Leipzig, Sept. 22.
Van Der Lubbe's demeanour in the dock yesterday was so inane that a mental specialist was called to testify as to his sanity. He declared that the Netherlander wa normal but he was not prepared to sort whether van" Ded Lubbe's behaviour was rational or simply consummate acting.
President Buenger yarked that yesterday' bursts of laughter suggested inset the specialist then revealed "tha be had began a hnggerorder to. expedite shortly." desisted, specialist. said.
"Touday's proceedings "were enlivened by. the declaration of the Police president of Breslau deny~ ing "the statement against the Nazi "Brown Book of. German Terror" which was. published. September 1, and which alleged that the arson of the. Reichstag Thad been crudely planned and deliberately carried out on orders from Dr. 'Goebbels, Miniater of Propaganda in the' Hitler' government.
Afler a remarkable incident the court adjourned in order to. permit Van Der Lube to consult with the Netherland advocate, Dr. Stomper, Who flew to Leipzig after having Been "commissioned. by. van Det Lubbe's family to defend him.
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