MUNICH SOVIET RULE.
REPULSIVE DISCLOSURES. By Cable. — Press Association.--Copyright. "The Times'' Service. (Rec. Sept. 5, 1.55) LONDON, Sept. 4. The Munich Court correspondent of the "Times" is. investigating the murders and outrages of hostages under the Soviet rule. He makes repulsive disclosures. Twenty-two were confined in a.small room without windows. When they complained of the miserable conditions, they were told that it was superfluous to complain, as they would be "marched round the corner" to-morrow. The order compelling them to be shot was endorsed on the back, directing the guard to pick out the finest for violation. It was admitted that Couniess Westarp was violated pj;ior to her trial.
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Sun (Christchurch), Volume VI, Issue 1735, 5 September 1919, Page 11
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109MUNICH SOVIET RULE. Sun (Christchurch), Volume VI, Issue 1735, 5 September 1919, Page 11
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