New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-08-30
Decree Prohibits Meet
ings, Professions and
Publications Directed
Against the Government
Cak:e,et Considers
Situation Serious
Laborite Demand Pan
Germans Be Suppressed
a Grave Complication


prsss1-Aftar a meeting OF the Ger
men Cabinet today President Ebert is
sued 3 decree prohibiting meetings
PROFESSIONS, demonstrations and the
publication o. periodicals and pam
phlsts likely to encourage sedisi. rs
movements.
The government has proclaimed its
Intention TO suppress with an ircr
hand and unrelentine severity all in
srrrections or attempts TO subvert pub
lie order.
The proclamation admits that tbs
government has become gravely cor
esrned owing TO the disintegration of
public morals in Germany, which fact,
it declares, threatens TO "undermine
the foundations of the state,,and en-.
pire"
In time when the nations vitalirv
should be devoted to repairing the
moral. social ana economic injuries in
ficted by var," The proclamation saws.
'untridled agitation is openly attempt
Ing to undermine the political and con-
shtu.lonal foundations on which the
rev German republic is to be erected
Organized Conspiracy Charged
"The tenor Of the press which is fur
Eerlng these malicious endeavors
daily is becoming more plainspoken
snd reveals fixed plan by unscrupu-
lous elements, who are aiding in the
overthrow Of constitutional law and
order. National emergencies demand
that these Vaccinations Of unscrupu-
kus and misguided elements be op-
posed with an iron hand.
The government therefore is de-
termned to Undertake that which the
circumstances of the hour and the
provocation of the foes of the consti
tuition make Imperative The govern
nent Will proceed with unrelenting
severity against any and every insur-
'acsion, and it calls upon all organs
Of law and order to carry out the pro-
visions Of this decree firmly but IN
PARTIALLY
Labor Backs Ebert
The Presidents decree Is to be sent
to the Ministry of Interior, with in
sfuctions that it be made effective at
eace.
German organized labor, comprising
100000 MEMBER belonging 20 gem
asl and independent federations, in
formed Chancellor Wirth this after
Boon thas it was ready "to 60 to the
'scnt' in defense of the republic. The
Majority and Independent Socialists
iso sent deputation to the Chan
es:siior, informing him that both par
aes demand that the government pro
eseo without fear or favor against the
eements responsible for the anti-re-
s;aohcan demonstrations and macnina-
WE WE % which the assassination Of
Hs.n'a5 hrzberger is attri butable.
:. iais deputation demanded, in behalf
:. eae radical parties, fundamental re-
E'a IN the CIVIL service and judiciary
IA" "a account OF public suspicion, .espe-
= Wv Ia III COuQICt OF ca SeS
s.ss'0Iy'1g the defense of democratic
principles"
:, ,Apparently the ncw decree is aimed
me Right parties, although Of
~ ,s.at quarters arc loath to say whether
ns Iss Gsraan Peoples party, headed by
~. o'feSemann, is included in the
Iaoissale opreachment. 1t is de-
t.sseo By some that the government
sspes 70 smoke out the Industrialist
sny in connection with the forth
lining national political houseclean-
hs, glying 1t an opportunity in the
spsndlag Campaign or leaving it out
.ss % the pale Of the present coalition
Exporting " -
ep 70 8 o'clock tonight no trace Of
,.s ~ asssilants Of Eszberger had been
me government must decide in the
g.. 1e~ days whether it will call the
s~ssenszH into session before Septcrn-
~ ~ sae date fixed for that body 70
80 There - disposition on the
a;1 ssH o. Chancellor Wirth not to take
,ss ~ ACTON, because Of his desire TO
,oo DEBATE upon ,hc American peace
~ before .hat pact is ratified by the
SA''sd statss Senate.