Addams discusses the association in the public eye between settlements and immigrants and when immigrants are involved in high profile crimes, settlements are accused of supporting anarchism. Addams defends the role of the settlement as the bridge between immigrant communities and the American public, holding that it does not change in times of crisis.

Addams argues that young boys need an outlet for their pent-up energy and adventurousness, and that without an outlet, like a playground, they are susceptible to petty crime.

Werkheiser tells Addams about the lack of value placed on human life and proposes a solution.

Werkheiser writes a pledge that advocates for the safe use of weapons and peaceful sports.

Addams talks about the settlement as a bulwark against anti-immigrant persecution, using examples of Russian anarchists.

Wood interviews Park about his plan to disarm the world by making munitions manufacture illegal.