This but a consequence of the conditions established in Chapters IV, V and VI--our double duty of mixing with the Jews and of recognizing their separate nationality--necessity of _openly_ admitting this separate nationality in conversation and social habits--in spite of difficulties opposed by convention--in this the wealthier classes should follow the lead of the populace--folly and danger of _Fear_ in this matter--the fear of Jewish power a degrading and exasperating thing to the European--delay makes it worse--our plain duty is to recognize this alien nation, to respect it, and to treat it frankly as we do every nationality other than one's own. CHAPTER XIII THEIR DUTY 271 Only a brief mention--for interference or advice in domestic concerns of Jewry would be an impertinence--but it is clear that all specially Jewish institutions favour the right policy for which I plead--those already in existence--schools, newspapers, Jewish societies--all increase of these institutions should be welcome, because they emphasize and make clear the separate nationality of the Jew. CHAPTER XIV VARIOUS THEORIES 277 This chapter is a digression on the various theories on the Jewish race and its fortunes which have arisen in history and some of which are still present. The theory that reconciliation is impossible--its attachment to the idea of a special curse or blessing. The theory of a mysterious necessary alliance between Israel and Britain--its most extravagant forms. The theory that the Jews are the necessary _flux_ of Europe, without which our energies would decline--note on the intellectual independence of the Jew and on his original effect on our thought--demand for a Jewish history of Europe and Islam combined. The theory that the Jewish problem is domestic only and no concern of ours--its error, since the relations are mutual. The two theories of the Jew as a malignant enemy of our innocent selves, and of our malignant enmity against the innocent and martyred Jew--both erroneous. The theory that the Jewish problem is _now_ solving itself by absorption--this theory false and due to a misunderstanding of history and a neglect of acute modern and recent differentiation--Mr. Ford's epigram on "the melting-pot." Fantastic theory that no Jewish national type exists! CHAPTER XV CONCLUSION. HABIT OR LAW? 301 Granted that the solution I advance (a full recognition of separate nationality) is the just solution, should it be expressed in law?--Not, I think, until it has first appeared in our morals and social conventions--to begin with laws and regulations on _our_ side would inevitably breed oppression--but the suggestion of separate institutions coming from the Jewish side should be welcomed--urgency of a settlement--modern quarrels are growing fiercer, not less--but for my part I say, "Peace to Israel."