GERMANY: Presidential Campaign

With the administration of the oath of office to Herr Walther Simons, President of the German Republic until a successor for the late President Ebert has been chosen, the Presidential election campaign broke its fury over the country. The election is to be held Sunday, Mar. 29. The main, if not sole, issue is a fight between Republicans and Monarchists for control of the Republic. Neither Chancellor Luther nor Foreign Minister Stresemann, two of the most prominent German statesmen, is a candidate.

The official candidates number five: Dr. Karl Jarres is joint candidate...

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