NC    -3- #1578 from London, September 11, 1939 (SECTION THREE)
 
after the war is over. On the other hand, calling the war off would give Hitler
 such increased prestige that it is a question of how far that would carry him.
 The King and Hoare recognize the very grave danger that the French may feel
 the British are not making contribution comparable to theirs and may start to
 get sick of the war even though their courage and determination at the moment
 is very strong. He told me in passing that be undestood Bonnet was going to be
 thrown out in France.
 
         I thought this information would be very valuable to you in making up your
 minds as to your course of action. It seems to me that this situation may crystalize
 to a point where the President can bs the savior
 
KENNEDY
 
HPD