Cutting from the "Daily Mail": editorial on the note from the United States government to Germany which in effect asks whether, in the aftermath of the sinking of the Lusitania, Germany will "abandon her policy of indiscriminate submarine warfare on neutral non-combatants.".

Letter from Peter Pollen, War Office, to WSC, giving details of military and naval expenditure in Russia, France, Germany and Italy.

Letter from Sir Michael Hicks Beach [later Lord St Aldwyn] to WSC, suggesting question to be put to Joseph Chamberlain, Colonial Secretary, asking whether representatives of Canada had expressed the opinion that Britain was not sufficiently protecting the Empire against German discrimination and that Britain should retaliate by imposing duties on German goods.

Letter from Count Paul Metternich (German Embassy, 9 Carlton House Terrace, [London]) to WSC agreeing to arrange for him to see the [German army] manoeuvres.

Letter from Count Paul Metternich (German Embassy, London) to WSC conveying the Kaiser's invitation to the manoeuvres and parade of the German army near Breslau. Signed carbon typescript annotated by Metternich.

Letter from Richard Haldane [later Lord Haldane] (War Office) to WSC explaining that he his not going to the German army manoeuvres because he would have to mount a horse. Advises WSC what to wear at the manoeuvres.

Letter from Count Paul Metternich (German Embassy, [London]) to WSC on the arrangements for WSC's visit to the German army manoeuvres. Signed typescript.

Letter from Count Freidrich von der Schulenberg (German Embassy, [London]) to WSC on the arrangements for WSC's and Frederick Guest's visit to the German army manoeuvres. Gives advice on suitable dress. Signed typescript.

Letter from ?Count Paul Metternich (German Embassy, 9 Carlton House Terrace, [London]) to WSC informing him that there is no objection to his writing direct to the Kaiser to thank him [for photographs of the German army manoeuvres].

Letter from WSC (Colonial Office) to the Kaiser thanking him for photographs of the German army manoeuvres and offering to send him a copy of his life of Lord Randolph Churchill. Unsigned copy in WSC's hand.

Report by Richard Haldane [later Lord Haldane] to [King Edward VII] on his visit to Berlin [Germany] including accounts of conversations with the Kaiser and others on military and naval policy, Free Trade and relations between Britain, Germany and France. Typescript.

Letter from T C Horsfall (Swanscoe Park, near Macclesfield, [Cheshire]) to WSC arguing that medical insurance has proved more useful to the working class in Germany than old age pensions.

Letter from Charles A'court Repington (29 Victoria Road, Kensington, [London]) to WSC on Repington's report of the German army manoeuvres.

Letter from Edwin Arrowsmith (1 Carlyle Mansions, Cheyne Walk, London) to [WSC] stating that he is a Conservative but that he supports WSC's determination to maintain Britain's naval supremacy. Reports that his nephew, Professor Douglas Savory of Belfast University [Ulster, Ireland] has encountered strong anti-British feeling on his visits to Germany.

Speech by in the House of Commons by Joseph Compton-Rickett on the need to maintain Britain's naval supremacy against a possible German threat and the "civilising" effects of a French presence in Tunis, Algeria and Morocco. Annotated typescipt.

Letter from Lord Northcliffe [earlier Sir Alfred Harmsworth] (The Times) to WSC quoting a passage on the danger of war between France and Germany and the need for Britain to be prepared. Signed typescript.

Letter from William Royle (Elmwood, Rusholme, [Manchester]) to WSC reporting dissatisfaction among Liberal ranks with the Government's hostile attitude towards Germany and its subservient policy towards Russia with regard to Persia [Iran].

Letter from WSC (Admiralty) to William Royle citing the growth of German naval power as the reason why Britain should not antagonise Russia in Persia [Iran]. Warns that France may be forced into war with Germany to avoid national humiliation, but hopes that the rise of democratic forces in Germany and the recovery of Russia after her disasters in Manchuria [China] will lessen the threat of German aggression. Signed and annotated typescript copy.

Letter from Sir Edward Grey [later Lord Grey of Fallodon] (Foreign Office) to WSC returning a draft [?of a letter by WSC defending the Government's foreign policy; see CHAR 2/53/86-87], agreeing with the point about German naval expenditure and asserting that the Manchester Guardian and others have incorrectly assessed the increase in Britain's political responsibility in northern Persia [Iran] following the Anglo-Russian agreement.

Letter from Sir Francis Hopwood [later Lord Southborough] (Queen Anne's Chambers, Westminster, [London]) to WSC asking whether WSC can make a speech before the elections in Germany to help the "advanced party" there counter the anti-British feeling stirred up by their militarist opponents.

Reprint of an article in the Free Trader criticising reports on the standard of living in Germany made by Tariff Reformers. Sent with CHAR 2/54/26.

Extracts from press reports of a turning away from protectionism among chambers of commerce in Germany and of discontent over rising prices there. Printed. Sent with CHAR 2/54/26.

Article on the comparison between the imports and exports of Britain, the United States, Germany and France in 1903 and 1910. Printed. Sent with CHAR 2/54/26.