 1916, 2 p. m.
3062. Berlin press dispatch dated May 26 quotes you as having given interview with Munich newspaper on favorable prospects of peace. Berlin dispatch dated June 3 reports interview with evening National Zeitung on same subject. Department assumes that these reports are mere inventions, but would be glad to have some statement from you to this effect in order that interviews may be officially denied here.
Lansing