Vienna, Oct. 10.
Dr. Kurt von Schuschnigg, the Chancellor, has become the' sole dictator of' Austria as a result of the adoption by an extraordinary meeting of the Cabinet Council of two measures giving him practically unlimited powers.
The measures provide for the dis solution of the Heimwehr, the powerful semi-Fascist organization commanded by Prince Ernst. von Starhhemberg, and the swearing by all Cabinet Ministers, including members of the Heimwehr, of an oath of personal loyalty to Br. von Schuschnigg.
'A law was eventually adopted disbanding all political and military bodies, including the Helmwehr.
Subsequently, the police and the army were ordered to stand by precautionary measure in view of the prevalence of sensational rumours.
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