AMBASSADOR

highest of four cla es of diplomatic agents recognized by congre es of Vienna (1815) and Aixla-Chapelle (1818). All empires, kingdoms, grand duchies, and more important republics accredit and _ receive amba adors (Brazil received recognition for its adhesion to the Allies during World War). Highest envoys of Holy See also accorded amba adorial rank. Amba adors deemed personal representatives of heads of their states; have right of direct negotiation with head of state, and exemption from civil and. criminal jurisdiction of state to which accredited. Proposed amba ador must be acceptable to receiving state. U.S. dismi ed Lord Sackville (1888) and Dr. Dumba (1915). Modern tendency to appoint men of more than diplomatic experience (e.g.), U.S. amba adors to Britain; Lord Bryce, Lord Reading, Lord Grey, Sir Auckland Geddes (1920).. to U.S. town, Ecuador. Pop. c. 10,000.