A young Berlin student on Monday tried to assassinate Herr
Erzberger, the Roman Catholic leader who is Finance Minister in the German Coalition Government. Herr Erzberger received two bullet-wounds, but was-not seriously injured. The would-be murderer was excited by the violent Press campaign which the reactionaries are directing against his victim, whom they regard as a renegade. Herr Erzberger had brought a libel action against the ex-Minister, Dr. Helfferich, who had brought serious personal charges against him. The attack was made outside the Court. Whatever may be thought of the Ministry virtually contediled by Herr Erzberger, it is more likely to attempt to carry out the Peace Treaty than its opponents, who make no secret of their desire to recall the Hohenzollerns and resume the old policy that brought Europe to ruin.
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