The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-02
WASHINGTON IS
 FULL OF WONDER

of his entire career. The best type of the trained soldier, he has de- served all the honors which have come to him.
 Echored By Others.
 March's feeling was echoed by others.
 Speculation was keen as to whether the presidents death would be the signal for another crisis in German affairs. The inn mediate move of Chancellor Adolf Hitler to assume the presidency as well was thought to indicate his determination to strengthen his control of the government.
 The danger, it was believed heres lay in the shock of the death to the always delicate relations be- tween the Nazis and the Army Junkerclique. Such a disturbance, observers noted, might lead to most serious consequences both to Germany and the rest of Eur ope.
 So far the peace has been kept, principally because of von Hinden- burg's acceptance of Hitler. Vice. Chancellor Franz von Papen only non-Nazi member of the cabinet has been the liason man.
 One observer who declined use of his name thought d showdown between Hitler and von Papen would not be long delayed. This opinion suggested an open split with Nazis on one side and Jew ish, Catholic and Reichswehr in terests aligned on the other. Others, however, felt so sharp a break was not immediately like ly. They felt that Hitler would continue to hold his power for a time at least with opposition well diffused due to the drastic methods of the recent purge"
 Theories Arc Advanced.
 There were three theories as to what might occur.
 The first suggested that Hitler would go forward along present lines with perhaps some conces- sions to hold the support of mod crates. The second was that re- storation of the Hohenzollerns popular symbol of unity which might be restored to provide the von Hindenburg had maintained. The third suggested a crumbling of the Nazi regime resulting in probable Civil war and an effort by communists to seize power.
 Won Papen's position aroused widest speculation. He was des- cribed as having been protected a. gainst attack during the purge" through von Hindenburg's in- fluence. Later Hitler made pub lie display of his confidence and trust in the vice-chancellor.
 One of the gureatest aspects of development was seen here as the fact that it came at time when Germany's policies were already under widespread foreign attack and her relations disturbed by the purge" and the Austrian crisis.
 They pointed out that no matter what the feeling of foreign powers might be, Germany, herself. was in no position to enter a major conflict foreign powers are aligned almost uniformly against her, her treasury is nearly empty and her arms equipment low by world standards.
 Baker Expressed Sorrow.
 Cleveland Aug. 2-OUP) Newton D. Baker, Secretary of War under President Wilson when American doughboys were battling Field Marshal Paul von Hindenburgs legions in the World War, was deeply touched today by the Ger man presidents death.
 President Hindenburg has beer. great figure in the most tragic period of his country's history" Baker said. T have no qualifica- tion to pass upon his talent as a military man, but his sturdy char acter and deep loyalty to his people have made him the center around which all Germans have grouped themselves in their efforts to re. build their shattered fortunes.
 He has been a great stabilizing and peace-preserving force and his death is loss to the world as we'll as to Germany"