The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-07-06


Schmitt's powers will eX-
tend to Oct. 1. lie IS given
blanket authority to pro
mulgate orders for the adj
vancement Of trade and indus
try. as well as for the pro
lection of industry against
harm
He viii have the privilege himself
OF prescribing fines and imprlson-
ment for violation of his orders.
Meantime. 10 was learned that
Baron Franz Won Papen. vlce-chan-
relor. is planning TO see President
Paul Won Hmdenburg and put up 10
the aged field marshal MS dispute
with the Nan government.
Won Papen. it was learned. has
demanded that the government pro-
duce proof Of any evidence against
members - his staff. on which the
government might seek TO justify
arrest OF MS aids and his own de-
tention IN ms home under -protec-
tive custody.
DOdd seeks Farley
American Ambassador William +
Dodd has asked an appointment
with Foreign Minister KonStantine
Won Neurath. il also was learned
today, and it was believed ne in
tended 10 discuss the moratorium
on foreign debt services
Schmitts appointment was a dl-
version from A confused and eN-
cited political situation.
Newspapers attacked France as
implicated III the alleged plot of the
late General Kurt Won Schleicher
and Ernst ROehm to overthrow the
government. The French embassy
issued an indignant denial
Nazl political leaders adjourned
their emergency convention at
FlenSbure. were behind doors
guarded by SIS bOdyguards they
discussed the state an future of the
party ana the government.
Schmitt Appointment Mystery
Before they adjourned Rudolph
Hess. Chancellor Adolf Hitler's chief
political lieutenant. told them. &C
cording TO an official announce
meut.
The elimination of a dozen trail
tors has saved Germany from a
terrific massacre.
There was as much mystery IN the
appointment of Schmtt as trade
ana industry dictator as there was
about the status of Won Papen-
Like Won Papen. Schmitt entered
the cabinet as a NOMINAL.
Reports that Won Papen'S home
was raided. that Cardinal Fulnauoer
was under arrest end that new
snti-JewiSh drive impended were
proved untrue. Won Papen moved
ms personal papers from his vice
chanceuery TO his home. II was an
nOunced that all members of his
staff had been released from arrest.
Cardinal FulhsUberS Staf AZ
Munich said ne was pursuing his
normal duties and had not been mo-
leSted-
Jews Not MoleSted
a careful check Of reliable sources
disclosed no evidence Of reSump-
ton Of anti-JewlSh activities. There
has been no serious effort 10 con-
an obvious move If antl-JewiSh
activity was planned.
The talk Of French participation
in the Roehm revolt has brought
no comment from officials Every
thing has been gossip ana rumor
and Poland. Russia. CZeChOSlovakis
and even the United States nave
been mentioned as the foreign
power"
Schmitt'S dictatorship was re-
garded as recognition by The gov
eminent. planning the second phase
u its third reich. that the Coun-
rvs immediate future depends OF
economic rather than political
measures.
NaEiS Face Problem
For SIX months the country has
been in a preCariOUS economic con-
clifton. an5 the government sweep
ing measures have done little if any
thing 70 help II. The recent forced
cutting OF imports 10 save the
Reichsbank's dwindling stock o.
foreign exchange aggravated the
condition
AS the result of practical
strsngling OF imports. factories are
increasingly finding themselves
short Of raw materials. This causes
the dismissal Of workers. Social re-