Hitler's Address Gives Indication of Weaker Control of Germany Chancellor on Defensive As He Explains "Liquidation" of 77 Traitors - More Firing Squads 'Await Those Who Challenge Rule, He Warns NAZI LEADER APPEARS DAZED AND BEWILDERED Most of Germany's Burning Problems Left Untouched in Speech Which Is Considered to Have Fallen Far Short of Usual Oratorical Heights By Walter E. Brockmann. (Copyright, 1934, by the Associated Press.) Berlin, July 14, (A.P.)-More firing squads and more "purging by blood" await any who challenge Adolf Hitler's rule of Germany. This was the warning Germany pon-| dered today as it digeted the chancellor's Reichstag defense last night of the June 30 "liquidation" of 77 traitor's. "Everyone is to know for all future times," he said, 'that if he raises his hand for attack against the state, certain death will be his lot." On the Defensive. The speech, to which many parts of the world (including America) listened, stood today : as a definite marker 011 Hitler's road to the building of a new Germany. Hundreds of Nazis rose and cheered when the address--an explanation of the execution of storm leaders and others June 30 - was ended. The chancellor scarcely noticed them. He slumped into his chair, and seemed dazed and somewhat bewildered. His head fell, almost to his knees. The address was Hitler's answer to those who criticized the "Liquidation" of "traitors." It was his defiance of his foes and his appeal for continued and renewed "blind obedience," to his authority. Opinion is divided among foreign observers today as to what extent the chancellor succeeded in his position during the early months of his chancellorship. These observers call the speech one of the least convincing of any Hitler has made. The belief was expressed by some that the hand at the helm of the nation is not firm as it was. Most of Germany's' burning problems were left untouched in Hitler's hour and 46 minutes of oratory, Finances and foreign policy were unmentioned. Defies Boycotts. The chancellor, however, sounded defiance to any foreign power that seeks to their criticism by boycotts. express, that in the face of boycotts Germany would make herself. "independent" through "our ability" and through "the ingeniusness of our inventors and chemists." He took full responsibility for the execution of 76 men and a woman in the June 30 "purging," and said he would not hesitate to strike down any others who dare defy the state. Hitler nearly collapsed after his effort. His manner contrasted with the unprecedented threats of annihiliation he made against enemies of the third reich. Pale and, visibly shaken by, the recent bloody events, he touched his usual oratorical heights only at the conclusion as Germany's "strong man" apparently was not himself. While Herman Wilhelm Goering, Hitler's right hand man, extolled "the Fuehrer," Hitler sat with bowed head, apparently oblivous of the eulogy. Noticing this, the Reichstag was profoundly silent -in contrast to cheers when chancellor threatened more executions for future "reason." There was a hush when the chancellor went through the round of hand-shaking with individual members of the cabinet. Contrary the to expectations he. did not discuss foreign situation except to re-emphasize the old nazi viewpointconsistently repudiated. by Konstantin Von Neurath, foreign minister, and economic leaders--that Germany could overcome foreign trade difficulties through native genius, which would create substitutes. Noticeably absent were most ambassadors, including those of the United States, France and Great Britain. Von Papen Absent. Hitler's assurances that Franz Von Papen, the vice-chancellor, was in 110• wise implicated in the "revolt," drew attention to Von Papen's absence. This fact gave strength to a belief the domestic crisis is not yet over. That Hitler's own course for the future will be one of conservatism was indicated by his passionate defense of the Reichswehr, or standing army, in which he apparently is putting his greatest confidence. He also pleaded loyalty to President Von Hindenburg and repudiated "permanent revolution." The Reichstag unanimously adopted a resolution framed by Dr. Wilhelm Frick, minister of the interior, expressing gratitude to Hitler for "saving the nation" from civil war and chaos through his vigorous action. The fact that Hitler, with only, a a • | few names of exceptions, the 77 did dead not evoked mention much the comment. "I had to act. with the speed of lightning," Eitler said in recounting details of a plot he said was hatched Ernst Roehm, chief of staff, and other storm troop leaders. "In that hour I was responsible for the fate of the nation and thereby German people's supreme judge." "I hope confidently that if, fate should at any hour call me from my place, my successor will not act differently and in case he, too, must abandon the field, the third one after us will be ready to safeguard the security of our people and nation with no less determination," Hitler said. World Disappointed At Hitler's Latest Speech Failure to Discuss German Foreign Policy Brings Criticism From Various European Centers. (By the Associated Press.) Disappointment at Chancellor Hitler's failure to discuss German foreign policy was the general reaction to his speech today in European capitals. Official comment WAS withheld, in some instances, until the text could be carefully studied. Nationalist newspaper in Paris interpreted Hitler's silence on foreign affairs as an indication he is in no hurry to study the French proposal of an eastern Locarno pact, The French foreign office carefully withheld comment, fearful of hampering the delicate Locarno negotiations. The commentator of the newspaper Figaro said the speech "will disappoint both Germany and Europe" and that it was full of contradictions. London's Daily Mail saw as an indication the German army was restive, Hitler's statement that President Von Hindenburg had reconciled the Reichswehr to the present state of affairs. Importance also was placed upon the chancellor's assertion that the storm troop forces had been increased against The Laborite Herald said Hitler "has revealed himself the obedient servant of the old gang, ready at any minute to kill anybody in its behalf, and the Reichstag enthusiastically followed the leader." The London Express described Hitler's speech as "wild, screaming hysterical," uttered "by the voice of a man on the verge of a breakdown." Many Italian quarters expressed disappointment because foreign policy was not discussed. Thousands heard the broadcast, eager to learn Hitler's attitude toward the proposed Locarno pact. Germany Warned By J. P. Morgan of Debts "World Will Not Understand Nor Soon Forget," He Says, If Payments Suspended On Bonds. New York, July 14 (A.P,)--The German government has been warned J. P. Morgan that "the world will not understand nor soon forget" if it suspends payments on the Dawes and Young plan loan bonds. held by American investors. The warning was contained in a cablegram sent by J. P. Moran and company to the German minister of finance. "For ourselves and those associated with us in the offering of the American branches of the two Reich loans,' message said, "and on behalf of the thousands of American citizens who are holders the bonds of these loans, we protest with the utmost possible vigor against any failure on the part of the government, for any reason whatsoever, to fulfill its obligations in respect to these loans." The bonds of the loans, the house of Morgan declared, are the "highest form of obligation in the power of the German government to give." "And the world," the cablegram continued, "will not understand nor soon forget if these obligations are dishonored." NEXT WEEK'S WEATHER. Generally Fair With Likelihood of Thunder Storms, Weather outlook for the week beginning Monday: North and middle Atlantic states: Generally, fair thunder except showers some at probability beginning and again about middle of week. Temperature above normal most of week. Slightly cooler about Tuesday and cooler about Friday. All Very Hushed. Philadelphia, (A.P.) -Two weeks ago, James Ogelsby dropped over a fence into the yard of Richard Anderson, de#Shhhhh--they're after me,' 'he confided to Anderson. "Shhhhh-they've got you," replied the latter. The charge was stealing plumbers' tools. In the court' the judge whispered: "Shhhhh-30 days." Earnes Sweet Repose. Philadelphia, (A.P.) -Peter Maguire thought he had a bad case of insomnia after he retired to his bedroom. He couldn't sleep because of a continual buzzing. He finally traced the sound to the sub-floor regions. Ripping up the boards, Maguire found thousands of bees--and 100 pounds of honey. He drove out the bees and will eat the honey.
