LESS GOODWILL.

Star (Christchurch), Volume LXIV, Issue 955, 27 December 1933, Page 1

LESS GOODWILL.

Austria Affected by Loss of Tourist Trade. NEW YORK, December 25. The Vienna correspondent of the “New York Times” states that, although a two-days’ thaw relieved the streets of snow, winter sports devotees were able to enjoy Christmas in the nearby hills, attracting tourists from the whole of central Europe which to some degree counteracted the loss of the German tourist trade, which has virtually been barred by the Nazis. Christmas Eve shoppers were startled to see on prominent buildings unusual Christmas bonfires, not yule logs, but gigantic flaming swastikas, which the police removed. Indeed, less spirit of good-will was observed in Central Europe than at any Christmas since the War. Contrary to custom no political amnesties were issued this year, although there are sixty Austrian Nazis and Communists spending the holidays in concentration camps. HINDENBURG’S PARTY. BERLIN, December 26. During the Christmas celebrations President Ilindenburg assembled his entire staff, from his State Secretary to the charwoman, in the main hall of the Presidential Palace and gave each a gift and wished them a Merry Christmas. Ilerr Hitler went by motor-car to spend Christmas at his mountain home at Berchtesgaden. NO SIGN IN RUSSIA. MOSCOW. December 26. There were no outward signs of Christmas in Russia. A few Roman Catholics observed the feast, and the Embassies held Christmas parties, thus keeping Russia in touch with the festal spirit in the rest of the world.