American Embassy, London,
June 14, 1915.
The need for publication was obvious in view of the character of the rumours circulated in this country, but, unfortunately, when published as a Government White Paper, such a report falls into but few hands, while newspaper extracts from the White Papers can, in general, scarcely be described as selected without bias.
Enclosure 1.
Mr. Gerard to Mr. Page.
American Embassy,
Berlin, June 8, 1915.
Sir,—I have the honour to transmit to you herewith a triplicate copy of a report made by Mr. G. W. Minot upon conditions at present existing in the British civil internment camp at Ruhleben, Spandau. In connection with this I beg to say that the devotion to duty and uniform kindness of all the camp authorities has been wonderful and the relations of our Embassy with them always most agreeable. It is impossible to conceive of better camp commanders than Graf Schwerin and Baron Taube.—I have, etc.,
James W. Gerard.
The last sentence is noteworthy. Commendation of the Camp Commanders could not be more emphatic.
Enclosure 2.
Mr. Minot to Mr. Gerard.
June 3, 1915.