Karsten acknowledges Vermilye's disapproval of a referendum on entering the war and informs her that whether the Woman's Peace Party will endorse it or not will be decided at an upcoming meeting in New York City.

Karsten shares with Denison the success of the recent Emergency Anti-War Committee Meeting in Chicago and informs her of the Woman's Peace Party Emergency Meeting in New York City being held "today".

Karsten sends Holt some literature published by the Woman's Peace Party.

Addams calls Wilson's attention to a congressional bill on espionage which she believes threatens the freedoms of US citizens.