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of this pact, how they regarded it, and what effect it would have upon Great
Britain. I shall suggest that Grey reply that Great Britain views it sym-
pathetically; that being one of the largest American Powers, she looks with
favor upon any arrangement which will make for a closer union of American States.
Eduardes was delighted with this suggestion. Later in the day I proposed
it to Lansdowne. He was startled, and said it was a matter needing careful con-
sideration because Japan might consider it was directed at her. I thought Japan
should be taken at her word. She has repeatedly said she had no designs in the
Western Hemisphere, and Great Britain need only accept her assurances at their
face value. Lansdowne favored the proposal, but declared it of such importance
that careful thought should be given it.
Garvin of the Observer writes a leader this morning in which he strongly
approves the President having sent me abroad, and suggests the British follow
his lead and name Bryce to go to the United States. He deprecates the attacks
upon the President, which indicates that the seeds I have been sowing are bear-
ing fruit.
Laszlo called. Gibson came in and several other<add>s</add> I did not permit to
come up. Altogether it has been and interesting and profitable Sunday.
February 21, 1916.
My first caller this morning was <sic>Hirst</sic> of the Economist. I have not
seen any of the pacifists until now for reasons which seemed to me wise. <sic>Hirst</sic>
has not changed his view from that of last year and looks upon the war as the
greatest piece of folly in history. He wished very much for me to see Lord
Loreburn and we drove to No. 8 Eaton Square in order that I might ask him to
remain at home until I had finished my conference with Sir Edward Grey who
lives close by. Loreburn was glad to do this.
The first question I took up with Grey was the suggestion which came to
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of this pact, how they regarded it, and what effect it would have upon Great
Britain. I shall suggest that Grey reply that Great Britain views it sym-
pathetically; that being one of the largest American Powers, she looks with
favor upon any arrangement which will make for a closer union of American States.
Eduardes was delighted with this suggestion. Later in the day I proposed
it to Lansdowne. He was startled, and said it was a matter needing careful con-
sideration because Japan might consider it was directed at her. I thought Japan
should be taken at her word. She has repeatedly said she had no designs in the
Western Hemisphere, and Great Britain need only accept her assurances at their
face value. Lansdowne favored the proposal, but declared it of such importance
that careful thought should be given it.
Garvin of the Observer writes a leader this morning in which he strongly
approves the President having sent me abroad, and suggests the British follow
his lead and name Bryce to go to the United States. He deprecates the attacks
upon the President, which indicates that the seeds I have been sowing are bear-
ing fruit.
Laszlo called. Gibson came in and several other |
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