Vienna, Mar. 1.
A large demonstration of peasants in favour of Austrian independence was held in Linz to-day. Alluding to the Berchtesgaden interview, Herr Peter Mandorfer, Minister of Agriculture, declared that Austria would keep her word and he did not doubt that Germany would do the same.
"Austrian peasants" he asserted, "do not like to take part in demonstrations, but eventually they will appear in the streets to affirm the liberty and independence of Austria."
Current rumours that Dr. Seys Inquart will be replaced were denied in authoritative circles here to-day.—
Havas.
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