From this conversation I gathered that my fears as to the proposed organization were justified and that it was to be based on the principle of diplomatic adjustment rather than that of judicial settlement and that political expediency tinctured with morality was to be the standard of determination of an international controversy rather than strict legal justice.
In view of the President's apparent fixity of purpose it seemed unwise to criticize the plan until I could deliver to him a substitute in writing for the mutual guaranty which he evidently considered to be the chief feature of the plan.

I did not attempt to debate the subject with him believing it better to submit my ideas in concrete form, as I had learned from experience that Mr.Wilson preferred to have matters for his decision presented in writing rather than by word of mouth..