NEWS OF THE WEEK.
THE chief event of the week has been the outbreak of a military counter-revolution in Prussia. As we write on Thursday morning it is reported that Dr. Kapp, the insur- gent leader, has resigned. It is said that his Monarchist confederates have also retired from the field. The Coalition Ministry under Herr Bauer professes to be sure of regaining power. But there are ominous reports of Communist risings in various parts of Germany, and the untrustworthiness of the " Defence Forces " must make it difficult for Herr Noske to restore order. We discuss the situation elsewhere. Here we need only say that the widespread popular resistance to the reintroduction of the rule of the jack-boot is a hopeful sign. Germany is beginning to understand what democracy means.
