It is with the greatest regret that we record the
resignation, owing to ill-health, of the American Ambassador, Dr. Page. We scarcely know whether to admire more the Ambassador's work when his country was still a Neutral, or his work since America has come into the war. In the first instance he had to handle questions hill of delicacy—questions which might at any moment have become critical—arising out of the British blockade. With what dignity, force and loyalty to America he interpreted the American point of view, while avoiding anything that might estrange feeling here, will become one of the most creditable chapters in American diplomatic history. He was, of course, always strongly opposed to Germany, but during those trying days of neutrality, in his faithfulness to his own country and his courtesy towards us, he behaved as the most scrupulous and honourable type of American can, and that is high praise. Since America came into the war Dr. Page has been one of the mainsprings of the growing friendship and co-operation between our two countries. The effects of his work will be permanent.
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