something which, hating no particular precedent, simply could not be
true. At least that is the impression one is apt to gain in following
reactions to such moves in other countries. Surprising these moves may
have been, but only to the extent that the exact time and manner in
which they were spung were not foreseen.
 
 
As a matter of fact, each new development has made it seem increasingly
1ikely that the Nazi Government has followed, and intends to follow,
with perhaps a certain amendment or shading here and there, the policy
laid down by Hitler years ago in his book of books MEIN KAMPF. In
making this statement, Hitler's policy vis-a-vis France should probably
be excepted. In MEIN KAMPF Hitler constantly refers to France as the
natural enemy which must be fought sooner or later, whereas at present
on the surface there is no indication of the continuance of this
attitude. The persistency with which all other MEIN KAMPF policies are
being pursued, however, makes one reluctant to accept this change at
face value over any long period.
 
 
There is certain justification for the immediate reactions which have
taken place abroad and the consequent nervous tension, and even fear,
resulting from each new Nazi move (quite aside from the fact that Nazi
policy as laid down in MEIN KAMPF