The Acting Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Germany ( Gerard )
[Telegram]
Washington
,
March 20, 1916, 4 p. m.
2828. Your 3634, March 16. Bill to protect American dyestuffs industry introduced by Congressman Hill now before Congress with favorable prospects. Believe wise to make request at present time as German Ambassador here informs German Government in his opinion dyestuffs should be released without exchange of commodities for cash payment. American agents German manufacturers inform Department they are also assisting in Germany. These efforts should enable you to make request within week or ten days.
Polk