The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-16
Austria Submits To Demands OF Germany
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1 that the present measures are pre-. liminary to a demand for 8 vote oi confidence to be given by the na- tion. ... Execution of the agreement (with Germany will mean peace Whoever henceforth disturbs that peace will become an outcast on both sides of the frontier" It was noted that Schuschnigg did not resume, in the cabinet over- turn, the post of minister of Ma tional Defense which he held in the last cabinet. General Wilhelm Zeh- ner remained as war secretary, but it was believed that Nazi might be named to the defense post.
 No Criticism of Germany
 The government was expected soon to order newspapers that they must not criticise either the German government or its activities.
 Austria's Nazis, it was conceded, had won a momentouS victory and had brought the country, after years of effort, into a Semblance ot full cooperation with Germany.
 Events had moved so swiftly that the government was able to comply with the ultimatum only after its actual expiration. Just before mid- night the official broadcasting sta- ton had been ordered to remain open so that 8 communique could be flashed.
 At 1920 8. m. the cabinet recon struction was announced. Before 2 a. m., members of the new cabinet had taken the oath of office. They held their first formal cabinet meet ing at once and voted the amnesty.
 Overturn Tenser Europe
 The overturn was one of 8 tensity and drama in keeping with its im- portance, which reached to every corner of Europe and assured that it would take its place near the top of the list of momentous events of the postwar period.
 The key post in the cabinet is that of minister, of interior and public security, nominally embrac- ing the control of law and order and the police.
 But source intimately associated in the government told the United Press that by secret agreement Dr. Michael Skubl, the secretary of state for security, actually would be chief of the state police and gendarmerie; and Skubl is faithful Schuschnigg man.
 Thus, between public announce mentS and the private statements, there appeared to have been a measure of compromise which nev- ertheless gave the Nazis full repre- sentation in the cabinet.
 Happenings Remain Secret Just what had occurred in the four days before the cabinet over turn remained a secret. But it was indicated that what happened was as follows: The Austrian NaziS, by agreement with whatever sources abroad, gave the cabinet an ulti- matum- m-representation in the cab inet or an outburst of open defiance.
 Chancellor Schuschnigg went to Berchtesgaden Saturday to talk to Fuehrer Adolf Hitler of Germany at Hitler's request. The apparent ulti- matum by Austrian Nazis presum- ably was the real basis of discus sion. Views were exchanged and a program of action agreed upon. Schuschnigg returned Sunday and conferred with Austrian leaders. He met with some violent protests against the proposed program.
 Troops On Frontier
 Austrians thought they noted ur1- usual troop activity in Germany near their frontier. They believed that the troops were there as an official precautionary measure in event that an Austrian Nazi out burst led to a real revolt-a revolt which Germany would have re- garded as menace.
 Thus, it appeared, officially, that any utiInatum presented was pre- sented by Austrian Nazis who had no official standing. But, 1t was felt among Austrians, the government saw itself as in the position where it must comply with an unofficial | ut1LildIuIiI p1 CoC11tCO " olA OooAonS SN party-or else.
 In any event information obtain ed by the United Press today was that Europe's peace was poised on razor edge yesterday
 MussOlini Brings Peace A g minute telephone talk be- tween Chancellor Schuschnigg and Premier Benito Mussolini of Italy co-signatory of the Italian-AuStrian Hungarian Rome Protocols" ot cooperation decided the balance in favor of peace, it was said.
 Schuschnigg and President Mix las, it was said, saw themselves fac- ing the alternative; chaos or sub mission to the demands of the Aus trian Nazis who had the friendship of the powerful German Nazi party
 In deciding on the peaceful course it was said, the chancellor and the president followed the advice of their Italian friends and allies.
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