have more suitable talent. Another type of negotiator or salesman is the one who tries to sell himself to the opponent or customer. This is the climber type who is trying to impress his opponent with his importance and ability. In industry he does not survive very long. In foreign affairs, it has been said, too many men are seeking contact with important or less important foreign representatives or members of their staffs. The stock in trade is to give advance intimation of Government policy in small and ofttimes in important matters without the knowledge of superiors. This sometimes carries even to advance hints to the press. One is often astounded here and abroad to read in the press or hear on the radio the general trend of secret discussions. How can these matters be controlled in a field so extensive and especially in time of a world war? I. Of course discipline is essential. II. The real negotiators must be clearly separated from the inefficient. |