The Washington times., 1914-12-11
Spokesman of MiIitarism. in
New Book Entitled Britain
as Germany's VasSaI,"
Makes Prophecies.

Bcrnhardi, spokesman OF militarism.
has written another book entitled Brit
ain as Germanys Vassal." which has
been translated into English, and has
just reached this country. The Ameri-
can publisher is the George II. Doran
Company. of New York. The work will
he given to the general public on De-
cember 10.
The translation of the work has been
done by J. Ellis Barker. a well-known
student Of German affairs. who. in a
preface. calls attention to the fact that,
automatically and militarily. Germany
has carried out every one OF Won Bern
hardrs recommendations contained in
this volume, adding:
His latest book is perhaps the most
remarkable political indiscretion Of mod
eru times
Written in 1913. this latest work Of
Germans greatest advocate OF expan-
sion by war is remarkable for the
authors spirit OF prophecy, in so far
as the Intentions and acts OF his coun-
try are concerned.
Reaches New Limits.
The author now goes to limits which
we're never dreamed of by the readers
OF his other volume. Germany and the
Next War" BY war, ne says, Ger
many must acquire supremacy in Eu-
rope and the Mediterranean nrst, and
follow this with the mastery of the
world
'Dccadent England" described as
Ciermany's chief enemy, must be MADE
subservIent 10 Germany either by war
or By an alliance" under winch she
must give up neT naval supremacy. quit
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and disarm by distributing her fleet
over the world. meanwhile leaving Ger
many aione IN crushing France and &C
curing domination OF Europe. North
Africa, and Asia Minor. IN plain ian
gIage, General Won BeTnharui asserts
thar Britain must beecom Germany
vdssal eitner through war or SuDmis-
sion.
Won Bernhardt has given considera-
BILE space in ms book to the United
states. He thinks that this country
should night England ana that the
United States Is making a great mis-
take in its advocacy Of peace anu arbi-
tration treaties. although he excuses
The policy on the ground OF tremendous
population, inaccessibiLty. and mex
haustlble resources, which he believes
responsible for a ''fanciedh security.
With his Chara ctcristiC aptuesS, the
author has in his work hat sqUareiy
on n problem which had been agitatInS
the United States for some time, and
which was the subject of the PreSi-
dents message Tuesday-the question
OF preparedness. on this subject Won
Bernhardi has no illusions. Without
any particular reference to the United
States, he says:
The greatest crime that can be COM
miIted against q nation is the neglect
OF its armed power and the diminution
l. NJ hwv, ussFVN I'D
navy are neglected. or lose prestige.
the national organism sickeuS'
Wizard as he has been in foreseeing
events in Europe, Won Bernhard Te-
vcals one mistake in his new book.
Urging war upon the entente powers,
although ii may lead to war similar
to the seven years war he predicted
that there would be delay in the send
ing l." the Continent OF an English eN-
pcditionarv force. lie based his belief
in tho crushing of France and the sim
plifying of Germany's task To a very
large extent on this. At the same time
he says unhesitatinCly that II all the
powers OF the entente should attack
Germany at the same timc-whiCh is
what has happened-Germany may
meet defeat and heavy and terrible
times"
Reviews German History.
Reviewing German history and Ger
nrany's contributions to civilization.
Won Bernhard writes.
From their first appearance in his
tory. the Germans have proved them
selves TO be- civilized nation Of the
first rank and. one may say, the civil
lied nation
Germans living abroad, Won Bern
hardt writes. cannot continue an indie
usndeut national civilization.
G.rmany's geographical position, Won
bernhardt writes, Is unbcarabls. lie
SAYS, in part.
we are pcuncd up. We are sur
-puudcd by ENGLAND, France and Rus
sla. ihrrc enemies Who are closely al
led and whenever we CudyavOr to in
crease our power We meet their united
and determined opposition.
These three powers have ticd down
italy's forces ia the Mediterranean IN
such = manner that they can be only
OF little assistance to Germany in case
of war. only Austria -HunEary stands
faithfully 10y our side.
Tho three hostile great powers are uu-
reasiuglv cndeavorinE To bring about
the dis migration AID the collapse OF
Turkey and to weaken that power 10
the utmost.
Now Turkey h. n Necessary adjunct
to the Austro-Gerrnan alliance. II is
OF the utmost Importance Tor US to
preserve Turkey and to make her
powerful and efficient That country
Is most necessary for MS, both in war
and peace. for military and economic
..,rb, destruction or tho weakening Of
Turkey would directly damage our DO
-itiuu and our power. on the continent
of Europe.
"Wurli power OF decline Is Germany
motto by the viii of history. VIC have
no alternative.
TIN, mower and influence OF the press
10 I'm, subject of some strong utter
nrt.s bv Won I"rnhardt. On this point
he says in part.
The press should bc made 10 serve
,b. poIitical and cultural aspirations
nj GERMANY That is one OF the most
,rrr,nrt-ut tasks of tn" German Coy
crnrnrut. Great successes may he oh
tanned ir this direction with few
millions"
Finds Position Peulous.
Vor Ecrnhardi is pronigate with
plausible arguments m support OF his
r,ptcuiion that Germany must domi-
n.te E.uropc Rcit"ratiuE that Germany
ncrup.rs a very dangerous situation ne
Ion nearly every side Germany is
badred in bv hostile states whose united
uopuiation exceed that of Germany.
!rh,sa states oppose Germany's foreign
,,,Iic,, with determined hostility. ami
,I,cS ms over and again before rho
rboicc OF fighting or al going without.
~ 10 ,ur foremost duty to maxi, m
md or his stat. of affairs We must