Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-09

1900 ~ 0AINAt1A 5INtA Ililtl1lS zen
largely because the blond blood died
out. In like manner, it is argued
the dominant nations OF modern civ
ilization We're established by Nordics.
in Great Britain, the United States,
France, Germany and Austria, tho
ruling class has been generally tall
and blond, and these nations, includ-
ing our own, are threatened with de-
lterioration by the influx of short
dark men from the south.
What is said on the Other Side
The critics OF this plausible argu-
ment say that it VIII not stand close
scientific scrutiny. They say, in the
first place, that the three principal
races of Europe-tIie Alpine, the
Mediterranean and the Nordic-
We're all offshoots Of tho same stock
IN the Neolithic age, and that they
nave not had time 20 evolve great
differences Of character or ability.
The Whole question OF mental and
moral superiority OF certain races,
they say, is n that has not been
sufficiently investigated in order to
yield a sound theory. Much depends
upon what IL considered Superior
lty." 1t may be admitted that the
Nordic type seems tc have supplied
: large part of the worlds soldiers
and engineers and explorers, and
that It seems to excel in courage, en-
terprise and organizing ability. But
the so-called Latin or Mediterranean
races seem decidedly to have more
sense of beauty aud have supplied
more of the creative artists of all
kinds. Furthermore, the blends
certainly have no monopoly of the
more aggressive qualities. Napo-
leon, for example, was very short
and very brunette. but he showed
considerable be~lligerence, courage
and organizing ability. A study OF
world leaders of all sorts would
probably not show 81 decided pre-
ponderance of any one of the Euro
pean races.
Thus the whole business of Sc
iectlng a population Gems more diff
1cult The farther you so into it. The
desirability of excluding some Ori-
entail and African types is generally
admitted, because our population
does not readily absorb them, and
they present difficult problems of
social adjustment. But as among
the several races of Europe, it seems
to many scientists hard to discrim-
mate scientifically, as the House
AAo1 VI lSQ " uOs IHtN BAY
that immigration should be selective,
but that the selection should be
based on individual rather than on
racial characteristics. An ideal
immigration policy, they say, would
provide for the scientific examina-
tion on the other side OF the water
of every applicant for admission tc
the United States. and for his ad.
mission or rejection on his persona.
rating. In this way the United
States might draw q population
which would combine the best of al
racial qualities.
4 Some scientists have also pointed
out that immigration of a certain
racial type cannot be obtained b.
admitting only certain nationalities
The races of Europe are badll
mixed, they say. in ali of the Euro,
rean countries except those of Scan
Ginavia, where the Nordic type still
greatly predominates. An English
man, a Frenchman or A German ma,
well be OF Alpine or Mediterranean
type.
Lastly, 1t is pointed out by sclen
lists IN both sides that the Nor
die man in America is out of hi
natural range, and survives with diff
ficulty. There is too much sun
: light for his fair skin. even in tn,
i, latitude of New York. Some +
l that it would be wen to import
, little augmentation and breed "a rae
l that can stand the climate.
One striking characteristic of mos
: advocates of the theory of blon,
, supremacy is that they are BLOND
!; Likewise, among the opposition wi.
! doubtless be found n great man
! Drunettes. Perhaps the best way t
4 settle the question il to let tn
2 blends and the brunettes fight it out
: and SO decide which, if either, is tn
Z better type.