Foreign News: The Rhineland

The success of the Rhineland Separatist movement, which broke out actively a fortnight ago, varied considerably. It is not possible to say definitely whether the Separatists will ultimately be successful in setting up an autonomous republic.

Of the points which stood out as concrete facts: The Republic was firmly established in Coblenz, where the Provisional Government was established. Earlier in the week the Separatists were thrown out of Coblenz by men loyal to the German Reich, but were able to regain the town with the assistance of the French. Another established point is that...

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