“TEMPERED BY CAUTION.”

Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, 29 April 1925, Page 9

“TEMPERED BY CAUTION.”

Keynote of German Jubilation. ELEOTION OF VON HINDENBURO. liy Cable—Sieis Association.—Copyright. Keuter’* Telegram*. (Received April 28, 6.5 p.m.) BERLIN, April 27. Jubilation, tempered by oaution, in the keynote of the Right Party press comment on .von Hindenburg’s election. While the Left Party are taking their defeat with remarkable equanimity, and. are merely expressing a hope that the hew President will no* listen to the wild counsels, of the Monarchists or encourage the Nationalist view, as reflected in the “Kreuz , Zeitung” and the “Deutsche Zeitung,’ f Which hails the election as the beginning of Germany’s post war renaissance, both look to von Hindenburg to restore respect for Germany among the nations. ' Dr. Sj;resemann’& organ “Zeit,” .expresses the opinion that there, is hot - the slightest danger of a Monarchist reaction., The paper adds that the foreign policy will remain unaltered. The Democratic Berlin paper "Tageblatt,” draws attention to the irony of the fact that the paladin of Wilhelm, Second, should have to take the oath to the Republican Constitution before a Socialist President of a Reichstag under a Republican banner. The Socialist newspaper “Vorwaerts” looks to the Republicans to lead the Republic from the danger to which it is exposed through the election. " I - LATEST OFFICIAL RETURNS. VON HINDENBURG’S BIG LEAD. I ; 3y Gable-—Prate Anocistioc—Copyright Australian and N.Z.- Gable Association BERLIN, April 27. | The unofficial figures are: Marshal von Hindenburg / ’ (Nationalist) ... ... ... 14,639,000 Dr.' Marx (Republican) .. 13,740,000 Herr Thaelmann (Communist) .., .... ... .... 1,789,000

MUCH SPECULATION IN LONDON. NEW PRESIDENT’S DEPENDENCE UPON ADVISERS. By Gable——Press Association-—Copyright. . 1 “ The Times.” . ; .(Received April 28, 5.5 p.ffu) LONDON, April 27. There is much speculation in regard to the appointment' of von Hindenburg’s advisers. It is pointed out that though ex-President Ebert's advisers exercised profound influence, it was limited and checked by his own personal energy and insight,' both Ui Whioh were most ■ remarkable. Vbn Hindenburg, Who is advanced in years and not politically trained, Cahnot be expected to exercise a ftactibn of the same control, and therefore. the selection 6f his advisers is of proportionately greater importance. No official indication, in this connection, has so far been made available, but various names have been mentioned. 1 Result Shocks Paris. The Paris’ correspondent of “The Times’’ says the German election result shocked Paris, where it is regarded as & challenge to the Allies, Europe and America. The oppositionists claim that it merely confirms the Conviction that under facade of Republicanism and Democracy, the old traditions of Empire have persisted unchanged; Even those Who believed there existed in the. new Germany, materials with which a reconciliation might be attempted, are perceptibly disconcerted. M. Briand’s task of pursuing - the conversations With Germany certainly Will not be facilitated by ah election to the Presidency of one of the war criminals.

Reaction Against Communism. The “Star’s” political correspondent says that von Hindenburg’s election is due to reaction against Communism, and to preference fcr a statihch evangelical .instead of Catholic; also von Hindenburg’s declaration that the lie that Germany forced the war, must cease. British diplomatic circles believe that it would be easier to deal with Dr. Marx, whose policy is knoivn, than with von Hindenburg, who will probably be largely influenced by his advisers, who hope the Dawes Plan will remain unaffected. Hindenburg—The Man. The Berlin correspondent of : the “Evening News” says Germans Regard von Hindenburg as a man who will lead them to triumph. He is ready at any moment to abandon office in favour of the ex-Kaiser. The election means the return of the old gang who precipitated the war. STOCK EXCHANGE MOVEMENT. SLIGHT -WEAKENING OF GERMAN STOCK. fcjy Cable— Pross A*s6r.iAtlob—Copyr'abt. Australian and N. 55. Cable Association. LONDON, April 27. As a result of the Presidential election, the 7 per cent. German loan, opened in London at £9B, and fell to £97J —about two points lower than on Friday.

