Lausanne, Mar. 4 The throne of Siam has been offered Saarbruceken, Mar.
A fresh chapter in the history of Europe. was written to-day when the rich Saar coal basin, which has een under the control of the League of Nations for the past fifteen years, formally reverted to Germany.
'The transfer of authority was marked by colourful ceremonies, Which were witnessed by many high Nazi officials, including Herr Rudolph Hess, Minister without—Portfollo, who' represented the Reichsfuehret, Herr Adolf Hitler; Gen. Hermann, Wilhelm Goering, Reich Minister for Avation and Premier for Prussia; and Dr. Joseph Goebbels, Minister for Propaganda.
Baron Aloisi spoke only the neces sary formal words to give the Saa to Germany.
Dr. Trick, however, spoke at length, his message being broadcast throughout Europe. "The Saar Basin, which for more than 1,000 years has been German sell, to-day returns 10 the Fatherland," he declared, The raising of the German flag was a most dramatic Incident. When Sormalities were completed, Dr. Trick curlly ordered the German flag to) be. taised. This was exactly. at 108 am.
Precisely at 930 this morning, the hislorle ceremonies commenced with the signing of a document. by th members of the Saar Governing 'Commission, of which Baron Aloisi, of Italy, is the acting chairman, and by Herr Wilhelm Trick, Reich Minister of Interior, stating' that, by vir~ tue of a decision of the League of Nations, the Saar in totality is handed' over to Germany.
This was followed at 1015 by an announcement of the transfer over the radio by the Minister of the Interior. Loudspeakers throughout the territory boomed the words of Dr. Trick, who concluded: "We will ever again tolerate German land being torn from us forcibly.
Trains poured into the Saar throughout the day with rejoicers from Germany.
While huge crowds thronged the streets of " Searbruecken all last night, 100,000 persons In Berlin took part ina gigantic torchlight process sion through the city.
This reached its climax when bonfires described as, "liberty pillars flame" flared up in the darkness a the procession marched to the tomb ofthe Unknown Soldier. i Uniformed. leaders of the Storm Troons, the Black Guards and other politico! organizations epent a busy time to-day preparing for the arrival of members from Germany. tremendous welcome was accorded Here Adolf Hitler when he arrived noon by motor-car from Mannheim, where he landed In a private aero:
nem the morning, accompanied by Mere Franz von Papen, German 'The Relchstuehrer's aeroplat followed by a second plane contain" ing his entourage and two other: machines filled with presume'
'A pouring rain falled to dampen the enthusiasm of the thousands. of people in Saarbruecken who had been awaiting his arrival since the morning.
The Relchstuerer, who was greeted by deafening cheers. expressed delight at being with people of the Saar "in the rst hour of their liberty."
was 2 day of happiness for all Germany. he continued, and he believed it was also a happy day for all Europe, for it removed a crisis lurider which two great nations (Germany and France) had suffered most.
Love Stronger than Docufnents "Let us hope." he added, "that our great neighbour is also ready, together with us, to seek peace.
"It must be' possible for our two nations to grasp hands and remove all obstacles in the way of peace "Let statesmen realize "that one cannot tear a nation to pieces.
"Love is stronger than any docu-
"To-day -we celebrate: tommorrow, we work again for our great Reich.
"You should be proud to be called on to build with us"
The proceedings were broadcast to all Germany.
Tt is estimated that some hundred thousand Germans are under arms oF under Government discipline here—Reuter, Mitler's Olive Branch, Herr Hitler viewed the solution of the Sear problem as an outstanding ing the vacated throne to her son, the youthful Prince Ananda. was learned that the Princess expressed no objection to assumption extension of the -'ground service. There are now 23 civil aerodromes the British Isles, and many munlelpalities are planning to add to in. the rout of the' tribesmen, the to the I-wear-old nephew of King! of the royal role by Prince Ananda, column advanced to Agra, which Pradjadipok, it was revealed to-day The Siamese Dfinister ound the the Fagtr had been terrorizing, and The Siamese Minister to Paris visit-, Princess and. the Heir-Presumptive was given @ warm welcome by the ed Lausanne on Sunday and conferred living in a modest boarding house this number. at length with Princess Songkla, offer+ here=United Press. contribution to the tranquillity of the Continent.
"We believe that the relations between Germany and France will definitely improve as a result of the plebiscite," he said. "We believe that our great neighbouring nation seeks peace—as we do," he declared, refer-ting to France.
"This 1s not only 9 day of happiness for Germany," he concluded. "Tt also a day' of rejoining for Europe.
Reichstueher emphasized the Justice of the verdict of the plebiscite, pointing cut that the Saar is naturally. part of Germany.—United Press.
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