Dr. Hirsch has written me that the question [as to the establishment
of a society] cannot come to discussion in the assembly mentioned; but
that I must not be troubled. Well, for a time I will not be troubled,
and then I shall go to writing letters and articles until a German
peace society is formed. We _must_ have it. Karpeles ought to talk
with Hirsch. To get signatures, a provisory committee must first be
made up, which then signs under the reservation that they will _not_
have to be active afterwards. That is the way I did in Vienna. Then
the big fish remain only as honorary presidents. That suffices
perfectly.