File No. 763.72/3420
The Minister in Switzerland ( Stovall) to the Secretary of State
[Received 3.04 p.m.]
607. Local press publishes Wolff telegram Berlin, 3d, stating Chancellor, Germany received delegation Flemish council and discussed with them autonomy of Flanders. German Emperor desires to accede to wishes of Flemish, so far as consistent with war interests. Governor of Belgium already adopted measures preparatory to giving the Flemish people possibility acquiring autonomy. Belgium will be divided in two parts in accordance with language division. During peace negotiations and after establishment of peace, Germany will do all possible to encourage development Flemish nationality.