Balch is deeply concerned that the peace movement might be caught flat-footed if the Germans sink an American ship or some other unexpected circumstance generates public outcry for war.
Dr. Jacobs has arrived in New York a day early and Balch reviews the plans to visit Wilson. Jacobs wants to see Addams before her potential visit with Wilson but it is possible that this will not happen.
The International Congress of Women reports on their meetings with the political leaders of Europe, arguing that both neutral and belligerent governments are open to participating in a neutral conference aimed at ending the war.
