San Francisco, Mar. 7.
Capt, Fritz Weidemann, newly appointed German Consul-General at San Francisco, on his arrival here today said the Nazis had already chosen Herr Hitler's successor. He made it clear, however, that the appointment would be valid only on the death of the Fuehrer who in no other circumstances is expected to let the power of his dictatorship fall from his own hands.
Naturally," Capt, Weidemann said, "the mame of the man chosen to lead the Nazis and the Reich in case the Fuehrer is removed by death is held a close secret in the highest party circles."
The new Consul-General, who is close personal friend of Herr Hitler and who has carried out many delicate missions for the Chancellor, was chosen for his present post after a series of mishaps suffered by German ships In port nere and at Oakland aroused suspicions of anti-Nazt sabotage.
"I know I shall be watched closely in this countr, he told reporters today. "But all I ask is a chance to chow that friendly international relations can be maintained, even when nation's political philosophies differ.
"l have been well treated and well received in this country so far."
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