GERMAN NEWS.
[Australian & N.Z. OaWo Association.]
THE GERMAN PARADE
BERLIN, May 8.
Steel helmets virtually took possession of Berlin. The extraordinary violence of the police prevented many riots. A great, unarmed militia is the only fitting name for the lorniidable array of medalled war veterans and warlike recruits. Though they did not display precision of movement and smartness of dress and bearing that characterised pre-war ceremonials they were unmistakable military in equipment and discipline. Organisation is the standard bearer in demilitarised Germany of the old military tradition The goosestep, war standards and martial music are its stock-in-trade. Memories of battle defiance, of defeat, and belief in the future glory of Germany are its life and soul. One hundred thousand spectators were obviously sympathetic. After sharp words ot command! and’ well executed manoinies, the leader from the steps of the National Gallery addressed the entire assembly
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Hokitika Guardian, 10 May 1927, Page 3
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145GERMAN NEWS. Hokitika Guardian, 10 May 1927, Page 3
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