The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-20

pubic from Which ne HOW ut "" ms emoluments. The same day there was q demonstration by Germans who marched with the old imperial flag flying, the troops singing the old sougs of gloriflcation to the Kaiser and the democratic president Of the Reichstag decided that Deutschland Uber Alles" continues as the national anthem
 The fiery patriotism of the wording of Deutschland Uber Allies Is un- fitted for republic whose aim should be collaboration and a peace full union between European states.
 It was also on Constitution day that Berlin decided on complete ca pitulntio to the Bavarian govern ment thereby making Bavaria Nic- iaus not only in the fight against the Flaw for the protection of the republic but also forced the assur- ance that the independence of Ba- varia will not again be curtailed. Bavaria does not fear foreign inter ference unless and until the Wittle- bach kingdom is restored. Ruprecht. the heir apparent. recently said that he was not so stupid as to compro- mise the monarchy by an adventur- ous undertaking which the entente could soon terminate. Meanwhile, however Bavaria continues to offer a shelter to all enemies of the re- public.
 The greatest danger lies Tn this lat est exploitation regarding Bavaria s independence German state concen- ti alton and union IS absolutely neces- sary for economic reasons. Sach state still has its own Parliament. ministry, troops and innumerable of ficials, while the largest German states have special legations in Ger man towns as well as abroad.
 Too Many Officials
 A defeated nation. deeply in debt ought not to countenanee such ex- travagance when it is already suffer. ing from a superfluity of officials. It Is possible to reduce the number of officials one-half. following the pat tern of industrial pools, thus saving large sums for productive purposes and for reparations. United German policy would then be possible both at home and abroad. This aim only Is attainable when the present antipa- thy to the Berlin government disap- pears.
 Berlin for many people has become synonymous with bad government and disorder. Formerly the Prns- SldnS were UllslTuslcu dIQ OAtS-i hated, but in the art of government they were pndisputed. They have been substituted in important posts by South Germans and therefore Ser lin's political credit is deteriorating continually Americans would roar at the idea of a special plenipoten- tiary representing Washington In Los Angeles, Cal. or If it were ever suggested that California have its own legations in Europe besides those accredited to the United States. yet such an absurdity still exists m Germany. Celebrating the republican birthday with bombastic speeches does not alter the situation. for the nation Is not interested in a celebra tion attended only by small ml- nority of deputies and unmarked by a public holiday.
 We have been dashed from the worst form of monarchy head over heels into a republic created by pro- letarian dilettantes and monarchists. who are seeking only selfish gain. In our fourth year we are still wanting in creative power and true rep1b- lican spirit. Construction of a sta;c wherein free men can live honestly and uprightly is task of youth which is showing signs of serious striving for a new order of things in the state and the individual con- munity, but as yet there is no real republican spirit It Is comprehen- sible, after all, that the youth of the land see that Germanys brighter fu- tnre depends on them and the pso- pie's industry and efficiency.
 Must Cancel Debts
 The weak government, frightened by nationalist terrors, does not dare to attack its enemies. but thinks t suffices to make speeches and noise Like Wilhelm, the present govern ment favors seeking faults in others rather than themselves, and it en- ieavors to make the Geyran people believe they would still live plenti- fully II they were not cruelty treated by thtir v.ctors.
 How long will 1t Do until the west ern cabinets realize that the entento ) must abandon occupation of Gernisa territory, and the ideas Of Germany paying all war pensions: Engla and mas; csrcel the allied ds,ts :S Ter before Europe can breathe again. This would be more quickly realized if Germany's government were wise and frank, but tho realization is storped by political conditions wherein the announcement that Ger many's ambassador deigns to noise the republican flag causes greatest rridc