food, trade problems, raw material provision, power, and the   
vast field of political questions which will arise in  
all enemy and occupied countries--so vast is the upheaval  
of the War in all the countries of the world. Beyond this  
lie the great problems of world organization, security, the  
proposed councils of Europe, Asia, etc., etc., the European  
organizations, political and economic systems.
 
     
 
 
(The research work which has already been done has been  
of great scope, and much of it with intelligent thoroughness.   
It is being collated, has been largely discussed, and many  
conclusions subject to the ultimate turn of events will not  
be too difficult to evolve. The pains of creative effort  
have largely been spent upon this colossal undertaking. The  
product awaits the final moment of use, when in right hands  
it can be made to guide toward correct decisions. Many of  
these problems will continue as permanent responsibilities.)
 
     
 
 
QUERY. Can the small official top Departmental staff  
add this continuing responsibility to the burden of I and II,  
with safety to themselves and to the Department, the safety   
of American interests considered as the goal of all effort?  
My own answer is, No.