The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-13
GERMAN PEOPLE
 TAUGHT THEY'RE
 SJPER-CREATION
Fr;ghtful Moral Standing Among Modern Nations
 Prof. Won Tyne's Theme.
ADDRESSES TEACHERS
 AT THE HIGH SCHOOL
Antagonism to Ideals of Democracy Foundation of
 German Conduct.

ing in the scale of modern nations, her unprecedented brutalities on hu- manity, and the reasons for her at tempted domination of the world, were discussed yesterday afternoon before the public school teachers of Bridge port at the High School in masterly and convincing address by Prof. c. H. Van Tyne, head of the department of history of the University of Michi- gan.
 Professor Van Tyne discussed the antagonistic ideals of autocracy and democracy and also the true founda- tions of German frightfulness, which is a state with no moral obligations. He showed clearly and convincingly that Germany's method of terrorism is but the expression of what had been taught throughout German academic and social life for nearly 50 years. Germanys philosophies, religion, lit erature, science and history, and even her geography arithmetic and Ian guage-all teach that they must force themselves on the world.
 It could be proven positively, the speaker affirmed, that Germany had
  strike hard in the game of war, aim for world dominion and crush any na- tion that opposed her ambition. Ger man authorities on national ideals and philosophy, he quoted, show that i've Hohenzollerns take our spirit from God and must give account of our her itage to Him. In times of danger di- vine providence has always sent Ho- henzollern. The German soul is Gods soul"
 Professor Van Tyne said that in 1900 the Kaiser declared, nothing should be settled in this world with out the intervention of the German emperor" Also that the Teutonic race believes it is called upon to make all other races servile.
 The speaker showed how the Ger man people had been taught as na- tion that they are a super-creation of mankind; that they must force the German language on the world, and aim to get possession of Africa, the East, Central Europe and the West so as to have an empire commensurate with their power. They were not to mind such things as the Monroe Doc Urine, treaties and international boun- daries; simply take whatever was in the German scheme of world domin- ion.
 Kaiser Wilhelm has written in his diary, considering myself an instru- ment of the Lord I heed not the preaching of the day but go my way!" Both Bismarck and Frederick the Great boasted of their skill in deceit, Dr. Van Tyne said.
 The speaker told of the years he spent in Germany, studying under three of that nations most eminent scholars, and of the impressions gain ed while there. He went to Germany, he said, thinking no country equal to it. As he came to appreciate her government and to study the German people, however, the conviction grew upon him strongly, he said, that the content of the German people was at the expense of their freedom; they were so over-awed by militarism and autocracy.
 In Germany, he said, the State knows no moral obligation. Courtesy, decency and the spirit of humility are not expected, unless they have eco- homie value and pay the State.
 Living among the Germans was al- most uncanny, he said, so sure were they Of their divine right and supe- riority. Their strength is a strength without restraint, he emphasized, and he thought the sooner the world knew this fact the better it would be for all
 Professor Van Tyne showed that the leading modern nations of the world have for centuries been trying to make war chivalrous. but Germany mean while was teaching that terrorism is a necessary principle in war. Ambas- sador Gerard, the speaker said, shows in his recent book that Germany has for 50 to SO years taught moral ter rorism in both her academic and so- cial life.
 Dr. Van Tyne said that America loves success, while Germany loves terrorism; that Germany had boaste6 she could conquer the world with hel S7,000,000 population, but America with her 100, GOO would make i'm possible that cherished dream. he be lieved.
 He compared the gift of German! to the American government of z statue of Frederick the Great, to thu gift by France of the Statue of Lib. erty, and showed how truly were thos, gifts representatives of the givers Germany divine right and egotism France, liberty, equality and frater nifty.
 "1f brave, bleeding. glorious France and courageous stAlwart England ar starving into submission Americ; must go on," he exclaimed in closing I've must give up all our energies, need be, to see to it that the worl is made safe for democracy"
 Prof c. H. Van Tyne of Michiga University, received his education il both American and German univer sities, and for some time lectured i French universities for the Harvar foundation. He is an editor of tn American Historical Review" a fel low of the Royal Historical Society c Great Britain, and the author of sev eral histories, He is now on leave c absence, featuring for the Nationa Security League.
 Superintendent Samuel J. Slawso of the public schools, introduced Pro lessor Van Tyne, and thanked tn teachers of Bridgeport for their faitt full attendance at the series of leC lures started last fall, of which ye. terdays address was the closing.
 The superintendent said that tt schools would be closed on June 2
 circus day and further, that tt present school year would close 0