Jasper County Democrat, Volume 21, Number 84, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 18 January 1919 — HUN SITUATION IS SURVEYED [ARTICLE]

HUN SITUATION IS SURVEYED

U. 8. Agents Investigate Conditions In the “Fatherland." *' Paris, Juny 17.—The situation In Germany, as understood by the members of the different peace commissions of the associated governments on the eve of the pence conference mnd the generul elections In the former empire Is that the fate of Germany rests mainly upon the maintenance of power of the majority socialists. Possible future developments point to the ultimate triumph of the moderate demerits, especially us the feovernments both of Prussia and Bavaria are adopting a more resolute attltdde. The danger of monarchlstic reaction Is remote, due chiefly to the widespread hostility of the Hohenzollerns, especially because of their flight, and also to the growth of socialism. The most favored form of government nt present is a confederation of the states modeled along the lines of America, with a president possessing limited powers similar to the French and iSwlss.