HITLER OPPOSED

Hokitika Guardian, 27 June 1932, Page 6

HITLER OPPOSED

IN BAVARIA WARNING BY PEOPLE’S LEADER. (United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.) BERLIN June 24. The leader of the Bavarian People’s p ar ty—the mainstay of the Bavarian Government and the strongest party in Bavaria—enthused a vast assembly in Munich, when he used drastic language against Hitler, warned the Federal Government against interference with State rights, and warned Hitler that Bavaria might be forced ns in the days of the Civic Guard, to appeal to her young sons. He terminated by asking his audience to stand and take a solemn oath that in that case they would uphold their resolve to live as free' men in a free country and never be slaves. While both parties to the dispute were thus indulging in oratorical jousts the Reich Government was keeping a cool head. The replies of the Southern States are expected here on Saturday, and the arrival of the Chancellor, von Papen, from Lausanne will enable Cabinet to take any necesary decision, if need be, during the week-end. GERMANY’S INTERNAL TURMOIL. GLOOMY PICTURE PRESENTED. LONDON, June 24. Everybody who has been recently to Germany must be struck by the general spirit tof desperation, writes a correspondent of “The Times.” This is not only due to economic depression and financial straits, but a feeling of insecurity and dependence is rapidly demoralising the people, who see Germany helpless and defenceless. The younger generation lias experienced exceptionally severe hardships and privations, and has known little happiness in a lifetime consisting of military training, war, the bitterness of defeat, the horrors of monetary inflation, and the anxieties and sufferings of the recent crisis. They have no money. In many cases University students- faint with hunger during lectures. Unemployment is growing, and there are small hopes for the future. The upper classes are haunted with the fear of sinking into the lower, which see the standard of living steadily declining. Thus there is a dominant feeling of grievance, especially as the world pelsists in regarding Germany as the monarchist and militarist which she was before the war, whereas probably -shew ha* ackaai*e<* iiurthe** towards internationalism and peace than any other country in Europe. Tlie young are taught that Germany was not responsible for the war, nevertheless, she is paying huge reparations. Everyone is aiming at the cancellation, of the reparations. Until this is conceded, Germany will continue suffering a dangerous inferiority complex which prpduced the sabre-rattling before the war.

It is believed that if the reparations and disarmament problems are settled reasonably, taking account of German hopes and susceptibilities Herr Hitler will lose much of his influence as a successful solution would gradually restore normality. NAZIS BLAME THE COMMUNISTS. FOR DAILY STREET BATTLES. BERLIN, June 25. The Nazis have introduced a. motion in the Prussian Diet (where they artin a majority) blaming the Communists for the dai y street battles. The resolution says: The Red blood lust is celebrating its orgies as never before. There are organised murder bands of suty-human species. They are attacking the peaceful Nazi storm troops, while the police look on. ana do not intervene. The Red murder bands are never brought to account. The police frequently arrest the attacked Nazis.” BAVARIA HURLS DOWN GAUNTLET (Received this day at 9.25 a.m) BERLIN, June 26. Bavaria has thrown down the gauntlet to the Central Government and the Nazis by refusing to raise a hail on uniforms. Clashes between Nazis and Communists continued throughout Germany on Saturday, and. three or four were killed and many wounded. CONFISCATION OF JEWISH PROPERTY. BERLIN. June 26. Communists siding with the Nazis in the Prussian Diet passed a Bill confiscating the entire property of all East Europe Jews entering Prussia sJinro August 1914, converting it to aid the unemployed. The Bill has astounded the Jews, who hope the Central government will veto it. Another Bill prohibits State theatus employing Jews.