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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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