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llO ON por.rncs, GOVERNMENT, AND PACIFISM
greatest dangers that beset mankind. It is the hidden evil power
behind the nationalism which is rampant everywhere. . . .
Possibly something might be gained by nationalization. But
it is extremely hard to determine exactly what industries should
be included. Should the aircraft industry? And how much of
the metal industry and the chemical industry?
As regards the munitions industry and the export of war
material, the League of Nations has busied itself for years with
efforts to get this loathsome traffic controlled-with what little
success, we all know. Last year I asked a well-known American
diplomat why Japan was not forced by a commercial boycott to
desist from her policy of force. "Our co=ercial interests are
too strong" was the answer. How can one help people who
rest satisfied with a statement like that?
You believe that a word from me would suffice to get something
done in this sphere? What an illusion I People flatter
me as long as I do not get in their way. But if I direct my
efforts toward objects which do not suit them, they immediately
turn to abuse and calumny in defense of their interests. And
the onlookers mostly keep out of the limelight, the cowards I
Have you ever tested the civil courage of your countrymen?
The silently accepted motto is "Leave it alone and say nothing
about it." You may be sure that I shall do everything in my
power along the lines you indicate, but nothing can be achieved
as directly as you think.
ACTIVE PACIFISM
Mein Weltbild, Amsterdam: Querida Verlag, 1934.
I consider myself lucky to have witnessed the great peace
demonstration which the Flemish people has undertaken. To
all concerned in it I feel impelled to call out, in the name of all
men of good will who care for the future: "In this hour of
reflection and awakening of the conscience we feel deeply united
with you:'