GERMANY WITHIN.
A SENSATION CAUSED
BERNE, Z to 20
The Hoffmann incident has created a sonaal/ton. Special Council mjoetings heatedly discussed the situation. M. Hoffmann admitted the facts as alleged claiming that lie was solely responsible for sending the message to Russia.. M. Hoffman’s letter of resignation was read in the Federal Assembly stating that, he had not consulted his colleagues and now recognised that his action would provide disastrous consequences for Switzerland.
M. Schulthess, President of tho Republic read a .statement, on behalf of the Council. He added: “If he had consulted us we would have begged him to refrain.”
After a prolonged disorderly scene the Assembly decided not to - discuss the affair.
Hie newspapers recall that only three days ago, it was officially announced ed on behalf of both houses that Switzerland would not undertake mediation. BERNE, June 20.
The official explanation is that Hoffmann acted with a view to encouraging an early peace, and therefore in Switzerland's own interests-
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Hokitika Guardian, 21 June 1917, Page 2
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