They won't even discuss the subject yet with one another, and the Germans, by their peace-talk of the sort that they inspire, simply postpone the day when the Allies will take the subject up.
All the while, too, the Allies work closer and closer together.
They'll soon be doing even their diplomatic work with neutrals, as a unit--England and France as one nation, and (on great subjects) Russia and Italy also with them.
I've talked lately not only with Sir Edward but with nearly half the other members of the Cabinet, and they are all keyed up to the same tune.

The press of both parties, too, are (for once) wholly agreed: Liberal and Conservative papers alike hold the same war-creed.
Sincerely yours, WALTER H.PAGE.
Before leaving for Washington Page discussed the situation personally with Sir Edward Grey and Lord Bryce.

He has left memoranda of both interviews.
_Notes of a Private and Informal Conversation with Sir Edward Grey, at his residence, on July 27, 1916, when I called to say good-bye before sailing on leave to the United States_ ...

Sir Edward Grey went on to say quite frankly that two thoughts expressed in a speech by the President some months ago had had a very serious influence on British opinion.

One thought was that the causes or objects of the war were of no concern to him, and the other was his (at least implied) endorsement of "the freedom of the seas," which the President did not define.