GERMANY’S TROUBLES

Evening Star, Issue 20591, 17 September 1930, Page 9

GERMANY’S TROUBLES

AGGRESSIVE FASCISTS DISCUSSING THE POSSIBILITIES Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright. LONDON, September 16. The ‘ Daily Telegraph’s ’ correspondent at Berlin says that a sinister possibility is that Herr Hitler may attempt another ‘March on Berlin,’ similar to that organised at Munich in 1923. Such a step would almost certainly mean civil war, as even if the army joined the Fascists, the Prussian Government would organise its State police in defence of the republic, the police having all the armament of soldiery except artillery. The general belief is, however, that while President Hindenburg is President the army will stand firm against the Fascists. * The Times ' says:—‘ ‘ The appeal by the National Socialists to the German voters can no longer be dismissed as a mere predilection for rowdyism or the desire of a discontented minority for a revolution like the Italian Fascists. Herr Hitler’s followers stand for some national ideal, and their ranks have been swelled by a substantial body of working class voters. It is foolish to disguise the undoubted anxiety in regard to the elections which has been aroused in many European countries, especially in France. The fate of parliamentary government lies largely in the Fascists’ hands.” REACTIONS AT GENEVA LONDON, September 16. The Australian Press Association’s correspondent at Geneva telegraphs that lobby talk at the League of Nations is excited as a result of the German elections, as it is felt that the new Reichstag Government is unlikely to be as ready as its predecessors to continue the conciliation policy originated by Dr Stresemann. BERLIN EXCHANGE PANICKY LONDON, September 16. The Berlin Stock Exchange is panicky, and some stocks have depreciated 20 points. HERR HITLER'S ATTITUDE APPLYING FOR GERMAN CITIZENSHIP. BERLIN, September 16. (Received September 17, at 12.30 p.m.) Herr Hitler appears more sober in summing up the political situation than some of his exuberant lieutenants, who want portfolios immediately. Ho warned them to go slow. It is reported that Herr Hitler proposes applying for German citizenship, which hitherto has been refused him. If he obtains it he will become a Reichstag candidate at the next election, which be predicts will' take place in 1931, resulting in a still more overwhelming victory for the National Socialists. CABINET'S ATTITUDE DETERMINED TO FACE REICHSTAG. BERLIN, September 10. (Received September 17, at 10.30 a.m.) The Government organ, 4 Germania,' says that the Cabinet is determined to face the Reichstag and submit a definite programme, including finance Bills promulgated by decree, also reform Bills, thus forcing all parties to face the political necessities. This is interpreted as a threat of another dissolution if the Bills are rejected.