ABSTRACT
Having not seen America since the spring of 1914, I was expected, during my recent visit, to notice many changes. Americans find it necessary to their self-respect to believe that their country changes fast, and no doubt in the main the belief is true; but naturally the changes are not so readily perceived by strangers as by those who take the constant background of Americanism for granted. Nevertheless, I did notice some rather interesting changes. Ten years ago, I saw mainly universities and university teachers. Certainly their attitude then was in many respects different from that of many teachers at the present time. Ten years ago, the majority were doing their work with no strong consciousness of outside interference; now many of them seem to feel that they have to choose between hypocrisy and starvation.
