And events moved with such speed that it was necessary to decide and to act on the instant, as each successive crisis arose, if the decision and action were to accomplish anything.

The Secretary of the Treasury took various actions, some on his own initiative, some by my direction.

Late one evening I was informed that two representatives of the Steel Corporation wished to see me early the following morning, the precise object not being named.

Next morning, while at breakfast, I was informed that Messrs.

Frick and Gary were waiting at the office.