New-York tribune., 1922-12-17
Warsaw Near Civil Strife
as Nationalist Artist
Shoots Narutowicz on
Third Day as Executive
General Pilsudski
Urged as Dictator
Nj. Rataj, as Temporary
Head, Calls Sikorski
TO Form New Cabinet
By Joseph Shaplen
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BERLIN, Dec. 16s-Civil war In Po.
land, Il Is feared throughout central
Europe tonight, may follow in the
wake Of the nssaasination to-day Of
Gabriel Narutowisr. the 4. st President
Of Poland, elected last week.
Widespread Jewish pogroms In Po-
land also are feared as result, be-
cause Of the agitation Of the eonsera-
tives In that country. who are loudly
proelaiming that the Jews we're respon-
sible for Narutowiez's election.
The POlish President was killed By \
young Polish student. Eligiuss Niewa-
domski, a Nationalist. who has long
been active in ehAuvinist political cir
eles. The latter fired three shots At
the newly elected Executive, killing
him instantly.
Immediately after the shooting the
Cabinet was hurriediy summoned TO
consider the possibility Of proelalminK
martial law. Marshal Pilsudski, for
mer acting President, was present at
this meeting.
The assassination marks the euI.
mination Of a wildly demagogic cam
paign unleashed By the Conservatives
following the defeat Of their candidate.
Count Zamoiski, Polish Ambassador 70
France, In the late Presidential con-
test. Narutowiez was elected by the
votes OF the parties Of the Left, with
the assistance Of the votes OF the So
called national minorities, who also
now control the balance Of power In
the Polish Parilammt. A
Murdered by -.Reactlonaries
The situation caused by the eleva-
tion Of Narutowicz 10 the Presidency
was similar to that which has pre-
vailed In Germany, where the extreme
Conservatives, being unable 10 domi-
nate the country through the polls,
have resorted 20 murder as a political
weapon.
In connection with the fears that
civil war may now break out IN Poland,
particular apprehension 10 felt In re-
gard to the Polish Fascist, who have
vowed that they will never yield 20 the
authority Of the present regularly es-
tablishad government
During the time that Presidsn. Ma
rutoV1cx has been IN ONCE. less than
a week, Warsaw has been the scene
Of serious disorders. provoked b. the
Farcisti, headed by General Haller.
Haller demanded Narutovicz's abdleA-
ton, and called on the people for
armed revolt against the government
Narutowicz was accompanied 70 the
ceremonies Of hls Inauguration In the
Parliament Building two days ago By
heavy guard Of Uhians, who were com
PEELED 20 make way for him and his
suite By force. While the ceremonies
we're going on the Fascist we're build
Ing barbados In the streets. In Che
course OF the ensuing disorders Ma
tionalists have kidnapped and assaulted
several Socialist leaders and other lsb-
eral members Of Parliament, who have
received severe beatings.
In ORIee Only Forty-Eight Hours
WARSAW, Dee. 10 (By The Asso-
eiated Press) ).-Gnbriel Nsrutoyiez'
first President Of the Polish Republic,
who fell before an assaesin's bullets
at noon to-day. Just one week since nis
election, was killed only forty-eighs
hours after actually taking up the
duties Of Office. .t
NJ. Rataj. Speaker Of the House, VINO
in conformity with the Polish eonsa-
tuition, became President Of the ke.
public ad interim this evening, called
on General Sikorski 70 form a new
Cabinet This was constituted prompt
ly as follows;
Premier and Minister Of the Interior,
General Sikorsk.
Foreign Affairs, Count A. Skrzynsh,
former Polish Minister az Bucharest
Finance, N. Jaztrzembsh.
War. b. Stokowsh
Labor, Ludwig Darowgki.
Transportation, Louis zogorny Mary
nowHki.
Commerce and Industry. Henry
Strassburgcr.
General Sikorski, chief Of stan, has
issued a proclamation 10 the army ex-
horting discipline and calm. The Pai-
acc Of Fine Arts, where the murder
was committed, has been closed during
the police inquiry.
The Polish Afternoon papers many
of them in deep mourning, dcnoenee
the assassination.
The tragedy took place nt an ex-
hibition Of paintings. and the assassin'
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