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President and gives as his reason that he is insincere and does not rise to
the great opportunities of leadership which have been given him.
Morganthau followed Macfarlane. He came for advice upon several un-
important matters.
Sir William Wiseman was the most interesting visitor I had during the day.
We discussed the international situation with great <gap reason=�illegible�>andor. He brought a
message from the British Ambassador to the effect that the French Ambassador
had <del/> not been altogether open with him recently, notably, regarding my last
two conversations with Jusserand, which he failed to report to the British
or other Allied Ambassadors. He said there were some things I <del/>
told him which he regarded as confidential, but as a whole, he felt it his
duty to report our conferences to the other ambassadors.
Wiseman and I discussed Spring-Rice's temperamental defects, giving
him praise where praise was due. The question came up as to what was best
to be done when Captain Gaunt returned which will be in a few days. I do
not want to hurt Gaunt's sensibilities, and yet I feel that it is more pro-
fitable to work with Wiseman. He has more aptitude for the kind of work to
be done as liaison officer between the British Government and myself. We
agreed to think it over and determine what was best to do.
I outlined the kind of peace I thought should be made, and deprecated
the gamble the Allies were taking in refusing to consider peace until after
they have made their spring and summer offensive. Wiseman says the main
difficulty now is with the British people who believe a decisive victory will
come before Autumn. In turn, I told him this impression had been given them
by their Government and if they were not successful, a terrible reckoning
would be awaiting them. In my opinion, the worst thing that could happen
to the world would be a decisive victory for either side. We realize why
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President and gives as his reason that he is insincere and does not rise to
the great opportunities of leadership which have been given him.
Morganthau followed Macfarlane. He came for advice upon several un-
important matters.
Sir William Wiseman was the most interesting visitor I had during the day.
We discussed the international situation with great |
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