Thompson lays out the plan for the creation of the National Public Ownership League, which seeks to create public ownership of utilities and resources.
Karsten welcomes Welty as a member of the Woman's Peace Party, and informs her that she would be interested in discussing the introduction of military drills into Chicago high schools.
Thompson explains the need for the National Public Ownership League and its goal of public ownership and democratic control over utilities and natural resources.
Thompson asks Pinchot to serve as the temporary president of the National Public Ownership League, which will work to advance public ownership of utilities.