The Washington herald., 1920-03-29


versities were a vital force in Ger
msnys national and international
AFFAIRS. Their philosophers and sci
entists Influenced both the political
and the military branches Of the
government.
The university professor is still
articulate in the new Germany. 1t
is, of course, too early to say what
effect he now has or will have upon
German class or mass thought and
action. Nevertheless his attitude
toward world questions has a GER
tain interest and significance.
The World of Trade" is a Ger
man monthly. devoted to Germany's
reconstruction problems. The jour.
nal is published at Frankfort. and
has for its avowed object the fos-
tering Of Germany's economic rela-
tions with England and the United
States.
The Alternative Alliance.
A few weeks ago The World of
Trade put certain pertinent ques-
tions to several prominent German
school men. Substantially they were
asked whether they favored an An
glo-American policy on Germany's
part or a strictly continental policy
against England and America.
These questions and answers are
printed in The World of Trade un-
der the arresting title. rs 1t to Be
an Anglo-Saxon Onslaught or Con-
tinental Politics?" They are full of
suggestion in view of the present
confusion in Germany. and in part
follow.
First question: Is it your opinion
that Germany should or should not
seek to establish relations with the
Anglo-Saxons, l. e., with America
and Great Britain? Reasons why?
Reply:
Professor DR.. Carl Enders: =.
believe that for a long time to
come ii lies in our own interest
nection with Great Britain and
America. AS the Anglo-SaXon
states no longer have reason to
fear Germany's political competi-
ton for universal supremacy, and
as present experiences (also during
the occupation) do not lead us to
expect, ntheir part, an encroach-
ment upon our proper nationality.
/ see no danger in an economical
alliance which might outweigh the
advantages to be hoped for. In
my quality Of man of cultural sci
ence, ] am inclined to anticipate
that before long England and
America will again fully recognize
our cultural Importance (scisn-
tific and artistic). ! imagine that
In this respect We will find a nu-
merous, willing and sensible pub
lie in the Anglo-Saxon countries.
Americans Were MisIed.
Friedrich Kustner,
Professor of the University Bonn:
That depends upon the future
development of politicJ. Further
more, In my opinion, upon the fact
whether the multitude in the Unit
ed States will perceive that. led
astray by the caricature of the
German people which has been
continuously represented to them,
they have done Germany bitter
harm through their one-sided par
tisanship. So, instead of serving
humanity, as they believed, and
for which purpose they thought
best to interfere in a decisive
manner in the course of the war,
they have caused damage almost
beyond repair.
N. Horten,
Professor of the University of Bonn,
A friend OF mine in England
writes that the mistrust against
Germany is based upon the fear
of return to militarism. AS,
however, this apprehension will
be confuted by facts, and English
men having a keen eye for facts,
they will before long be ready to
renew cultural relations with US.
Personal relations shall smooth
the way for a political alliance.
Those living In the occupied ter
ritory know how brisk Is the
trade OF the present hour between
Germans and Anglo-Saxons Qike.
wise with Frsnce). Every single
Individual In the reconstruction OF
our beloved fatheriand should cul-
tivate and promote such relations,
full OF promise and hopes, ali the
more so as they tend to further
the fraternity OF nations, that
highest OF 81! ethical values and
humanitarian aims.
Eugen Luthsen.
Of the University Bonn.
An alliance with the Anglo
Saxon nationalities can only then
be of value. IL 1t opens up the way
for Germany TO the worlds COM