Europe was in complete dependence on the food supplies of the United States; and financially she was even more absolutely at their mercy.

Europe not only already owed the United States more than she could pay; but only a large measure of further assistance could save her from starvation and bankruptcy.

Never had a philosopher held such weapons wherewith to bind the princes of this world.

How the crowds of the European capitals pressed about the carriage of the President! With what curiosity, anxiety, and hope we sought a glimpse of the features and bearing of the man of destiny who, coming from the West, was to bring healing to the wounds of the ancient parent of his civilization and lay for us the foundations of the future.
The disillusion was so complete, that some of those who had trusted most hardly dared speak of it.

Could it be true?
they asked of those who returned from Paris.