GERMANY’S FUTURE

Hokitika Guardian, 30 August 1932, Page 5

GERMANY’S FUTURE

POLICY OF PAPEN

OPPOSED TO SOCIALISATION

(United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph- -Copyright.)

BERLIN, August 29,

In his broadcast address, Chancellor ,von Papen said that, as a Conservative, he emphasised that he was opposed to any further socialisation. Tie favoured broad and simple- measuies, with a minimum of State interference;

The Chancellor foreshadowed a further moderate reduction of Germany;,imports, which must, however, be brought' into harmony with Germany’s export interests. This problem was one which ho admitted was difficult.

GOVERNMENT SUCCESS DOUBTED

COMMENT IN BRITISH PRESS,

LONDON, Aug. 29

The London, newspapers feature the German Government’s plans for. the country’s self salvation, with emphasis on Chancellor ,von Papen’s boldness. But some of the- papers doubt' whether the scheme will prove wise or workable.

The “Morning Post,”' editorially, pays tribute to Captain von Papen’s courage, ns ho has no party of his own in the Reichstag, and he cannot hops to conciliate the political parties. The paper adds: “Germany apparently likes being governed with jack boots.” '

The ‘Daily Telegraph” says:—“The German Government’s immense and costly programme for the revival of industry and the absorption of unemployment has many dubious aspects. 'Most doubtful of all is the assumption that such a task can be. achieved by a Government which has to reckon with the violent hostility of almost all politically conscious Germans.

REICH Will define itself.

LONDON, August 28.

The British United Press Berlin correspondent deduces from Chancellor Von Papien’s confident note,, in his broadcast speech that President von Hindenburg lias assured him of support, and that the Government will defend its position, even if the Catholic Centre Party and Herr Hitler’s Nazi Party were to coalesce. Nevertheless 7 says the correspondent, it is improbable that the Reichstag on its meeting on Tuesday, will surrender to the Government, in which event the new Reichstag will be ft short-lived 1 one. ‘