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May 16, 1916. Mr. Duneka of Harper's Magazine lunched with me to talk over his and the President's desire that I should write an article about the President. I made no definite promise, but told him I would consider it when I had more <sic>peisuee</sic> Ira Morris, our Minister to Sweden, called. He told some interesting facts concerning the Scandinavian countries. He said the invitation cabled to the State Department inviting me to Sweden came directly from the King. The King called Morris to the palace and asked if he would make the request of the President in order that I might talk over with the Swedish and nea<add>r<add/>by neutral governments the question of blockade. Ex-Congressman Connolly <add>of town</add> followed Morris and then came Harry Marsh. The President's letter, a copy of which is attached, came by special delivery tonight. I had no time to answer it formally, but scratched off a rough draft of a cable to Sir Edward Grey which I shall send the President for his approval. May 17, 1916. My letters to the President enclosing a copy of the proposed cable to Sir Edward Grey are attached. The President and I are getting into deep waters, and I am not sure we are coming out as we desire. If he will play our hand with all the strength within our power, I believe we can make them do as we <add>wish</add> <del>desire</del>; But if he does not, we will lose some prestige and perhaps the good will of the Allies. Frank Polk telephoned from Washington to tell of his interview with the German Ambassador who called upon him at my suggestion. Bernstorff expressed keen appreciation for all I had done and was doing to help the two countries out of their difficulties. The President has said nothing to Lansing of his proposed speech on
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May 16, 1916.
Mr. Duneka of Harper's Magazine lunched with me to talk over his and the
President's desire that I should write an article about the President. I made
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