Evening star., 1923-10-21

HohenzoliernS Will have lost all
chance of control. Bavaria will be
in the saddle and it is with the idea
of extending Bavarian influence that
Won Kahr has pursued his recalcitrant
courses in the face of Stresemann
edicts.
observers the world over. realize
that unless the monarchists win
within the next few weeks, capitaliZ-.
ing as they must discomfort in every
section of Germany, there will be lit
tie chance of achieving their goal at
any later period.
Communists Active.
Communists through Premier Zeig-
Ter of SaxoAy have initiated their
movement toward communism for the
reich, but, inasmuch as the Strese
mann government has had the sup
port, morally and physically, of the
monarchist military elements in the
reichswehr in scotching communistic
outbreaks, the SaXons and Thurin-
gians have not gone far in their at
tempt to effect disruption of the
reich or instigating widespread COM
muniStic movement.
However, il remains to be seen
just how successful they may be in
case the German workman is made
to believe that the nationalists and
monarchists are on the verge of re-
storing the old order. 1t remains TO
be seen whether or not the workmen
of the nation can be sWayed TO the
cause of communism when the mon
archists can point 70 the pros
porous years for all Germany under
monarchical forms of government.
But the communists naturally will
responsible for the Woes of the pres
ent-day nation and as consequence
affiliate with the proposed new order
Radicals Drawn Together.
In view of Stresemann's position
in regard to France and his refusal
to further aid the workmen of the
nation, particularly those in the
Ruhr, hoping to establish through
hunger the alleged iniquittes of
Frances purpose. there has been
rapid growth of sympathy between
the extreme communistic and social
democratic elements OF the nation
The socialists and communists, IN the
face of monarchical perilS, might
force general upheaVal and readjust-
ment of the position of the present
government. Stresemann is suspect
ed of sympathizing with the mon
archical cause, even though ne be
socialist.
No matter what may come. there
is certain to be race for control
as between the old order In Ger
many and the liberal elements as
represented by the socialists and com
munists. Mercy will not be shown
to the other once either Is in power.
and this fact being well recognized.
no quarter will be shown once Ger
many is plunged into civil blood
shed.
Determined Action Sure.
II it is true that Germans have sent
notice to tho allied powers that no
further payments in kind or cash will
be made by the German government
in settling reparations accounts there
is certain to be determined action on
the part of France and Belgium. Fur
ther determined movements, however,
were not within the immediate vision
of Premier Poincare. Request for ac~,
tion being made, the reparations COM
mission has sent a ukase to Berlin,
demanding restoration OF payments
in kind per the Versailles schedule.
This being signed by Italy and Eng
land. Poincare can feel for the mo-
ment that he has the backing of the
allies in further attempts to press
French will upon the Germans. On
the other hand, If the Germans reply
that they cannot pay they must be
given CndnCe TO duNdHCe TtdSOHS, anu
because of this they may be given
voice before the reparationS commits
sion, a thing sterenuously resisted by
Poincare up until such time as the
Germans have made plain their good |
faith.
RumblinE on East Frontiers.
1t is significant at this stage of af-
fairs. when everything appears
cloudy, that the Polish government |
should announce to it's people that 1t Is
preparing to embark upon ventures !
rejecting the honor and glory of the |
nation. No mention is made Of pur
poses, but in view of the close work |
ing arrangement between the soviet |
officials in MOSCOW and the German |
communists and the assembly of !
many soviet divisions of troops with |
in striking distance Of the Polish |
frontier the action of the Polish gov |
ernment is significant. The Poles be- |
ing bound extensively and defensively |
to preserve Frances interests in east !
ern Europe, 1t is believed that the |
movements of both the Poles and the :
russians are in anticipation of chaos
within Germany. The Russ would i
move forward to aid Germanic COM |
brethren. The Poles, true to |
their pledges to France, would strive |
to Illustrate lfaiSon of Germanic and |
Russian interests. France Immediate !
ly would be forced to act in eastern |
Europe, and particularly If conditions !
within Germany become more chaotic |
daily.
Both Stresemann and Poincare today |
are in the position of small BOYS |
pok1ng poles into a hornets nest to !
see II the hornets will sting the other. |
And 1T would appear that the hornets
are but making ready to give them |
both busy half hour.