File No. 165.102/881

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

[Telegram]

3634. Am sure if I present request made in your 2811, March 15, 12 noon, that German Government will be strengthened in its belief that it can demand cotton for dyestuffs. Best way to get dyestuffs out is to have bills protect the American dyestuff industry introduced. Shall therefore wait for further instructions. On December 13, 1915, the German Government in answer to my inquiry informed me that its policy as to export dyestuffs was unchanged.

Gerard