HITLER IN POWER

Taranaki Daily News, 1 February 1933, Page 7

HITLER IN POWER

APPOINTED CHANCELLOR BISMARK’S SEAT OCCUPIED REALISATION OF AMBITION FORMATION OF CABINET WATCHDOGS UPON HITLER By Telegraph—Press Assn.—Copyright. Berlin, Jan. 30. Herr Adolf Hitler has been appointed Chancellor and Herr von Papen ViceChancellor. Besides being Vice-Chancel-lor, Herr von rapen becomes the Reich Commissioner in Prussia. Herr Hitler has formed a Cabinet, including:— > Herr Wilhelm Frick, Minister of the Interior.

Baron von Neurath, Minister of Foreign Affairs. General von Blomberg, Minister of Defence.

Count Schwerin von Krosick, Minister of Finance.

Herr Hugenberg, leader of the German People’s Party, Minister of Commerce and Agriculture. Herr Franz Seldte, a well-known Steel Helmet leader, Minister of Labour.

Herr Eltz von Ruebenach, Minister of Transport.

Captain Goering, Minister without portfolio with control of the Prussian police. Lance-Corporal Adolph Hitler, a former house decorator, achieved his ambition of occupying Bismarck’s seat when he was appointed German Chancellor, but he has not Bismarck’s power. President von Hindenburg has seen to it that four watchdogs—von Papen, Blomberg, von Neurath and von Krosick—are included in the Cabinet to curb Herr Hitler overreaching himself. Even the Nazi Council admits that it is not a Hitlerite Cabinet, but the “harder fight has now begun.” The dramatic elevation of Herr Hitler to power came hot on the heels of his declaration that he would not participate in a party Cabinet, but a conference of President von Hindenburg, von Papen, Hugenberg, Goering, Blomberg and Hitler brought a change of mind. CROWDS GREET HITLER. The news of Herr Hitler’s Chancellorship spread like wildfire through the city. Great crowds gathered outside the chancellory and the police had to clear the way for his carriage. One of Herr Hitler’s first stops will be the suppression of the Communist Party. • General von Schleicher, ex-Chancellor, is of the opinion that Herr Hitler’s appointment is President von Hindenburg’s best escape from a perplexing situation. Herr Hitler’s spokesman says that he has taken the oath of allegiance to the Republican constitution and will rule legally, Berlin had scarcely recovered from the shock before Herr Hitler was driving to the Kaisers Hotel, tumultuously acclaimed by crowds of young women blowing kisses. A remarkable feature of the demonstration was a stentorian leader periodically shouting “Deutschland, to which the crowds responded tumultuously, “Awake!” - ■■ • . : " The point of speculation at the moment is whether Herr Hitler will induce the Centre and the People’s Parties, both Catholics, to support the Cabinet with their 89 votes, without which a majority is impossible. An alternative commonly suggested is an early dissolution and a new election on the slogan, “Rally to Hindenburg—Hitler to preserve the Fatherland. ’ ■ Meanwhile Nazis are extolling President von Hindenburg as a war leader and are linking his glory with the name of young Germany. ■ A Nazi manifesto says: Twelve million people swear to fight inside the Government camp as we did outside. We stand or fall with Herr Hitler.”,, TALK OF GENERAL STRIKE. Labour is already talking of a general strike against the oppression, yet most believe that there is sufficient moderation in the Cabinet to prevent Herr Hitler embarking on a provocative course, regarding which some recall his Leipsiz boast in 1931: “As soon as the movement is victorious the criminals of 1918 have to answer for their actions. Either their or : our heads will roll in the sands in the struggle.” v ± t ' Significance attaches to the fact that strong Hitlerites— Captain Goering, who has control of the Prussian police, and Herr Frick, Mtoister of the Interior occupy the key positions in the Ministry, wherein alliance to the Brown Shirts and Steel Helmets is signalised in Herr Seldte’s acceptance of office. A story is current that some sections of the army were planning a coup d’etat to force a dictatorship. Though several powerful subordinates of Herr Hitler are included in the Cabinet the fact that it is a coalition will probably prevent the adopion ,of an undiluted Nazi programme. It is understood that Herr Hitler is expected to obtain authority to dissolve the Reichstag if necessary to arrange a new election. Prices on the Bourse, rose as the first reaction to Herr Hitler’s .appointment, but suddenly weakened, especially in the bond market, apparently due to the uncertainty concerning his economic policy. Many internal changes are likely, including the presidency of the Reichstag, in which Herr Hitler will probably supplant Herr Luther by Herr Schacht. SCENES OF INTENSE FERVOUR. ' HERR HITLER ANSWERS CHEERS.

Rec. 10 p.m. Berlin, Jan. 31. There were scenes of intense fervour in the Wilhelmstrasse to-night. Seventeen thousand Nazi storm troops and Steel Helmets joined in a torchlight procession to the chancellery, where Herr Hitler characteristically stood in the spotlight, answering the cheers and the Fascist salute. In contrast President yon Hindenburg was standing soldier-like inside the window of his house opposite, acknowledging the plaudits. The whole Government quarter for the first time since the war was given up to rejoicings, in which Communists and Socialists were conspicuous by their absence. \ The- Communists have already announced their intention of moving, a motion of no-confidence in the Reichnumber of Communists were killed and several Communists and Nazis were injured in fighting in Munich following the announcement of Herr Hitler’s appointment. Communists evaded the police who were clearing the streets, and hissing, 'cheering crowds round Herr Hitler’s headquarters attacked a Nazi guard and thrashed several before fifty of the assailants were arrested. Bands of belligerent Nazis still parade the streets. Trouble is reported from several Bavarian towns. |