GOVERNMENT STRENGTHENED.
PRUSSIAN;; GUARDS LOYAL.
(Received December 13, 11.30 a.m.) COPENHAGEN, December 11.
■ The solemn entry into Berlin yeßterday of large formations of Prussian Guards', was'an important political event,' because it mea-ns strong military support for the Government. ■ Representatives of the Guards took oaths promising absolute . loyalty to the Government. Independent Socialists vainly'exhorted the troops, to. disi arm. The Spartacusbr'fl'; are much alarmed at the new, turn of events. The troops, which included a specially formed battalion composed of all German races,... were received ;at ' the Brandenburg Gate by Empire , and city officials. The railway stations, squares, and other places were .lavish-. '/^y decorated., . ... ■'■ \ Ebert, eloquently welcomed, the returning troops and appealed to them •to assist to,prevent the federal system. ■* v .. • ■ ■
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume XXXIX, Issue 9476, 13 December 1918, Page 5
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