-4- Under these circumstances, it would seem to me that Hearst's influence in the United States ought not to be so great. Personally, I cannot see how anyone who has watched his career closely the last two decades can accept any of his interpretations of international affairs. Yet, as you know, great masses of the people were herded into propaganda attitudes the last week in January, and he thus gave the appearance of representing the majority opinion in the United States. Sincerely yours, William E. Dodd |