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and is a part of the record. While I should have written somewhat differently
myself, I am thoroughly satisfied with the way he has done it, for he has cover-
ad all the points I asked him to embrace, and has left out the dangerous points
to which I called his attention. The entire world has been on tip-toe concern-
ing his answer, but he has taken no one into his confidence excepting me-- his
usual method in matters of grave moment. While I am complimented, yet if I
were President I should take a different course.
Balfour's cables to me and my replies tell the inside story. I feel
a sympathy for Lansing. The President, I think, could take him into his full
confidence and still permit me to play the part I am doing.
The cable from Wiseman and my cable to Balfour and Wiseman are parts of
the record. I shall probable send an additional <sic>despatch</sic> to Wiseman as to the
advisability of making Viscount Grey Ambassador at Washington. While Grey
would be an ideal selection from our viewpoint, yet the question of Northcliffe
stands out as an objection. Northcliffe and Grey would not get on even as well
as Spring-Rice and Northcliffe have. Their antagonism is of long standing and
deeper rooted.
Northcliffe's message to me and mine to him about Lord Reading are attach-
ed.
Spurgeon took lunch with me. I did not invite Colcord and Bullitt as Spur-
geon desired to talk with me alone. We discussed the Ledger's future policy.
He was afraid I was not satisfied with the progress the Ledger was making toward
liberalism, and he wished to tell of the difficulties. The Ledger, as I already
knew, had a most conservative clientele and if he went as fast as Brougham and
Colcord desired, it would disrupt the finances of the paper. He seemed re-
lieved to know that I agreed with him, and that I had placed a restraining hand
on them both.
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and is a part of the record. While I should have written somewhat differently
myself, I am thoroughly satisfied with the way he has done it, for he has cover-
ad all the points I asked him to embrace, and has left out the dangerous points
to which I called his attention. The entire world has been on tip-toe concern-
ing his answer, but he has taken no one into his confidence excepting me-- his
usual method in matters of grave moment. While I am complimented, yet if I
were President I should take a different course.
Balfour's cables to me and my replies tell the inside story. I feel
a sympathy for Lansing. The President, I think, could take him into his full
confidence and still permit me to play the part I am doing.
The cable from Wiseman and my cable to Balfour and Wiseman are parts of
the record. I shall probable send an additional |
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