In other spheres Herr Hitler's government is approach- ing tests
of its endurance which can no longer be evaded. The contest between Nazis and Nationalists is ending tamely, for the Chancellor, having swept away German federalism at a stroke by appointing his own nominees as regents in every German province, has completed that particular task by naming Captain Goring as Premier of Prussia instead of Herr von Pape'', on whose appointment to that position the Nationalists had set their hearts. Not much less significant is the supersession of Herr von Bismarck, another prominent Nationalist, in the office of Secretary of State in the Prussian Ministry of the Interior. The supremacy of the National Socialists therefore .appears to be for the moment unchallenged. Their crusading zeal is even carrying them into the realm of religion and an attempt is being made to capture part, if..not the whole, of the Lutheran Church. German sagas, are to be substituted for the effete Old Testament. Till these excessive ardours die down there is little purpose in attempting to predict the immediate future in Germany.
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