FEARS OF “PUTSCH”

Dominion, Volume 25, Issue 259, 28 July 1932, Page 9

FEARS OF “PUTSCH”

Hitlerite Concentration GERMAN ELECTION DAY Government Will Use Force ARMY REORGANISATION (By Telegraph.—Brees Assn. —Copyright.) (Rec. July 27, 7.15 p.m.) Berlin, July 27. A concentration of Herr Hitler’s “storm” detachments has led to a revival of fears of an attempted “putsch.” The story goes that if the election polling re ® ult ®. kn ?S7i«>rUpu on Sunday show that the Hitlerites are likely to obtain 50 per cent, of the votes, a revolt may be j lt *® during the early hours with a view to making Herr Hitlei Chancellor. The Reich Government, however, has issued a statement that if a putsch is attempted all forces will be used to defeat the adventure. Well-informed circles believe that General von Schleicher will order the Reichswehr soldiers to shoot and that thev will obey. The “Allgemeine Zeitung" foresees a new Government under Dr. von Papen, including representatives of - the Hitlerites. , _ . Professors’ Support.

Though they dislike some of his aims, fifty-one university professors have published a. manifesto supporting Herr Hitler's policy of fighting the influence of foreign races, restrictions of egoism in all fields, and determination to deliver Germany from materialistic shackles imposed by international finance. They expect Herr Hitler to purify public life and achieve the salvation of the German people. Hitlerites have made great preparations to ensure success of a meeting Herr Hitler is to address to-day. Will Ann to Neighbours’ Level. That Germany would arm to the level of her neighbours if they refused to disarm to hers was threatened by General von Schleicher when broadcasting to the German people. He cited the “catastrophic failure” of the disarmament conference and the insecurity of Germany. He accused France of hypocrisy because she was aware that the German forces, unarmed, could not oppose a single French division and still less her frontier fortresses for one day. The German Army was barely capable of protecting its own frontiers. The only alternative was for Germany to reorganise her army, which would be done. Decree Revoked. President Hindenburg has revoked the decree, declaring a state of emergency in Berlin and Brandenburg, virtually martial law, operative since July 20. Dr. von Papen, however, remains Dictator of Prussia. Dr. von Papen advised President Hindenburg that public security was no longer endangered, and said that he was confident the election on July 31 would be held peacefully. MONARCHIST MOVE Anxiety in Netherlands EX-KAISER’S ACTIVITIES .? London, July 26. A Hague message states that the ex-Kaiser’s recent activities and visits to Doorn by the ex-Crown Prince and other monarchists have caused concern. While the authorities are silent, a Socialist member intends asking the Government whether the preparations make possible the return of Wilhelm to Germany, and also whether the Government will take measures to ensure his keeping his promise of 1920 not to participate in political activities.