VICE-CHANCELLOR

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 77, Issue 157, 5 July 1934, Page 5

VICE-CHANCELLOR

SAVED BY HINDENBURG LIST OF THE CONDEMNED PAPEN’S NAME STRUCK OFF IBy Telegraph—Press Association —Copyright. Received July 4, 11.55 p.m. LONDON, July 4. The (Daily Express’ diplomatic correspondent learns that President von Hindenburg bought the Vice-Chancellor, Heer von Papen’s life with his signature, by refusing to sign a list of those condemned except on condition that Herr von Papen’s name was struck off. I’he Morning Post’s Berlin correspondent says it is stated in political circles that President von Hindenburg recently nominated Herr von Papen as Lis successor. A writer in the Cologne Zcitung understands that the man who shot Frau Schleicher was executed at Gen oral Goering’s command Many Germans are saying that if the press criticism had not been suppressed, Herr Hitler would long ago have known the extent to which the Nazi leaders were abusing authority. CABINET MEETING FIRST SINCE REVOLT. \ON PAPEN’S RESIGNATION (By Telegraph—Press Association—Copy:igtot’ BERLIN, July 3. Cabinet sat for seven hours at the first meeting since Herr Hitler’s swoop. It is understood it authorised the publication of the list of those executed, which it is believed number 46. A communique announces that Herr Hitler explained the lightning action necessary to prevent loss of thousands of lives. Captain Blomberg thanked Herr Hit ler in the name of the Cabinet and the Reichswehr for the decisive and courageous action, thus preventing civil war. He said Herr Hitler had proved himself a great statesman and a soldier of greatness, which stirred Cabinet and ail Germans to reaffirm their devotion ami loyalty It is m v di.-'ioscd that von Papen was ni'. it‘‘d to attend after the Cabinet meeting had lasted two hours, as an imlii-ativn of bis acquittal from comp- • i’j hi the plot. iliiiei- said he hoped von Papen w mid let by-goncs be by-goncs and e mtin-jc in co-operation with the Gov- \ on Papen refused to join the meeti.r. d.'-pite Hitler’s lengthy appeal. Cabinet adopted over 20 laws, includ iug exemption of fathers of live childim from income tax; several referring to forestry and hunting, appointing Captain Goering Master of Forests. This introduction of minor matters is probably due to the attempt to suggest that everything is normal. .Hitler visited von Hindenburg and gave a full report of his action, after which it is officially stated the President expressed to Hitler his thanks for the resolute action which saved the German people great bloodshed and the Fatherland serious disturbances. Von Papen tendered his resignation from Cabinet, but it is not yet ac cepted. The bodies of 46 of those executed will be cremated and the ashes handed to the relatives. The Sun Service’s Berlin correspondent says that Herr Hitler is meeting the Ministers to decide the fate of 200 imprisoned Storm Troop loaders. It is believed that between 60 and .100 have been shot or committed suicide. The Lichtcrfiebl School, Berlin, where the court-martial- is sitting, has acquired a sinister import. No one knows what is happening behind the high stone walls from which shots ring out from time to time. Although General Goering has stated that ruthlcsncss is over, the tension is unrelaxcd, and secret police arc combing the provinces. Everyone is anxiously awaiting General Goering’s promised official list of those executed. Herr Hitler looked stern and pale when he took the salute from the win dow of the Chancellery in the Wilhclmstrasse, which it. was subsequented reported was barricaded. Everyone is speculating as to the fate of Herr von Papon and the ex-Kaiser’s sons. It appears that Herr von Papen has made peace with General Goering, who fears Catholic resentment if Herr von Papen is molested. STEEL. HELMETS VICE-CHANCELLBBY OCCUPATION LONDON, July .3. The (Daily Mail’s Berlin correspondent says that sixty of Hitler’s steelhelmeted troops occupied von Papen’s Fice-Chancellery. GERMAN PRINCES AUGUST QUESTIONED. BERLIN, July 3. General Goering summoned Prince august Wilhelm and informed him of the suggestion that he was connected with the plot. August roundly denied it. He answered all questions satisfactorily and was exculpated. Genera] Goering also closely invest! gated the ex-Crown Prince’s affairs. bu. f nothing was proved. The Daily Mail’s Berlin correspondent says that despite wild rumours regarding the ex-Crown Prince, he and his two brothers are i*. Berlin under po restraint. ECONOMIC REPRISALS GERMAN CABINET DECISION BERLIN, July 3. Cabinet has adopted a law authorising economic reprisals against countries introducing compulsory measures against Germany, also a law authorising an amendment to the Customs tariff empowering the Minister of National Economy immediately to enforce emergency measures. The new legislation, which coincides with the enforcing of a moratorium on