The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-03-18
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group. headed by DR.. Wolfgang Won
.happ which seized power in Berlin.
March Is, was forced not so much by
pressure from the Ebert group as by
determination of the radical elements
that no reactionary government should
stand in Germany. some dispatches
said
/ mere was every indication that the
independent socialists and spartacanS
will strive to the full extent OF their
power to obtain greater representa-
Ition in the government, demanding q
reorganization with participation Of
Their representatives.
Deputies Daumig and Coin, leaders
of the coalition Of independent so
cialists and communists, which fore
ed the revolutionists out. were re-
ported to have declared the proletar-
at will not reorganiZe the working
mems forces for Ebert's profit but will
demand power for itself.
Eugen Schiller, Ebert's vice chan
cellor, was reported in temporary
charge of the Berlin government. The
general strike, called by the Ebert
group to defeat the revolutionists, has
been called off, Arrest OF Won Kapp
and his principal supporters has been
ordered.
One dispatch, quoting information
from Won Knapp supporters said that
the coalition of independent socialists
and communists had decided to set up
a government OF their own and had
selected a cabinet with Herr Daumig
as chancellor.
London dispatches said the impress
sion prevailed there that the allies de-
mand expulsion of the former kaiser
from Europe and that the Dutch gov
eminent may accede.
Yankee Troops Along Rhine.
PARIS, Mar. 1S.-American troops
along the Rhine ARE ready for any
emergency that may arise from the
chaotic situation in Germany. Major
General Allen, their commander, de-
clared in an interview at Coblenz, re-
ceived here today.
5"The meeting of allied chiefs called
by Marshal Foch was arranged be-
fore the coup in Berlin and hence was
not occasioned by it." Allen said.
"The question Of allied control beyond
the Rhine bridgeheads was not dis.
cussed
II don't think the Won Knapp move
ment had any reflection along this
Line, but naturally we could not tell
how far it was going to extend. The
American troops are in fine conditlon
and ready for any emergency.
After the interview, General Allen
left for Paris to confer with Hugh
Wallace. American ambassador.
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cermanIRvesian Alliance.
WASHINGTON, Mar. 18.-There is
grave danger Of the new German
revolution resulting in q powerful
bolshevik alliance, an
menace to the peace OF the
world, according to adyices received
today by diplomats here.
Reports from Germany OF sparta
can outbreaks are taken as the nrs9
Indication of this development 1pdo-
mats fear the next two days viii show
a sudden and alarming growth IN the
Working under direc'
from MOSCOW, the German BoIshevin
are expected to make a determined
effort to seize the country and enect
an alliance with the soviet govern
ment. The next step. it is believed
would be reputation Of the peace
treaty on the ground that German
workers did not want the war and
therefore decline to make PREPARATION
'or it 4.sf,
So far Secretary Baker has received
40 report from Major General Allen,
Commanding the Americans in Ger
many. From all indications, the ter
-itory is quiet.
Second Leader Resigns.
PARIS. March 18.-Resignation OF
General Baron Won Luettwitz as head |
If the revolutionary movement IN
Berlin was accepted at $40 p. m. yes.
erday. Berlin dispatch today SAID.
Won Luettwitz was head OF the
evolution for only few hours fol-
ow ing resignation of Chancellor Won
xapp.
General Won .Seeckt the dispatch
aid. took over the ministry OF war
lending arrival Of Gustav Noske.
resident Ebert's minister OF de-
ense. Won Seeckt also assumed COM
nand of reichswehr troops. General
.on Oven took command OF regular
oldiers now in Berlin. These VIII
,e removed from the city as soon as
,ossible, he said.
The Ehrhardt naval brigade, whicn
furnished the military power OF the
evolution, has evacuated Berlin, but
urned all records showing its part
a the movement before leaving.
Troops which remained faithful to
be constitution were posted as
yards over all public buildings.
ProIetariat Demands Power.