Next day Mr. Austen Chamberlain completely denied M. Klotz's account
of the interview and remarked : " Either M. Klotz is betrayed by his memory or, as is perhaps more probable, he never understood what was said." The next move was for M. Klotz to write re- affirming his account of the interview and challenging Mr. Chamberlain to refer the matter to Colonel Homac. On Tuesday Mr. Chamberlain wrote to the Times gladly accepting this challenge and suggesting that " Mr. Keynes's article, M. Klotz's reply, and this correspon- dence " should be submitted to Colonel House with five questions designed definitely to settle the point at issue. Colonel House has the reputation of being the most discreet and cautious man in the world, and it will indeed be interesting to see if M. Klotz and Mr. Chamberlain, united in this at least, can elicit judgment from him. It is difficult to see how he can refuse. Indeed, it is sincerely to be hoped that he will not, for M. Klotz's unwarrantable accusations should be finally given their quietus.
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