The duplicity of the German authorities was later demonstrated. The
political departments of the Governor-General of Belgium had given the
American Legation positive assurance that it would be fully informed
of developments in the case. As late as 6.30 o’clock on Monday evening,
three days after the trial, the Legation was positively informed by
Conrad, of the political department, in answer to direct inquiries,
that sentence had not been pronounced. Conrad renewed his previous
assurances that he would not fail to inform the American officials as
soon as there was any news. _At this time sentence of death already had
been pronounced._
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Mr. Brand Whitlock,