GERMAN POLITICS

Evening Star, Issue 19793, 17 February 1928, Page 2

GERMAN POLITICS

dissolution' m mmim NEXT DEVELOPMENT UNCERTAIN BERLIN, February _ 15; The coalition ceased to exist after a meeting at which it was mutually decided that an agreement on points in the Educational Reform Bill was impossible. The next development is uncertain. In view of the extreme desirableness of passing the Budget, it is expected that President Hindenhurg will acquiesce in the decision, and lie has already expressed a willingness to arrange for an election in May. A DELICATE SITUATION ELECTION PROBABLY IN. MAY. BERLIN, February From the international standpoint it is regarded as unfortunate that a domestic quarrel now divides Dr Marx and Dr Streseraann, who so admirably collaborated on the policy of reconciliation, but although the coalition is declared to be dead the Cabinet is busily drafting a programme which may delay its funeral for a month or two. The People’s Party, indeed, protests that the Education Bill was not the sole reason for the formation of the coalition, consequently disbandment was unjustified. The party proceeds to blame the Catholic Centre Party, whose “exaggerated demands for denominational education would undermine the State’s authority over schools.” While the situation is delicate it is considered possible that a general election may not occur before May.