The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-13
Ex-CrOlUn Prince Fears
Red ReUOLt in Germany
Frederick Wilhelm Foresees Communist Up
rising Followed by Fascist Counter Action
by FERDINAND JAIN
tCapyrleht, 10 United frc>sl

by FERDINAND JAIN
Copyright. hy Unised rrcssl
DOORN, Aug. 1S,--Frcdcnck VIII
helm. former crown prince. forosces
an early outbreak in Germany a
communist uprising. followed los d
counter action thru tho fascist
which will mean clyIl war and
anarchy.
The deposed heir 20 the Hohen'
rollern throne expressed these views
In an exclusive interview with the
United Press. while visiting hts
father. the former kaiser here. lie
cherishes no illusions as 20 the
purpose OF the fascist, or consorva'
tive rxaction. which seeks TO follow
the eunmunistic uprising. He dc.
clared he did not believe Il would
be monarchlstio and especially IL
would not be in behalf OF the Ho.
henxollerns.
In view Of the serious situation
developing In Germany. coupled with
the various rumors growing out Of
the visit OF the crown prince 10
Doorn. the United Press correspond
ont journeyed here 10 obtain first
hand the impressions OF the younger
wilhelm on the political situation
IN hts country.
PEssnusTIC OVER
6ER,iANY'S FUTURE
The interview obtained just be.
fore Wilhelm left Doom 10 return
10 his exile retreat NJ weiringcn,
was granted by the former crown
prince as he stood beside his little
red automobile In one of the streets
Of Doom. Dressed in a golf cos.
tune and bareheadcd. Wilhelm was
the picture OF youth and vigor, He
pulled a silver cigaret case from
his pocket. asked the correspondent
20 join him in n smoke as they
talked and then unhesltatingly an
swered all questions as he discussed
in detail the affairs of the father
land.
II am most pessimistic OF Ger,
many's future" said the crown
prince.
He was then told OF the rmnors
concerning monarchist activities fol
lowing his arrival In Doom, bu,
shook his head
He admitted that he longed TO re-
turn 10 Germany. but insisted that
the only idea hack OF this longing
was the desire 10 devote his energies
TO his family and quiet administration
OF his estates.
II, thru some movement situa-
ton would arise as result OF which
n psebisclie might call you TO the
throne. what would you do then he
was asked.
SEES NO MOVE
TO HONOR HIM
The former crown prince shrugged
hts shoulders.
There Is absolutely no sign Of
such movement" he responded.
Here Frederick Wilhelm PROFOUND
ed a question one often hears In Ger
many.
How long viii America view the
anarchy in Europe without interven-
tion?" he asked.
America has the French at her
mercy because France is so heavily
indebted to the United States" he
went on. America could compel
France to alter course thru irresist-
ible pressure as a creditor"
The prince inquired as 10 the views
and likely course OF President Cool
ldge. displaying great interest In the
policies OF the new American execu.
tive.
Then. reverting to conditions in
Germany. he continued:
Il view the present situation with
extreme anxiety. The terrible slump
Of the mark and the threatened coal
shortage. present possibiliiis OF seri-
Gus riots. I have talked with many
bankers but none sees a way out.
SAYS COMMUNISTS
WILL START ACTION
Il expect the communists 10 seize
the opportunity presented in the de-
plorable situation to make a putsch
very soon. This will lead 10 count
er action by the fascist. which will
mean utter eiyil war and anarchy.
But I am perfectly aware that
the nationalistic renaissance, which
is apparently growing stronger thru
out Germany, does not contain any
elements Of a monarchist move,
ment."