The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-04-07
PEASANTS HOLD
TRUMP CARD
Refuse to Hand Over Food
stuffs If Soviet Rule
Is Declared.
MUNICH REDS IN WISE
Strong Opposition From Two
Sources-Bolsheviki Not
Yet Triumphant.

Berlin, April IA. P.)-There mas
been no definite news here concern
ing the situation in Munich since the
reports were received of the early
exciting occurrences. From such
news as has reached Berlin, however,
it seems probable a soviet govern
ment has not yet been proclaimed in
any way that can be regarded as Of
fetal or binding.
The proponents of the plan met
with strong opposition In two quar-
ters. The Bavarian diet. 1t Is true,
can hardly meet Tuesday, as had
been the program, because 1t Is not
assured of the support Of the troops
in Munich.
The proponents of the soviet idea,
however, have met with great oppo-
sition on the part of the bourgeosie,
on the one hand, and the peasants
on the other hand. The peasants
hold the trump card in their control
of the supply of foodstuffs, which
they have declared they would refuse
to deliver in case a soviet govern
ment was proclaimed.
The unexpected opposition to the
establishment of the present soviet
form of government manifested by
Bavaria's most radical independent,
DIR. Levin, has not been without its
effect, as he holds great influence in
certain radical circles. The Peasants
league likewise is opposing the plan
with increasing vigor. and 1T Is, both
politically and economically, a strong
factor in Bavarian life.
The rumor spread broadcast yes
terday that the government and the
diet might move to Bamberg, in
northern Bavaria, has been officially
denied.
Troops to Be Neutral.
Munich, April ia. P)-Thc
troops here express sympathy with
the soviet cause. They have declared
their intention. however. to maintain
neutrality and to prevent rioting.
They will not protect the diet build
ing, which is armed with machine
guns.
At all public gatherings enthusi-
asm is shown in favor OF the soviet
idea and for determination with the
Russian and Hungarian proletariat.
Vote Against Soviet.
Nuremberg, Bavaria, Sunday, April
6, via Copenhagen.-The Bavarian
national conference of social demo-
Gratis here has voted AZ to against
the introduction of soviet republic
IN Bavaria.
America and Allies to Join.
London, April IA Bavarian SOW
let government has not yet been pro-
claimed at Munich, said a news
agency dispatch from Copenhagen
this afternoon. .'' --- '--'s.
One of the radical leaders at Mu-
mich was reported to have issued
proclamation saying in part:
"A soviet republic will come, bro
theirs. America and the entente are
expected to join the movement"
Conflicting reports on the situation
at Munich were received today. Some
reported that a bolchevik government
had been established, others said it
had not.
In Flight from Munich.
(By II. j. Greenwall.)
Berlin, April 6.-(via London, April
7)-(Exclusive cable by ms. and
London Daily Express. 1.-The Bava-
rian government is in fight from
Munich to Bromberg.. according to
HtWb HUN bOhdSs J. lOeidillcb
ton of a sovie. government was re-
garded as a question of hours at last
reports from the Bavarian capital.
1t is learned from an authoritative
source that considerable money has
been sent from Berlin to Bavaria to
support Former Crown Prince Rup-
precht, of Bavaria, and the clericals,
in an attempt to restore the mon
archy. The peasants may support
the movement.
The Westphalian strike has spread
and threatens TO extend to the Krupp
plant at Essen.
Many German artists and writers
will meet tomorrow to protest against
the French academy's proposal for
art revenge"