Addams explores lessons learned from the 19th century, and sees the greatest menace for the future as the lack of faith in the people and an over reliance on national pride.
Schneider writes Addams regarding his ideas about the needs of the Detention School, noting that they disagree with hers and asking for a meeting to discuss their differences.
Straus declines Addams' request to participate on the Committee on Immigrants of the National Conference of Charities and Correction because of his position as Secretary of Commerce and Labor.
