Evening star., 1932-05-10

Hitler and German discomfort are
linked in comment on the recent gains
made by the Fascists in that country.
While his appeal to the spirit of dis
content is held to be perilous to his
country, many are inclined to believe
that his failure will be demonstrated
when he attempts constructive work,
and that loyalty to Hindenburg is likely
to force the decline of his influence.
The situation, however, is pointed out
as warning to other nations which
deal with Germany.
Extremist parties usually make their
best Showings in time of economic stress
and popular discomfort" says the New
Orleans TimeS-Picayune. "Moderates
in Germany have expressed the belief
that Hitlerism, If kept out of power
during the next "a months, will shrink
to insignificant proportions thereafter,
with the restoration of normal condi-
tions, such as they confidently predict"
The Hamilton (Ontario) Spectator
holds that "even if he should gain in
power as time goes on, and dominate
the situation, there is little probability
that he would command sufficient sup
port to carry out the drastic plans of
which he has been so boastful" The
Port Huron Times-Herald believes that
''it Is quite likely that he has reached
the zenith of his strength"
Hitler is placed on the defensive" !"
in the judgment of the Harrisburg Tele-
graph, 'at a time he hoped definitely
to take the offensive with large and
powerful delegations in the Diets Of
Prussia and elsewhere" The Haverhill
Gazette gives the explanation of his
vogue: ''Hitler's party has grown rapid
ly because it has been the loudest and
most persuasive voice of protest in Ger
many. 1t Is party of rich promise
and extravagant program. Until it has
a chance to do something, promises and
programs are intact-and alluring Put
to the test of opportunity for action,
however, the party is likely to look
much different. 1t is likely to become
more moderate and it is likely to find
that many of its promises are impossible
OF fulfllment. Thus, it is likely to be-
come less alluring. Indeed, the test of
power might well be the test that would
make the real decline of Hitler in Ger
many" The Appleton Post-Crescent
concludes that "the world in general
Will feel measure of relief that PreSi-
dent Paul von Hindenburg is still in the
saddle"
An extreme position is taken by the
Baltimore Sun, in recalling the results
OF the recent election, and that paper
thinks: THE business of adjustment in
this new alignment will be painful and
perhaps impossible. 1t is now apparent
that the republican government is not
confronting a dangerous foe and a
threat to its existence, but that it is
now definitely joined in battle with
that foe. Unless it can compromise
with him, or effect an alliance with the
equally desperate Communists, it is at
the end Of its control of Germany"
'Radicalism, both of the right and
of the left" declares the Omaha World
Herald, made ominous gains in the
election" That paper is convinced that
"the situation is one of warning to the
rest Of Europe" and adds: THE Ger
man people, since 1919, have shown
themselves patient and long suffering,
with marvellous powers of endurance.
But there comes a point, If there be
no relief, If no star of hope arises, when
patience is exhausted and endurance
breaks. Whereupon. the deluge."