"They seem to think their little delays and difficulties are more important than all the troubles of Europe.

For my part, I should think these people would be glad to settle down in Paris." A wise judge! For the hysterical Americans it was fortunate that in the embassies and consulates of the United States there were fellow country-men who would not allow a war to rattle them.

When the representatives of other countries fled our people not only stayed on the job but held down the jobs of those who were forced to move away.

At no time in many years have our diplomats and consuls appeared to such advantage.

They deserve so much credit that the administration will undoubtedly try to borrow it.