File No. 763.72/3026
The Chargé in Germany (Grew) to the Secretary of State
[Received November 24, 4.30 p. m.]
4639. Press summary. The retirement of Von Jagow has evoked a great deal of criticism, for the most part unkind, of his activities. The consensus of opinion is that although he was an excellent Ambassador, he lacked most of the necessary qualifications of a minister of foreign affairs. It is intimated that conflicts with other departments [Page 68] of the Government hastened his resignation. The promotion of Zimmermann is generally welcomed. Count Reventlow expects a great deal of this forceful personality.