CHAPTER IV

THE GENERAL CAUSES OF FRICTION 69

The strain between Jewry and its hosts in Islam and Christendom much older than any modern cause can account for--the true causes are both general and particular--I call those _general_ which are ineradicable and proceed from the contrasting natures of the two races, _particular_ those which depend upon the will on either side and can be modified to the advantage of both.

The general cause of friction being a contrast in fundamental character, we note that the common accusations brought against Jews are false, as are the common praises given him by those not of the race.--In each case what has to be noted is not a series of virtues or vices special to the Jew, but the racial character or tone of each quality.

These examined--the Jewish courage--examples--the Jewish generosity--the strength of Jewish patriotism--the consequent indifference to our national feelings--accusations arising therefrom, especially in time of war--the Jewish power of concentration--of eloquence--the Jewish tendency to "push" a Jewish success and hide a Jewish failure or danger--the evil effects of this tendency in our mutual relations.

The poverty of the Jewish people--false effect produced by a few great Jewish fortunes--the instability of these--cringing of wealthy Europeans to Jewish money-dealers--dependence of our politicians on wealthy Jews--evil effect of this in the attempt to regulate domestic affairs of Eastern Europe.

The ill effect of the partially Jewish financial monopoly--especially with Parliamentary corruption as pronounced as it is to-day.