Bernstein, Herman, 1876-1935 / 2008-06-17 00:00:00

Let them work hard and suffer as the
chosen people suffered for several centuries.'
"This speech scarcely needed approval. The Levite called on the
next one.
"'Tribe of Naphtali?'
"The following words rang out shrilly and with assurance:
"'All governmental positions should be open to us. Once this
principle is established, the cunning and flattery of the Jewish
employees will help them to penetrate even there, and they will
have real influence. I am speaking only of the posts which bring
honor, power, and pre-eminence. Positions which require work and
knowledge may remain for the Christians. Therefore the Jews may
neglect positions of secondary importance. Justice is very
important for us, the law is a great step forward. This occupation
is suited to the cunning and skill of our people and gives us
influence and power against our natural enemies. Why can't a Jew be
Minister of Education as he has already been more than once
Minister of Finance?'
"'Remember the scaffold of Haman, the fate of Shushan and Leopold!'
said a warning voice.
"'Why does the raven croak about the past which is so distant and
almost forgotten? More than one of our people has been a Minister
in France and respected by the King himself.'
"Approval was expressed in a tone of satisfied pride; then the
orator continued:
"'Our people must be among the legislators of the governments.
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