Evening star., 1939-04-02

the two Western powers sidestepped
when their child, Czecho-Slovakia. was
going down the river. Russia and the
smaller countries between must fight or
be dismembered. Afterward, if Germany
survives, Alsace and Lorraine can be
taken back from France, and, finally, the
former German colonies, which are not
so important, can be had for the asking.
Germany and Russia each would like
to wish revolution on the other coun-
try. That they are doing more than
merely wishing is indicated by frequent
newspaper items recording the decapita-
ton or shooting of man or woman for
furnishing information to a foreign
power" These sewers of the seeds of
revolution are not numerous and are not
calling any meetings. They are not
heard about until their heads fall.
Most Germans Are Loyal.
No straw ballots or impartial canvasses
of public opinion are taken in Germany,
but 1t is safe to say that the overwhelm-
ing majority of the population is loyal.
Citizens of other countries may not un-
derstand why they should be, or may be
convinced that they are foolish or even
lack the foresight to see that they are
headed for catastrophe or another
World War, but that does not change the
fact that they support the Nazi govern
ment.
The old partisan slogan, "To the vic
tors belong the spoils," accounts for sew
eral million ardent, and frequently ruth
less, supporters of the Nazi government
The party members run the country and
get first pick of the jobs, public or pri-
vate. Those who do not approve of the
government and its policies may be twice
as numerous as the Jealous party men,
bers, but they are unorganized and i'm
potent. Thousands cherish memories of
membership in the Communist or Social
ist parties, Masonic lodge or some other
organization which once was legal, but
they are not doing any organization work
now. They must even muffle their
thoughts in the family circle.
It's Popular to Approve.
The great mass of the population are
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who may grumble about this or that,
but in general approve of the govern
ment because they are told it is the
proper thing to do. Some might not
object to revolution, but there is no one
to lead them or to talk them into one,
even If they were more dissatisfied than
they are.
Hitler has restored their pride in Ger
many as a great and powerful nation.
Germans no longer are subject people
taking orders from the League of Ma
tions, England, France or other nations
For that they applaud Hitler, overlook
daily discomforts and shortages, and few
question whether his policies will lead to
the greater glories which are promised.
Hitler can show many accomplishments
for Germany, and though others may
argue whether they are substantial and
worth the price, the German accepts
them at the official valuation.
The German does not view his situa-
ton as others do. Instead of being
trampled on by the rest of Europe, his
country now is doing the trampling. That
is a great satisfaction-for him. Nazi
philosophy teaches that the German is
a superior breed of humanity, though
some are straw blond and others swar-
thy brown, who differ as much facially
and physically as their German dialects
do in different provinces
Being a superior being, the German
must act the part. Instead of complain
ing-he'd be thrown into concentration
camp if he did-he now works 60 hours
q week instead Of 4s. It is virtue and