Colonel House's office staff knew far more about it than did Mr.White, General Bliss, or I.When the President delivered the report to the Commissioners they were, therefore, in no position to express an opinion concerning it.

The only remarks were expressions of congratulation that he had been able to complete the work before his departure.

They were merely complimentary.

As to the merits of the document nothing was or could be said by the three Commissioners, since no opportunity had been given them to study it, and without a critical examination any comment concerning its provisions would have been worthless.

I felt and I presume that my two colleagues, who had not been consulted as to the work of the Commission on the League, felt, that it was, in any event, too late to offer suggestions or make criticisms.