importance of the helium to their industry or national
life, but a feeling aroused by their belief that we
are falling down on an agreement which we have under-
taken with them and are casting doubt upon their
national honor.
 
 
 In striking contrast to this conversation was one
which I had a day later with Dr. Schacht. Schacht
asked me to list the reasons for the intensity of the
animosity being shown by the American people towards
Germany. I did so very bluntly. Schacht said,
"You have put the Jewish question first. Does that
mean that in your opinion this is the most important
problem in our relationship?" I replied that I believed
this was so. Schacht then said: "How would it be if
we guaranteed to every Jew the integrity of his property,
made them leave the country, but allowed them to
withdraw their property in its entirety over a period
of years?" I replied that it was my personal opinion
that this would do a lot to mitigate the hostility.
Schacht nodded his head and said, "Well, we'll see."
 
 
I am, my dear Mr. President,
 
 
Very respectfully yours,
 
 
Hugh R Wilson