The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-10-31
MAMMALIAN
HARDEN DEAD

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pers abroad sought the publication
for the purpose of getting the edi-
tors views on German questions.
1t was Harden who brought to
light in 1907 the court scandal Of
Prince Philip zu Eulenburg and his
companions. which has been record
ed as one Of Gemnay's greatest SEN
sations. Harden CHARGED that the
then Emperor William was sur
rounded by camarilla which ex-
crted great and injurious influence
on his decisions in political matters.
He chafge Prince Eulenburg, who
had been German ambassador to
Austria; General Count Kuno Won
Moltke and General Count Wilhelm
Won Hohenau with being men Of alb
normally vicious tendencies and
practices. The result was the dis
missal of several titled persons from
court circles and q numer Of law
suits, in ore of which Harden was
fined $3.50 for libeling yon Moltke.
Active During World War
During the World War Harden
was particularly active in his news
paper and on the lecture platform in
opposing German policies. He
charged Germany with responsible
ity for the war and held that the
kaiser, while not personally respon-
sible for the conflict, was the tool
of the militariSts. He declared that
the kaiser had the help of satin, not
God. The German authorities he
accused Of cowarIice and hypocrisy
in trying to excuse th,ir motives
instead of frankly stating that they
had dong been prepared for conquest
and seized upon the murder Of the
Austrian archduke as an excuse to
put their plans into execution.
Harden made many enemies by
his writings and several times was
imprisoned for his attacks upon
| the emperor and the government.
After the fall Of the kaiser and the
establishment Of the German repub-
lie he became an opponent Of the
postwar tactics Ct the government,
particularly with regard to its for
eign policy. His opposition became
so strong that frequently he was &C.
cused Of pro-French tendencies, but
as often vigorously denied any lean
ings toward Paris.
After the ward Harden announced
his intention to visit the United
States for q lecture tour Of the prin-
cipal cities. He engaged = private
detective to investigate the. Amer
lean feeling toward Pin, but the pro-
posed trip was abandoned because
of the opposition voiced by German
Americans and because Of Harden's
ill-health.
Attempt to Kill Him Fails
Shortly after the assassination Of
Walter Rathneau, foreign minister.
in 1922, an attempt was made upon
the life Of Harden by several
young radicals. They alta :ked the
editor on his way home one night
and stabbed and blackjacked him.
Although seriously wounded, he re.
covered. Later two Of his assail.
ants were convicted and sent ia
prison and ct their trial It Wal
brought out that the attack was pcr.
petrated to prevent Harden's pro.
posed trip to the United States. Al
another time I sailor No led Cruise
was arrested in Hsrden's home, Il
being charged the man was plan.
ming to asssssinate Had Thu
sailor later committed suicide in
Jail.
Harden was born in Berlin, 0cto.
Der 20, 1861. He abandoned hid
name, lsidor Witkowski, because Of
family quarrel, and ct the age d
is became q Christian in faith. Fol-
several years hs took up acting "a
exc out : living, but eventually
abandoned the stage to devote him.
self entizsly 70 whiting.
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