Lochner complains about the state of finances for paying speakers on the west coast, but still hopes that Addams, Schwimmer, or MacMillan will be able to give an address.
Lochner invites Addams to the First American Conference for Democracy which seeks to clarify public opinion on issues related to the United States entry in World War I.
Lochner laments war fever in New York City and Washington, D.C. and begs Addams to dissuade President Wilson from bringing the United States into World War I.
Lochner asks Addams to comes to Europe as soon as possible, thinking her presence critical to the success of the peace movement. He describes travel difficulties in Europe, infighting in the peace movement, and the promised Ford donation to the peace movement.
Jong van Beek en Donk and Lochner propose organizing peace organizations into an Unofficial World Congress, where they can hear ideas from groups operating around the world.
Lochner asks Addams to issue a press statement supporting the work of the Neutral Conference for Continuous Mediation so that her absence is not seen as disapproval.
Lochner tells Addams of the challenges to the work of the Neutral Conference for Continuous Mediation and his hopes that she will be able to join them.
Jones and Lochner inform Addams that she has been elected a delegate of the Neutral Conference which will sit continuously to mediate between warring nations.
Addams announces a public meeting in Amsterdam during which leaders of the International Congress of Women will discuss , noting public support for peace.
Addams retells the events of the day, April 29th, at the The Hague Convention. Issues Addams details include peace and arbitration for ending World War I.
Lochner invites a list of prominent Chicagoans to participate in a meeting to determine whether the Chicago Peace Society should cooperate with suggestions from the New York branch.