Evening star., 1934-07-03


three major circles. These appar-
emily did not act in concert, nor
were their programs identical.
Each was a center OF unrest and
each was ready to profit by the spirit
of rebellion fostered in the other two
circles.
Broadly speaking, these centers
we're grouped around three names
Ernst Roehm, head of the Storm
Troops; Gen Kurt Won Schleicher
and Herr Klausener, head of the
Catholic action party
Won Papen was received by Chan
cellor Hitler before the cabinet as
sembled. The vice chancellor re-
manned with him for a brief time,
then left in an automobile in which
we're seated two men in civilian
clothes and one Schultz Staffel guard
Roehm and his Storm Troops were
in rebellion partly because they did
not get the places in the ReichsWehr
to which they aspired, and partly be-
cause Hitler's economic program was
not radical enough to suit them. They
STOOD for a sort of national Boil
shevism.
War Held in Prospect.
A second group, in which was Gen.
Won Schleicher, regarded Germany'S
foreign political course as disastrous.
Won Schleicher and two or three other
men feared that the consequences
pointed to possible war. He also be-
lieved that the government could not
rest upon suppression of freedom Of
speech.
The third group, headed by Klaus
ener. was that of religious persons,
chiefly Catholic, who viewed the
spread of what was termed "Neo-
Atheism" with grave alarm.
All three groups had their go-be-
tweens from camp to camp. BY no
means sure of their leaders, these
groups actually played with and
against each other.
Vice Chancellor Won Papen insists
that he had nothing to do with these
"conSpiracies, and in fact remained
supremely loyal to Hitler himself. Yet
the charges against men in his office,
all of whom were arrested, we're that
they were having dealings at least in
the direction of the Klausener and
Won Schleicher groups.
Chancellor Hitler's order ending
suppression measures was issued in
brief text form at Berlin.
Measures for suppressing the Roehm
revolt ended on the night of July l.,
1884" said the order. "WhoSoeVer on
his own account, no matter with what
intentions. in the wake of this action
shall make himself guilty of an act
of violence will be handed over to the
regular courts of justice for punish
ment."
Truce Is Reported.
A truce between Won Papen and
Hitler previously was reported unoftl-
cially.
A guard which has surrounded Won
Papens home since Hitler began Sat-
urday to purge Nazi ranks with bull
lets. was Withdrawn early today.
Further confirmation of the reports
was seen in a stern admonishment
by President Won Hindenburg that
Won Papen, a former chancellor, must
not be harmed. Hindenburg placed
responsibility for his safety upon the
Reichswehr, or standing army, now
back in a powerful political position.
A sharp swing by the government
away from radical tendencies is ex-
pected if Hitler and Won Papen have
come to terms.
Other Developments.
Other developments in the tense
German scene included:
l. A threat that NaZi bullets would
not be spared" when the time is ripe
for execution OF Catholic priests was
voiced at Ratibor by Helmut Brueck-
ner. governor of Silesia News Of his
speech greatly alarmed Berlin Cath
oliC circles.
, The newspaper Deutsche lei
tung charged, 1t must be clear to
every National Socialist that Jews
have their hands in this conspiracy
against the leader tHitler)
The Jewish Telegraph Agency re-
ported Jews had not been molested
during the past few stirring days.
3. The Storm Troops, until recently
all-powerful, were given a significant
blow when their press department was
abolished.
hold a whip hand, with Hitler de-
pendent upon it Tor support.
5. Although 200 Storm Troop sub
leaders were imprisoned, Munich was