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Riot in Saarbruecken involving socialist and communist procession escalates pre-plebiscite tensions, with accusations of communist arms smuggling to provoke French intervention. Hitler plans triumphal entry if Saar votes to rejoin Germany on January 13.
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Believed To Be Promoted by "Reds;" Say They Provide Weapons
Hitler Plans Entry of Basin in Triumph
By RICHARD D. McMILLAN
United Press Staff Correspondent
Copyright, 1934, by U. P.
Saarbruecken, The Saar, Nov. 26.—(UP).—The beginning of what may result in serious pre-plebiscite rioting occurred in this capital last night. Shock police had to be called to the rescue of policemen attacked by members in a procession of the socialist and communist "common front."
The incident increased tension in the German front organization, leaders alleging the communists were maneuvering to create an incident which would lead to intervention of French troops.
The people of the Saar are to vote on January 13, deciding whether to return to Germany, become part of France, or remain as at present under control of the League of Nations.
Communists said they recognize the fact members of the German front do not desire "incidents" being confident if the plebiscite is held normally the Saar will return to the Reich.
Leaders in the German front charged positively that the communists were smuggling arms across the frontier from France and were now ready with machine guns and bombs to start trouble and render armed intervention by France inevitable.
A spokesman declared the organization had definite proof of this arms smuggling, and insisted the Germans desire quiet and normal voting rather than a "putsch" or any kind of violence.
Meanwhile, it was reliably reported here that Reichsfuehrer Adolf Hitler has made all arrangements for a triumphal entry into the Saar when the January 13 plebiscite is over—if the people vote in favor of rejoining the reich.
The United Press learned exclusively that contacts already have been in progress between Berlin and the Saar Nazi headquarters since Hitler made his famous speech to Saarlanders near the Franco-German frontier some months ago.
He then declared that "the next time I address you it will be on your own territory."
Members of the German front in the Saar declared emphatically that Hitler will arrive at the Saarbruecken aviation field, outside the city on January 14, the day after the Sunday vote.
Nazi sympathizers here are making plans for an almost delirious reception to Hitler if he comes, with every house decorated with the Nazi emblem.
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Saarbruecken, The Saar
Event Date
Nov. 26, 1934 (Riot Last Night); Plebiscite January 13
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increased tension; accusations of arms smuggling; plans for hitler's triumphal entry on january 14 if vote favors rejoining germany
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Riot in Saarbruecken where shock police rescued attacked policemen during socialist and communist procession. German front leaders accuse communists of smuggling arms from France to provoke French intervention before January 13 plebiscite on Saar's status. Hitler arranges entry at Saarbruecken aviation field on January 14 if rejoining Reich, following prior speech.