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might use his name in any way I thought necessary to bring about acceptance.
I gave the King messages from the President, (which the President
would have been surprised to have heard), and he, in turn, was equally re-
sponsive. We always have pleasant visits together, and he seems to have
as genuine a likeing for me as I have grown to have for him. In speaking
of the President, he referred to his autocratic power, stating he was the
greatest autocrat in the world. He touched, with a tinge of bitterness,
upon the assumption of autocratic powers by some of his Prime Ministers. He
plainly referred to Lloyd George, and I could see there was considerable feel-
ing lurking under the surface. He spoke of Grey and Asquith in the highest
terms, but was guarded in what he said of his present Prime Minister.
I told him, as I have before, of the <sic>permanancy</sic> of his position and
of the passing power of the President and Prime Minister. They were here
today, but gone tomorrow, while he was always to be found in the same place.
Loulie and I lunched today with Admiral and Lady Jellico. Admiral Ben-
son was also present. The conversation was general, but as we were leaving
Jellico said he would like to see me for a confidential talk before I left
London. It was agreed that it had best take place toward the end of my
stay, and his secretary is to ring me up Sunday or Monday <add>of next week</add> for me to make an
engagement. Jellico evidently has something on his mind. I promised to
call at the Admiralty some day to see the "holy of holies" where his confi-
dential maps and information are kept.
What an opportunity Jellico missed at the Battle of Jutland! He
easily might have become the greatest sea captain of all time if he had been
willing to take a gamblers chance. In my opinion he should not have hesita-
ted to do this, for <add>the</add> chances were many in his favor, and a complete defeat of
the German fleet would have had a far-reaching effect. Benson and every
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might use his name in any way I thought necessary to bring about acceptance.
I gave the King messages from the President, (which the President
would have been surprised to have heard), and he, in turn, was equally re-
sponsive. We always have pleasant visits together, and he seems to have
as genuine a likeing for me as I have grown to have for him. In speaking
of the President, he referred to his autocratic power, stating he was the
greatest autocrat in the world. He touched, with a tinge of bitterness,
upon the assumption of autocratic powers by some of his Prime Ministers. He
plainly referred to Lloyd George, and I could see there was considerable feel-
ing lurking under the surface. He spoke of Grey and Asquith in the highest
terms, but was guarded in what he said of his present Prime Minister.
I told him, as I have before, of the |
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