own way. I said that I felt the statement, coming from the President of the United States, to be a matter of such importance that I must inform the Prime Minister and my colleagues; but that I could say nothing until it had received their consideration. The British Government could, under no circumstances accept or make any proposal except in consultation and agreement with the Allies... (Initialled 'E.G.' by Sir Edward Grey) Foreign Office. References External links House-Grey Memorandum 1916 in American politics February 1916 events Diplomacy Memoranda World War I documents Opposition to World War I 1916 documents Presidency of Woodrow Wilson H. H. Asquith