GERMAN CABINET
NEW MINISTER OF DEFENCE
Berlin, January 19. Herr Wilhelm Groener has succeeded Dr. Gessler as Minister of Defence. He sprang into world prominence in the war and controlled railway operations until 1916, when he was in charge of the economic mobilisation of civilian population. He succeeded Ludendorff in 1918 as Quartermaster-General, arid played a decisive role in the Kaiser’s flight to Holland, for which the Nationalists are still reproaching him, alleging that he misled the Kaiser. MAY BE NEXT PRESIDENT (Rec. January 20, 9.30 pu.m.) London, January 20.
In connection with Herr Groener’s appointment as Minister of Defence, the Berlin correspondent of the “Daily Express” says President Hindenberg made a remarkable choise in selecting his old comrade-in-arms, one of the ablest men in Germany, despite the violent opposition of the Nationalists. The appointment will probably result in Herr Groener becoming the next President. He is not onlv a staunch upholder of the Republic, but a courageous patriot and a great soldier. It was on his advice that Kaiser Wilhelm abdicated.
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Dominion, Volume 21, Issue 96, 21 January 1928, Page 9
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