Germany

Inangahua Times, 30 August 1932, Page 3

Germany

(United Press Assn—By Electric Telegraph Copyright.) FURTHER SOCIALISATION OPPOSED BY VON PAPEN. WHO FAVOURS MINIMUM OP STATE INTERFERENCE BERLIN. August 29. Von Papen. said, as a Conservative, lie emphasised that he was opposed, to further socialisation. He favoured broad simple measures wUh a minimum of State interference.

He forehadowed a fminer moderate reduction of imports which must, however, be brought into harmony -with. Germany’s import interests, a problem which he admitted was difficult. The British United Press ~ Berlin correspondent deduces from Von Pa-j pen’s confident note, that Presidentj Hindenburg has assured him of sup-| port and the Government will defend I the position even if Catholics and Hit-1 lerites coalasce, nevertheless, it is improbable that the Reichstag, on meeting on Tuesday, will surrender to the Government, in which event the Reichstag will be short lived.

PRESS COMMENT LONDON, August 29. Newspapers feature Germany’s plan of self salvation, with emphasis on Von Papen’a boldness but some doubt whether the scheme is wise or workable. The Morning Post, editorially, pays a tribute to Von Papen’s couragS/ as he has no party in the Reichstag and cannot hope to conciliate political parties.

The paper adds: Germany apparently likes being governed with Jack hoots. The Daily Telegraph says: The Ministers’ costly programme for revival of industry and absorption of urfemployed, has many dubious aspects, most of all the assumption that such a task can be achieved by a Government which has to reckon with violent hostility of almost all politically conscious Germans.

Von Papen** Scheme Reed 12.40 a m London/ Aug 29 The Times, in a leader, says Von Papen's scheme seems to be an ingenious experiment in controlled inflation. It is regarded as a bold effort to enable Germany to take advantage of the improvement in world conditions, which is believed to be imminent.

Papen and Hitler Meet No Agreement Reached Times Cable Reed 1 0 p.m Berlin. Aug 29 Before departing for Newdeck for his historical interview with President Hindenburg, Von Papen and Schlucher met Hitler at lunch and discussed the political situation, showing that even the extreme incivility of Hitler's recent references to the Chancellor had not destroyed all the bridges. The meeting, however, left the parties of the same opinion.

Von Papen is reported to have closed the discussions, informing Hitler that it was too late to consider his proposals, which is interpreted to mean that the door is closed to the prospects of Hitler participating in the Government. Von Papen is still expected to request Hindenburg's authority to dissolve the Reichstag.

German Judge Suicides

Dr Webel, the Judge who sentenced the Lubeck doctors, committed suicide. Berbn newspapers recently published extracts from the docu* meats prepared bv defending counsel, alleging ih at Webel was not in possession of proper mental power daring the trial. These grraily depressed Webel.