A NAZI VICTORY

Waikato Times, Volume 122, Issue 20426, 17 February 1938, Page 9

A NAZI VICTORY

GERMANY JUBILANT THE RE-SHUFFLE IN AUSTRIA OPENS WAY TO BALKANS United Press Assn,—Elec. Tel. Copyright j (Received Feb. 17, 11 a.m.) BERLIN, Feb. 16 Officialdom does not disguise its jubilation at having driven a wedge Into the long-resisting Austrian Government, and hails the re-shuffle as a victory for Herr Hitler. It Is openly admitted that the Nazis have gained greater influence In the Cabinet than was at first apparent, PARIS, Feb, 16 Franoe regards the Austrian changes as one of the most decisive steps in the European situation, opening the way to German Influence in the Balkans. THE NEW CABINET THE CHANCELLOR’S POSITION I WEAKENED BY CHANGES | MAY NOT REMAIN IN OFFICE : (Received Feb. 17, 11.50 a.m.) LONDON, Feb. 16. The Vienna correspondent of the Times gives the Austrian Cabinet as follows: — Chancellor.—Dr. von Schuschnigg'. Vice-Chancellor—General Hulgerth. Foreign Minister —Herr Schmidt. Interior and Security —Dr Inquart. Justice—Herr Ad a m o vit c h. Education —Herr Pertner. Social Welfare—Herr Resell. Commerce —Herr Raab. Finance—Herr Neumayer. Agriculture—llerr Manndorl'er. Minister without portfolios—Herr Glaisehorftenau, Herr Zernatto, and Herr Rott. Secretaries—Defence, Herr Zehner; Posts, Herr Mutschnigg; Workmen's Protection, Herr Watvek; Commerce, 1 Herr Stepskidoliwa; Security, Herr Shubl. ! The last-named was formerly Director of Security, and is now’ a subord--1 inate of Dr lnquart. with the designation of Inspector-General of Police and ! The Germanophilc, Herr Schmidt, now wields the foreign affairs portfolio. freed from the control of Dr. Schuschnigg, who hitherto combined I the portfolio with the Chancellorship. ! Thus the appointments of Dr Inquart , and Herr Schmidt somewhat weaken the Chancellor's position. ’ Will Not Remain in Office 1 The British United Press correspondent, at Vienna says Dr Schuschnigg ! is not expected lo remain long in of- : lice. It is suggested that after the changes have been completed he will retire and allow someone more favourable to the Austrian-German deal to take control. Paradoxically Dr Schuschnigg, whose life’s ambition has been the restoration of the Hapsburgs, has been forced by circumstances to accept an agreement excluding the possibility of restoration for years. It is believed that Dr Schuschnigg agreed to changes which he disapproved in order to avoid disorders arising from the sudden resignation which was contemplated. CABINET RE-CONSTRUCTED SEVERAL NAZIS INCLUDED POLITICAL PRISONERS PARDONED United Pre33 Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright LONDON, Feb. 16 A message from Vienna states that the Austrian Cabinet was finally reconstructed at 2 a.m. and the Ministers immediately took the oath of office In the presence of the President, Dr. Miklas. The new Foreign Minister is Herr Guido Schmidt, formerly assistant Foreign Secretary, a pro-German. Other members are: Dr. Inquart, Home Minister with control of the police, and four other Nazis, namely Professor Adamovic. Justice, Herr Adolf Wattsch, Labour, Herr Franz Matschnigg. Forests, and Colonel Stepsky. Commerce. The new Cabinet has decided to re- , : commend a general amnesty for all , l political prisoners. i Settling of Difficulties Colonel Adam, head of the Press , Bureau, broadcast the following official communique:— , ” The Chancellor. Dr. Schuschnigg. and Herr Hitler, thoroughly discussed , all questions concerning Austria and | Germany. The conversations were intended lo srl tic the difficulties arising in connection with the enforcement of the agreement of July ft. 1936. '■ The heads of holh Governments agreed that they were determined to maintain the fundamental principles of the agreement which is the basis of their mutual relations. Realising Ibis. >oll h dded that certain measures he (s»k*n immediately for establishing close and cordial relations befitting 1 ist >rfi - of Austria and Gormanv.” C'donel Adam added: ” Against current rumours and speculations Dr. {’• nnits me |o say that the basis of the 1936 agreement will net he changed. Moreover, Austria’s constitution as framed in 1934 and the status of the Fatherland front will not bo modified. j ! :- n ■ i-ii ..f revival ; D- •' ' •'i ■ I'll! possibility Of mining • l herland from wil b< . xt, i ; : , up i