AUSTRIAN FRONT

Hokitika Guardian, 16 September 1933, Page 5

AUSTRIAN FRONT

FORCES UNITE SOCIALISTS SUPPORT PREMIER. . i*' •. • • , (United ‘Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright). . VIENNA, I "September 15. The Austrian Heiimvehr have decided unreservedly to accept the Premier, Dr Dolfuss’ 1 leadership, and to incorporate their whole armed force in the Chancellor’s patriotic front, thus' greatly strengthening his position. Prince Starhemberg will not n ow press for the suppression of the Social Democrats and for the appointment of a State commissioner. The Vienna Social Democrats are issuing an appeal to the country, declaring readiness to co-operate in economic restoration of the nation.

A remarkable order, indicative of the trend .of Doctor Dolfuss’ policy has been, issued by General Vaugoin on behalf of the Austrian Ministry of National Defence. It orders that the crucifix shall be placed in every room of the Army barracks, and that in addition, the picture of the Virgin Mary shall be embroidered with the regimental colours arid the squadron banners throughout the Army.

REICHSTAG FIRE INQUIRY.

COMMISSION SITS IN LONDON.

RUGBY, September 15.

The burning of the German Reichstag building in connection with which prisoners are to he tried at Leipzig next week,' is being investigated in London, by a self-appointed commission of iurists, front 'the United States of America, Sweden, France, England, Switzerland, Denmark, Belgium and Holland. ' ■

The Comriiission is not a Court in any sense, and has no official standing. This, was emphasised when at a reception its members 1 were given, Mr Pritt, ■ a'lKirig V Counsel, chairman of the comriiission said it-had been established by . various ' people interested in the cause -of justice, who were anxious that the trial at Leipzig should not proceed without assistance being put forward on behalf of the prisoners.' -’• . "■ ' ; ■

It is 'anticipated that the' inquiry wiil be concluded ’by Monday and the report immediately made public.

FRANCO-SOVIET CORDIALITY.

A NEW BALANCE OF POWER,

LONDON, September 14

The “Munchtser Guardian’s” Moscow corespondent says: “A welcome was nceored M. Cot,- the French Air Minister at Kiev. This is a striking oroof of growing Franco-Russian cordiality. The scene will be duplicated ■at Kharkov and Moscow. ■ M. Cot’s..visit has closely followed M. Heiiriot’s, and it indicates a new Franco-rSpviet friendship, that is bound to affect .the European balance of power. France, evidently nercelves that Soviet .friendship would be a guarantee against a formidable resurgence from Germany. .