Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1920-03-26

Versailles treaty may do and be ac-
cepted by the nations that are now
members.
Although Germany has occupied an
eminence conspicuous in the center of
the stage Of world events during the
week and considerable light has arisen
from the confiagration raging within
her borders, much mystery rules as to
the true state of affairs. Dark areas
exist which the spotlights Of anxious
International interest and the tele-
scopes of publicity cannot penetrate.
One thing certain is that the revolu-
ton instigated by Kapp. Luettwitz and
others with Kapp as self-appointed die
tator, has been overthrown after five
days Of hectic, febrile existence. The
active agent in bringing about this
speedy demise was general strike Of
workmen centered in Berlin.
Whether the offspring of militaristic
designs, an effort to administer oxy-
gen to the gasping hopes of royalty, a
cunning machination of bolshevism, or
a deeply laid plot involving all parties
to muddy the waters of international
affairs and so defeat the terms of the
peace treaty as affecting Germany, is
not yet evident and may not be clear
for long time. At any rate, the rev.
olution appears to have been a feeble
child. When the railroad workers quit,
and also those of the public utilities
including gas, water and electricity.
the life-giving and distributive facili-
ties ceased. A. lustier infant could
have lasted longer. but eventually
would have succumbed.
Has the Ebert government been mere
camouflage? Ebert seems to have
known what was impending and at the
first sound of alarm deserted Berlin
after calling upon the proletariat TO
support him by the strike. Earlier adj
vices indicated that Noske, his minis
ter of defense, the man who has re-
Gently been proclaiming his acceptance
of the principles of the treaty and his
determination to help work thkm out,
had an understanding with the revolu-
tionaries. Time alone viii demonstrate
the truth or falsity Of this indication.
With the Russian, Turkish and eastern
situations what they are, added to the
complications of the Adriatic situation
and the internal affairs of France and
England, 1t would seem to be a fairly
opportune time for Germany to stage
a muddling and distracting demonstra-
ton. There are elements aplenty in
Germany committed to such Intentions.
That which now seems likely is that
the various groups could not work to.
gether harmoniously. Ludendorff was
in Moscow intriguing with Lenine and
Trotslxy, a case indeed of politics max.
ing strange bedfellows. At home there
was movement, If Ebert and his fol
lowers could be rendered sufficiently
complaisant, TO set up Hindenburg as
candidate for president. Notwith
standing that Ludendorff, the embodi.
ment Of reactionism, was flirting witt
the personifcation of advanced radi
calism, and Hindenburg's supporters
were endeavoring to make friends witt
the socialistic adherents of Ebert, a re
dictionary undercurrent was prevalent
throughout all the plotting. If the
revolution went off half cooked. a.
seeps fairly evident, it was due to hg
| man nature and the impossibility o,
combining antagonistIc elements ant
soothing individual ambitions. Through
out the whole affair there has been de
ceit, subterfuge and recrimination,
heritage from the teachings of kultur
proving that German leaders canno
be honest with each other and cal
scarcely face their own visages in /,
looking glass.
Out Of the whole mess has come tn
renewed menace of bolshevism. Har
nessmaker Ebert Is the one figure Il
Germany who carries any indication
OF influence and strength on the sid
Of law and order. He ordered tn
strike and 1t remains to be seen wheth
er or not he can control it., Just nov
it looks as though he might have ere
ated Frankenstein destined to crusl
him and throw his nation-perhaps tn
whole Of Europe-into chaos. Soviet
have been proclaimed in certain place
in Germany. 1t is true that these man
ifestations are confined largely to Sax
ony and other industrial centers wher
radicalism has been strongest. Eber
has confidence in his military resource
and In the sober inclinations Of tn
people; thoroughly sick of wal
anxious to heal internal troubles an
get back to work. The optimistic ar