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.