File No. 763.72114/62
The Acting Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Germany (Gerard)
Washington, October 26, 1914.
[Telegram]
498. Department has received copy of your letter to Page, London, dated October 2,1 and Anderson’s letter to you, dated October 14,1 regarding condition of prisoners of war. Anderson says there is confusion and misunderstanding between Embassies London and Berlin with regard to repatriation, relief funds and treatment of prisoners, which seems to be confirmed by your 595 and 603 of. October 23.1 Anderson suggests advisability of his going to Berlin with a view to reporting to Berlin the true condition of German prisoners in England and to visit detention camps in Germany in order to report to the British authorities the condition of British prisoners in Germany.
Department would not desire to authorize such a step without the approval of the German Government. Please discuss the matter informally with the authorities and cable your views.