Abstract

The Swiss Celebration

The article comments on the recent celebration in Switzerland. While there have been dark episodes in Swiss history, and while the constitutions of many of the cantons were until recently of a highly aristocratic character, the cause of human freedom has never lacked defenders in Switzerland. It was, however, in their enlightened recognition of the tact that freedom cannot maintain itself in small and disunited communities that the Swiss have taught the world their most valuable lesson. The chief feature of the celebration which, has just taken place was the performance of an historical play at Schwytz, much after the manner of the performance of the "Passion Play" at Ober-Ammergau, the situation of the theatre being one of the most picturesque in Switzerland.