AFTER THE POLLING. MONARCHISTS’ OUTBURSTS Q}f ENTHUSIASM* " By Cable— -Pr«»» Asscoiatlon—OcpyslfM. Atutxaliea and N.Z. Gable Association BERLIN, April 27. Field-Mftrahal yon Hindenburg awaited the result of the tense, dramatic struggle, at his country mansion. The scenes in Berlin developed into mass hysteria. When twenty-nine out of Germany's thirty-one districts gave von Hindenburg an unassailable majority of 900,000, the black, white and red : flag, the symbol of Monarchism, fluttered from countless balconies and windows, while the Republicans’ more beautiful black, red anA gold was scarcely Been. Field-Marshal von Hindenburg took the lead from the start, retaining it, but the early majority of over 1,000,000 dwindled until at one time the figures were almost’ level. After that every return increased the Monarchist total. • . The outstanding feature was von Hindenburg’s success in the industrial districts. ’ Catholics throughout Germany voted solidly for Dr. Marx. , The Victor’s 'Message. Marshal von Hindenburg sent a message to the < nation: “May the Lord grant that all party hatred cease.; I hope that the German people will learn that it is unity, which alone gives strength.” Von Hindenburg’s supporters are arranging fofi the triumphant entry of von Hindenburg into Berlin* on Thursday, but he is said to hate pomp and probably will try to slip into the city unobserved. Ho will take the Presidential oath in the Reichstag on May 6. “Vorwaerts” sums up the position thus: “von Hindenburg is President by the graoe of Herr Thaelmann.” Berlin indulged ill wild mafficking till an early hour in the morning. Even the troops paraded the streets, flying flags ~ and singing patriotic songs. , The Republicans, , after midnight, held a demonstration in the Sports paJac&,‘ when frenzied cheers greeted ifte'hoisting of the Republican banner. There was an angry outburst when a Royalist shouted: “Wilhelm Second will come back.” The crowd mobbed an interject or who had protested against violence. 1 .

VICTORY UNEXPECTED. ———— •; • HOW THE NATION VOTED. ;. . V By Cable—Frees Association—Copyright. Australian and N. 3. 'Cable Association. LONDON, April 27. Marshal,- von Hindenburg’s victory by so many. as’,9oo,oolf votes was unexpected. It was perhaps partly due to the fact that 3,000,000 . more electors voted than on March 29, mostly, apparently, for von Hindenburg, for whom women curiously appear to have voted on masse. 1 Dr. Marx polled 500,000 more votes than on March 29, but von Hindenburg’s personality was ido strong for Dr. Marx’s programme; Most of the citied, including Berlin and the Rhineland, voted fof Dr. Marx» East Prussia and thq country districts voted for von Hindenburg. The Communist candidate, Herr Thaelmann, .held his own compared With March 29, . and even slightly increased his poll in some places, hut Communism does not seem to be making the progress its supporters hoped for in Germany. INFLUENCE ON FOREIGN POLICY

REICHSTAG TO DOMINATE PRESIDENT. By Cable—Press Association—Copyright. Australian and N.Z. Cable Association! BERLIN, April 27. Field-Marshal von Hindenburg heard of his election while staying with a friend in the country near Hanover. He did not show great enthusiasm. He is expected in Berlin on Thursday, and doubtless will be accorded a tremendous reception. It is unlikely that the German Foreign Policy will be strikingly changed during von Hindenburg’s Presidehcy. His advisers are well aware that the only safe foreign policy for Germany is the one she followed during the past year. Moreover, the fact that the Reichstag contains a majority of the Left Parties, will also tend to check any possible aspirations of von Hindenburg’s counsellers as regau’A a change in foreign policy. It is generally thought that von Hindenburg will lead a quiet life, but it is feared his reactionary entourage may try to change the internal situation. If so they will be strongly opposed by the Socialists, and Democrats, comprising about 50 per cent, of the German electorate. DRIVEN GERMANY TOWARDS MONARCHY. FRANCE’S “ STUPID POLICY.” By Cable —Preßs Association —Copyright. Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. LONDON, April 27. Mr Lloyd George states: “France has most stupidly driven Germany into the present mood. The election shows a hew spirit as a ' result of M. Poincaro’s Nationalist policy. I do not believe Field Marshal von Hindenburg will do anything rash. He will be a steady old man. Further, M. Painleve and M. Briand, who are the ablest politicians in France, will not countenance a policy of pin pricks against Germany.” Well-informed circles in Loudon are reserving opinions regarding the result of the German election, but are apparently ''confident that it does not

mean a change in German foreign policy, but the tone of certain- French newspapers suggests, that the election , of von Hindenburg may not render easier future conversations between Germany and France and other ■ Governments. I •’ V | PEOPLE’S EYES OPEN. - FRENCH VIEW OF PRESIDENTIAL POLLING. ■ i By Goble—Press Association—Copyright. Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. PARIS, April 27. French official circles point out that ' the election of Marshal von Hindenburg should, at least have the advantage of opening the eyes .of the \world' to the fact that the Germans are militarist at heart. They express the opinion that Germany unmasked with von Hindenburg is preferable to Germany camouflaged with Dr. Marx. “Le Matin” says the election will cause tremendous distrust of Germany in France. It will be most difficult for M. Painleve to urge in the , Chamber a rapprochement with tiie> Reich. “Le Journal” states that any foreigner witnessing the German Nationalist manifestations of the past twenty-four hours, can hardly believe that the German sentiinents . are pacific. The “Echo de Paris”, says the election shows that the mentality of the German people is unchanged. There can no longer be any question of a mutual guarantee treaty. The “Era Nouvelle” says Germany is rolling down the gradient, at the bottom of which lies the abyss of Empire and revenge.