The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-31
GERMANY FEARS
 FOR HINDENBURC
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Eighty-Sax Years Old.

 tired again, and was called by national demand to reuinte Ger many as president in 1925. He served one seven year term, and it was thought that his age would precent his serving again. But he was told that his country needed him and he was elected again Tn 1882 for a term expiring April 10, 1889.
 He is revered in Germany. Even the NaZis, who have f1outed other leaders since Adolf Hitler in the early pre-war days began his fight against what he thought the des- tructive old order of thiungs, have gone out of their way to show him deference.
 Massive, and with the build and look of a mastiff, he has been re- garded as serving his country in civil life with equal distinction to his 50-odd years n the army.
 A monarchist, he swore to up- hol dthe German republic and did not serve from his oath.
 He has son and two daughters His wife died in 1921, two years after his "final' retirement.
 Between Two Forces.
 He has been regarded as the sole force between Nazism and the old Germany. It was only with re- luctance that he consented to the accession of Hitler 0 the chancel- lorship January 30, 1883, when the Nazis still lacked a parliamentary mapority.
 Baron Franz von Papen, his pro. tege, who was put under protect tive arrest during the recent storm troop revolt, persuaded him that Hitler ought to go into office.
 Won Papen remained in the cabinet as vice chancellor and as his personal representative.
 Though he has acted without hesitation toward anyone else in Germany, Hitler always has made it point to consult him, and to announce the consolidation, in all matters of national moment.
 The constitution provides that in event of the death of a president, the president of the supreme court shall serve as acting president in the interim before an election.
 Hitler May Succeed.
 It was believed. sowever, that in view of the urgency of the nation- al and international situation, the cabinet would be called to transfer Hindenburg's duties, if he died, to Hitler.
 Then Goering or Rudolph Hess, Hitler's chief deputy in the ,Nazi party itself and apparently fast rising man in the national admin istration. would be named vice. chancellor.
 There is no vice chancellor now. as Won Par~a relinquished that post--or was politely deprived of lt-when he was named minister to Austria.
 Austria had not yet accepted him today.
 burg's condition said that for months he has suffered from a bladder complaint. He benefited by his long stay at Neudeck, 1t was said
 The announcement added that hiterto he had showed complete mental clarity
 Newspapers Silenccd.
 Newspapers were ordered to publish nothing regarding the presidents condition except official statements. They were ordered al- so not to telephone Neudeck on their own initiative.
 Next they were ordered to pub- fish no extras regarding the presi- dents condition and indulge in no speculation regarding possible successor.
 Four physicians were in attend ance on Hindenburg. Their first formal bulletin was timed 12:25 D. m. G:25 a. m. EDT). It said:,
 "Neudeck-The president arose from bed and took nourishment this morning and showed a lively interest in his surroundings.
 After his return to bed he en- tired into peaceful sleep. There is no fever. The pulse is strong. The rate has increased slightly.
 (Signed) Professor Sauerbruch, pr Kraus, pr Adam, Professor Kapffman."
 The cabinet members who have been on vacation, have been sum- moned back to Berlin, it was learned reliably.
 GanaroI n,nuffv,S I2Iua,bict.