Bisbee daily review., 1917-03-15
GERARD SAYS CERMANYS HEART SET 0N SUB"
 LESSSNESS AND EVEN J. $. CAN'T STOP HER
(By Review Leased Wirel


 WASHINGTON. Mar 14.- Former Ambassador Gerard. fresh from Der lin, reported to the state department today that when he left there Germa- ny fully intended carrying out her ruthless submarine campaign, regard less of the prospect Of war with the United States and that talk of peace had been abandoned.
 The former ambassador did not see President Wilson because the Presi- dent is still confined to his room, but he conferred at length with both Sec retary Lansing and Counsellor Polk, and went over with them in detail events leading to the break in diplo- matic relations between Germany and the United States.
 Bank All On Subs"
 Mir Gerard reported that German officials apparently considered the consequences of submarine ruthless ness before proclaiming it and as far as he could learn were confident of it's success. When he left Berlin, how ever, the campaign was only in it's second week and the Germans were still predicting the destruction of a million tons of shipping month, the amount admitted by Teutonic experts to be essential for an effective starva- ton blockade of England. Since then. 'Owever. the average destruction has been below half that.
 Gerrnans Not Starving
 Food conditions in Germany when Mir. Gerard's party left were reported as serious, but not necessarily criti- cal. This question is looked upon by the American government as very i'm Oortant because of its bearing upon the possibility of further peace moves by Germany in the near future
 The former ambassador arrived here from Key West. Fla. shortly after noon and was met at the station by a group of officials. A formal statement was given out by MT. Gerard saving he would make his report to the gov ernment and would not talk for publi- cation. He will go to New York to- morrow for formal reception to be rendered him there Friday.
 Tells of Treatment
 The report made by the former am bassador to the state department was understood to deal particularly with the treatment accorded himself and other Americans following the break in diplomatic relations, the efforts of the German government to get him to re-affirm the old treaty of 1928 with extensive changes. the general atti- tude of the German government and public towards submarine warfare. peace and relations with the United States and conditions in Germany. The department presented scene of unusual activity with the many re- turned diplomats who accompanied Mir. Gerard reporting to their superi- ors Some of them will be kept at the department and other will be given new posts.
 While officials are extremely anX ious to learn the personal opinions of men fresh from Germany, there is not the slightest disposition to feel that the international situation can be af- fected in any way at this time. Ger many is believed to have shown her self in the series of sinkings such as the LacOnia, the California and many others. including the American steam ship Algonquin. reported today sunk without warning. to be utterly un- mindful of the country's rights or it's possible participation in the war.
 Regarding food conditions, one Of the best observers who has reported to the state department in months, said that 2O.O00.000 people directly (Continued on Page ?