The government of Hungary is determined to punish disturbers of the peace regardless of their party affiliations, according to a statement made in parliament today by the Minister of the Interior in reply to a warning Jewish deputy, Fabian, to the effect that Nazism is growing in Hungary.
Fabian enumerated a number of towns in which intense anti-Semitism prevailed and said that these towns and the situation generally are becoming particularly dangerous for the state, since Communists continue to swell the Nazi ranks.
In reply to these charges the Minister of the Interior “admitted” that “social scum is joining the Nazi movement.” He added that the government is determined to punish disturbers of the peace independent of their party affiliations. However, the minister said, severe action is as yet unnecessary in order not to create an atmosphere of panic. As yet, he said, there is no danger of Nazism in Hungary.
Rioting broke out at yesterday’s meeting of parliament when members of the government party warned the government against the spread of Nazism in western Hungary. The Jewish question was raised and riotous scenes ensued between Nazis and Socialists when a Socialist deputy reproached the Nazi leader, Mesko, with having taken Jewish money.
It was announced here that the government will close the University at Pese as the strike of Christian students resulted in the registration of but 190 students.
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