The latest Son came to see me to-day.

He said that the German Chancellor told him that he wanted peace--wants it now and wants it bad, and that only one thing stood in the way--if England would agree not to take Belgium, Germany would at once make peace! This otherwise sensible American wanted me to take him to see Sir Edward to tell him this, and to suggest to him to go over to Holland next week to meet the German Chancellor and fix it up.

A few days ago a pious preacher chap (American) who had come over to "fix it all up," came back from France and called on me.

He had seen something in France--he was excited and he didn't quite make it clear what he had seen; but he said that if they'd only let him go home safely and quickly he'd promise not to mention peace any more--did I think the American boats _entirely_ safe ?--So, you see, I do have some fun even in these dark days.
Yours heartily, W.H.

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IV This letter discloses that Page was pinning his faith in President Wilson, and that he still had confidence in the President's determination to uphold the national honour.