The Archive · 1924

GERMANY'S ARMY REVIEWED

TAS

Pomp and reumstance Germany's army assembled—recently at the new parade ground Strausberg, a little town abou: two hours' train journey from in, to be reviewed by the Chi of-Stal. Why the present moment of all 0 should have beer chosen for stich a demonstration is a mystery. The 100,000 profession fal troops that Germany is allow to maintain under the Treaty of Versailles are not impressive enough to impress those who, Germany imagines, are hindering development, and are quite numerous enough to make a serious difficulty for those now negotiating with the object of securing Germany's nlmission to the League of Nations Nor does all gro well for the future when one thinks of Germany and possible nationalist Government.

The event took place with all the pomp that could be mustered under the circumstances. Tremendous crowds tempted by the glorious weather made a holiday, so that besides the railways to Strausburg every additional means of communication was pressed into service and all were crowded. Among those who had come to view the sight were a number of Military Attache from the foreign Legutions Berlin, Most conspicuous were the Mexican, Swedish, and Japanese Attacl

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