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Such a European patriotism could be based upon a common

desire for peace and prosperity, and a common cultural and ethical tradition. The Swiss have been the first to realise the importance of this solidarity. -A " Green Cross" organisation has been founded at Basle for the purpose of ministering to the ethical unhappiness of Europe, even as the Red Cross ministered to her physical needs. I welcome this experiment. The first of all the needs of Europe is that she should realise, and then formulate, her spiritual identity.