If we understood a little better the vast import of
the prob and perplexities with which Americana are now faced, should be both more sympathetic and more interested. do not always remember that the fathers and mothers of Americans left Europe because they did not like it, and there remain hereditary memories and associations which their nerves apart. We do not always remember that alth in this war their ideals are identical with ours, yet " American Idea" is an even more abstract conception, that is "a shining thing in the mind." Immense and frail, Idea dominates their consciousness and they fear that if they become entangled in the complexities of Europe the bow may fade. They have forgotten many of their grievances against us because of the physical sufferings vi we have proudly borne. If we on our part realise then' spiritual anguish at this moment, we shall come to unde their generosity of soul. And from this understanding come what is the basis of all sound co-operation, namely mutual respect.
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