There's nothing like the President.

By George! the passage of the arbitration treaty (renewal) almost right off the bat, and apparently the tolls discrimination coming presently to its repeal! Sir Edward Grey remarked to me yesterday: "Things are clearing up!" I came near saying to him: "Have you any miracles in mind that you'd like to see worked ?" Wilson stock is at a high premium on this side of the water in spite of the momentary impatience caused by Benton's death.
W.H.P.
_From Edward M.House_ 145 East 35th Street, New York City.
April 19th, 1914.
DEAR PAGE: I have had a long talk with Mr.Laughlin[58].

At first he thought I would not have more than one chance in a million to do anything with the Kaiser, but after talking with him further, he concluded that I would have a fairly good sporting chance.

I have about concluded to take it.
If I can do anything, I can do it in a few days.

I was with the President most of last week.