MR GERARD SAFE.
WHAT HE REFUSED
LONDON, February 11. The ‘ Daily Telegraph’s ’ Copenhagen correspondent writes that prior to breaking off relations with America Germany proposed to Mr Gerard that in case of war there should be a re-ratification of the Treaty of 1799, specifying that ships should not be confiscated, that contracts be respected, and the right to remain in the two countries during the war be extended to merchants, doctors, and teachers, and providing against the internment of civilians.
Mr Gerard answered that he was no longer Ambassador, and had no authority to sign any document. The German Government then dropped negotiations. Mr Gerard has reached Switzerland.
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Evening Star, Issue 16347, 13 February 1917, Page 9
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