GERMAN ITEMS

Hokitika Guardian, 10 November 1923, Page 3

GERMAN ITEMS

[ Reuters Telegrams.] A .MILITARY I)ICTATORS! 11P. I.ON DON. Nov. «. The Cent nil News Agency’s Berlin correspondent, says The I.oka I Anwigor, in a telegram from Alunich stated von Kitlir lias heen appointed Bavarian Governor; J fit tier as dictator, and Oonoral l.ildendorll' as military dictator, with von l.ossow as Win Minister, and Koehler as Olianeellor. 'The greatest excitement prevails. l’resident Ebert and the Bavarian r ‘ Oovernment aie dismissed from office. You Kaltr has accepted the Governorship in the following words : ■ "In this most serious hour i.f Bavaria's hi--lory, I accept the Governorship as the representative ot the Monarchy.” Oencral l.udendorff said:- "We have reached a turning point in the history of Oermany, and the world. Cod bless our work.” Llldendorff, l.ossow, Koehler and Hit tier constituto a dictatoraship without a parliament. Von Kahr has accepted the governorship as the representative of the monarchy. The revolutionaries have arrested the Bavarian Premier and other Cabinet Ministers. THE COI'P COMPLETE. NEW YOB K , Nov. f?. The “New York Times's” Berlin correspondent says: The Bavarian coup d’etat lias heen accomplished. The Gnveriiment lias heen overthrown. Von Kahr has heen proelaimed Lord protector, and (tenoral l.udendorff, commander ol the National (termini army.

NATIONALISTS BECOAIING IN I'Ll - ENTfAL. LONDON, Nov. 8. The “Daily Chronicle's” Berlin correspondent says:—All of Chancellor Strcscmann's efforts to form a Coalition have failed. In consequence, the Nationalists arc becoming increasingly influential and hold. Herr Ileigt, the Nationalist leader, has outlined his programme to Herr Stresemaiin.

"Vorwncrts," (the Socialist organ; asserts that the Nationalist programme included a revival of conscription ; a declaration that the Peace Treaty is now waste paper, and a break with France. I’lie Nationalists refuse to support any Coalition with bourgeois parties unless the Nat ioiialisi.s appoint their own Chancellor. ' IN BEK UN. BEK BIN, Nov. 3. The authorities here have gained the tipperhaitfl against the looters, of whom oil) have been arrested. THE IN Q Ell ’Y. NEW YOKE, Nov. (i. President Coolidge conferred with AT. .liissernnd, - and informed him that until AI. Poincare’s reply was received no definite announcement, can he made concerning; the American attitude, hut every concession compatible with the success ol the experts’ efforts will lie made by the t'nitetl States. The State Department considers the situation in Oermany so grave t hut preparations arc being made to extend voluntary aid to the derman people in the coming winter, such as was extended to the Russians. FK ANCO-HI! ITISII NEfIOTT ATM >NS. LONDON, Nov. 8. The “Dailv Telegraph's diplomatic correspondent says: The British Government have decided not to pursue further the negotiations with I’ranee regarding the Reparations Committee. They will leave Washington to ascertain whelher thev out secure i'inm Af Poincare a modification of his attitude to warrant the Fnited Stales participating in the enquiry. American observers visiting the Ruhr and Rhine-

hind estimate it will cost between 2o and of) millions sterling to reslart the local industries. CROWN PRINCE'S RKTTR.V MANNED. (“Sydney Sun” Cables). (Received this day at 1.1)0 p.m.) LONDON, Nov. !). The most probable reason for the Allies banning the ex-Crown Prince's return to Germany is that lie would become a centre for plots by the Prussian Monarchists who are at present most active in pushing the rival pres tensions of Prince Rupprecht. It is believed that the latter is awaiting a favourable opportunity to claim, not only the throne of Bavaria, hut also that of Germany. SOLDIERS AND STRIKERS CLASH. [“Tun Times” Service.] ilvoceived this day at !).0 a.m.) LONDON, Nov. !). The "Times” Cracow correspondent states that twenty-one were killed and eighty wounded in a clash between the police, military and rioters there, as the outcome of a general strike. The soldiers and police, excepting the detachments guarding the public buildings are now confined to barracks and armed patrols of workmen are maintaining order. A large number of cavalry horses were killed in the skirmishes and these are lying in the streets. There is a public outcry against the methods of the military in handling the trouble. The only satisfactory side of the affair is the prompt manner in which the hulk of the strikers immediately obeyed their loaders' orders tn return to work. Il is considered that the strike might have been settled without bloodshed by conciliatory handling on the part of the Government.