Minister Grey also invited Arthur, who naturally agreed and promised to attend this year's Entente Powers Conference.
The location of the Entente Powers Conference, which was held since 1911, has certain political implications.
The first Entente Powers Conference was held in London, United Kingdom. As the core of the Entente Powers, it was justifiable to host the conference in London.
The previous year's conference, the one in 1912, was held in Paris, France.
France serves as a bulwark against Germany, bearing the brunt of Germany's military pressure.
Therefore, hosting the second Entente Powers Conference in Paris, France, not only highlighted France's status as the second-strongest nation in the alliance, but also reassured the French people that Britain and Russia would stand united behind France.
By convention, this year's conference should have taken place in Saint Petersburg, Russia, as it is the due treatment for Russia as the third major power in the alliance.
