In the Prussian general election on Sunday the ruling Coalition
of Socialists, Milan Catholics; and Demderitts" lost :61 seats; while the-eitreine Monarchists gained 32 seatd and the "People's Party," controlled by the wealthy manufacturers, gained 39 seats. The Communists, as distinct fitni the Independent Socialists, returned 30 members ; despite the money spent by Moscow - in fighting the elections; it is clear that Bolshivisni -has niadefittle impression in Germany. The Coalition Government stillhave a -Majority' of 37 in the -Prussian Landtag, despite the gains hiside-by the Monarchist parties. It lorikei as if Dr. Simons's recent speeches denouncing- the Allies' indemnity terms were intended as an 'electoral- counterblast to the -Opposiition. Now "that-the election is over, he will dotilitleSs- eseh-eW'rhetoric and -discuss the indemnity Octagon in a national and litianesslike Manner. He and his 'opponents all know, Very Well' that Ger- many must make -reparation.
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