The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-10-27
Scheme to Seize Slice of Rus.
STA Is Laid to Dictator by
Germans

London, Oct. Eff German news
sources are to be believed, Europe
within the next few years is to see
a new kingdom-that of Poland
and a new commoner crowned as
king-Marshal Joseph Pilsudski.
Not long ago Pilsudski went on q
prolonged visit to Roumania-to
take the cure at watering places, it
was said. He held lengthy confer
ences with the royal family Of Rou-
mania, the cabinet ministers, and
the chiefs Of the Roumanian army.
It was said he was merely arrang-
ing an unofficial preparedness pro-
gram. But the Germans say far
more ambitious and trouble-making
program has been agreed upon under
the leadership of France.
If true, it might mean war against
Russia.
Gain Great Seaport
According to the German report,
the plan afoot is to add to Poland a
huge slice of the Ukraine and Of
White Russia between 1the Dniester
and Dnieper rivers, including the big
cities Of Kief and Minsk and the
great seaport Of Odessa.
The balance Of the Ukraine, east
Of the Dnieper, with Kharkof as
capital city, would then be erected
into an independent state under
French protection.
Russia Weakened
Here is what the Germans say the
states interested would get out of it:
First-France would fulfill her
dream Of greatly weakening Russia
in territory, population and wealth;
greatly enlarge and strengthen her
ally, Poland; and would place this
more powerful state as an effective
barrier between Germany and Rus
STA, thus helping block all plans Of
a German Russian rapprochement.
From the Donetz Basin in the indie
pendent state Of Ukraine, France
would get coal and iron which would
compensate for the loans to Czarist
Russia which the Soviets have repu-
dated.
Second-Poland would get no ter
ritory, but would have Poland inteE-
posed between herself and Russia,
thus reassuring her against any
Soviet attempt to re-conquer Bes-
sarabia.
Ambitious to Rule
When and If this program is
carried out, the Germans say Pill
sudski plans to have himself crowned
as king Of the great Poland that
would have been formed.
Pilsudski's career parallels that Of
Benito Mussolini in some respects.
Both started out as ardent Socialists.
Both were weaned away in the ma
ture years from Socialistic beliefs.
Both were Of humble origin, and
both knew hardship and lowliness Of
station.
Pilsudski, son Of Polish farmer,
became = Socialist while q college
student. At the age Of 10, tyran-
nical Russian government sent him
to Siberia for five years. When his
term Of exile was over he took ref
uge in Cracow, capital Of that por-
ton Of Poland which belonged to
Austria.
Became Poland's President
Under the benevolent eye Of Aus
tria he formed semi-official Polish
legions Of young men whose purpose
was to start an insurrection against
Russia.
When the great war began, Pill
sudski led his legions against the
Russians. Then Russia shook off
the Cars, and Pilsudski refused to
fight longer. The Germans there
upon arrested him and confined him
in the fortress Of Magdeburg.
The war over, Pilsudski helped in
the fight to make Poland 4 free
state, became head Of the army, and
president Of the Polish state. Then
he resigned as president, since which
time he has been practically Polish
dictator.