Evening star., 1936-03-09

dislike of the Russian regime has
nothing to do with Russia's or Ger
many's relations to other nations or
the league. If Hitler's feelings are
recognized as legitimate. then we
would have to admit as legitimate per-
sonal feelings about the Hitler regime
in Germany. That would be disas-
trous to clear thinking.
Poland View Is Gain.
.. Hitler's recognition of Poland's
right to way to the sea is a Gs-man
acceptance of what all have hereto
fore considered the greatest blun6er
committed at Versailles, and the most
offensive thrust at Germany. World
peace is furthered by this changed at
titude. German-Polish differences will
be easily adjusted If Hitler's words re-
fleet the German mind.
AS long as Germany feels that the
French Russian pact contradicts the
Locarno agreement, the quicker she
speaks the better. The Locarno pact
was negotiated treaty, while the
treaty of Versailles was forced one.
If the suggested new agreements are
arrived at after negotiation, and Ger
many proves she has no territorial
claims in Europe, Germany's latest
action may prove good. The lesson
Germany must learn is that she can
adjust her differences quite as readily
by honest. peaceful negotiations within
the League as by show of force. If
Germany is convinced she must fight
her way out, the world is doomed to
be buried in blood. Nations and in
dividuals should not ask, nor should
they expect another to do what they,
themselves, would not do.
Three DictatOrs.
Hitier's action brings to our minds
the three Single-willed states of Eu-
rope: Germany, Italy and Russia. For
practical aspects the government in
these three states is the same. The
dictator speaks, and the people agree
and follow. There are differences in
economic theories and in governmental
forms. While the dictator idea is the
same. we must note the following
because it has bearing upon Hitlers
position.
All three single controls were built
upon the down and out" condition
of the people and industry. All three
movements had their spiritual as
well as political aspects. Lenin-
Stains rise followed defeat, revolu-
ton. separate peace making contrary
to international agreement. MusSolini
marched on Rome with force, took
control of government which was
listed among the big four" Of the
victors Of the World War.
Hitler arose through q long cam
paign of debate argument, elections
and the gaining of control of govern
ment in a constitutional democracy.
His power may be absolute today, but
his manner of arriving" makes it
necessary for him to continue to
justify himself. Therefore, every
thing he does is always presented to
the German people as fulf1lment of
a promise. He is now true to form,
for he asks for another ia" election
to confirm his stand. The last vote
yes" election. there we're only about
4 per cent of the voters who voted
no" Wherever there were large
groups of no" voters, they were in
or near the Rhineland.
Pride is as silly in nations as it Is
in individuals. but it persists in both.
Hitler's success has come mostly
through an appeal to nations pride
Hitler must continue to foster this
Germany's equality was questioned as
long as there existed demilitarized
zone. This zone was where Hitler's
control was questioned the strongest.
The symbolic" march has accom-
plished two objectives, his opponents
see his courage and his army is now
there to impress his strength. The
whole nation halls him as fulfiller
of almost impossible promises.
Hitler's calling Russian bolshevist
tendencies "ASiatic" is also home
consumption reference. Russia is
Asiatic, not Nordic. This is consistent
with his anti-Jewish drives. One of
Hitler's first rationalizations about the
Jews was that they were Asiatic and
not European. Therefore, with an
election in the offing. many of Hitler's
words can be classified with our Amer
ican, I'VE point with pride" express
SionS.
fCopvright, 19361
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