File No. 763.72115/2701a
The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Germany ( Gerard)
[Telegram]
Washington,
December 29, 1916, 3 p.m.
3722. General interest in the United States in matter of Belgian deportation continues to increase, and it is important that Department be advised what action, if any, the German Government has taken in response to the appeals and protest of this Government in addition to the action reported in your 4756 of December 20.2 Take matter up immediately with Zimmermann and report by cable.
Lansing