Berne, Mar. 22, "The Swiss people are united fu their will to defend at all cost Jagainst any opponent and to their last breath the peerless Fatherland which God has given them," says a declaration read in German, French and Talian in a crowded Chamber yesterday by Dr. Johannes Baumann, the President, and two members of the Cabinet.
Solemnly proclaiming the independence and neutrality of Switzerland, the statement says that in view of recent events (Austria), the efforts of Switzerland to have her complete neutrality recognized must be continued and brought toa fruition, Any possible doubt on the subject, the declaration adds, must be moved—Reuter,
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