Arizona republican., 1919-02-24
CONSTITUTION IF
 GERMAN REPUBLIC
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Contains 109 Paragraphs Covers All Material Points Especially Solicitous of LabOr-Adopt Flag of Black, Red, Gold

WEIMAR. Saturday, Feb. 22-While the German national assembly has been holding open meetings. several committees have found time to discuss the draft of a new German constitu- ton as prepared by Hugo Pruess. a member of the cabinet. The draft now has passed on second reading. The original few paragraphs have been cut up and expanded in 109 paragraphs, which cover every point carefully.
 The new draft consists of seven di- visions. The first division entitled The Nation and it's Component States" provides that the national territory shall consist of the former German states, as we'll as other states that may. after a plebiscite. desire to be incor- porated with Germany. The flag of the new republic will be black, red and gold
 The second article Of the first di- vision provides that the executive power lies with the people.
 The third article says the generally accepted rules of international law shall be a basic part of the German law.
 For Defense of Nation
 Succeeding articles provide for the defense of the nation and cover col onial questions, customs duties and public transportation.
 It is provided the nation shall have the right to enact laws governing cti- zenship. charity and poverty, the rights of citizens. crimes and penalties. judi cial matters, the rigbt of union, the re- | lations between workmen and employ CTS. the insurance of WOrkmen. the promotion of labor and trade. weights and measures, industry. mines, insur- ance, ocean traffic. freedom of the press. freedom of organization and meeting, and the rights and care of war veterans and their relatives. The various German states will be represented in tho government by d national council" Each member of the council can introduce bills. but a bill to be introduced to the assembly
 must have the assent of the council. Solicitors of Labor The second division contains II ar ticles regarding basic rights of the German people. including full freedom of belief. religion, art and science. La = bor, as the greatest national wealth. is | especially protected Personal freedom of dwelling and property are guaran- | teed as is security of the postal ser | vice.
 | HC lhiEu ulNlSlOfl tOnldnS " 9rtl- cles and provides that details shall he | determined by the government regard | ing the regulation of elections. The | government will meet each year on the | first Monday of December. at the capi | ial of the government The president 1 it is provided. can call the assembly earlier and must do 30 if at least one | third Of the members demand that it | be called The constitution may be | changed by a two-thirds vote of the | full membership of the assembly. The election of a president is pro- vided for in fourth division. He must be at least 35 years old. and a German citizen for ten years. and will serve a seven year term. He may be recalled through a popular vote The fifth and sixth divisions touch on finance. trade and transportation and a common postal system for the | entire nation. The seventh division | covers details of courts and other iu- ! dicial organizations.