A demonstration of students and professors took place here in protest against the appointment of Dr. Adam to the chair of surgery at the university.
Deputy Pakotz introduced an interpellation in parliament asking the government what measures have been taken to prevent such action.
The “Pester Lloyd” reports that Count Klebelsberg has reprimanded the leaders of the students for holding this demonstration. Severe measures will be taken not only against individual students but against the student organizations as well. Count Klebelsberg declared.
Dr. Adam’s appointment was recommended by Minister of Education Klebelsberg and approved by Regent Horthy. It was stated that the appointement of Dr. Adam, who is counted as one of the greatest surgeons in Hungary. was hade as an act of gratitude on behalf of several high government officials. Dr. Adam performed operations on the son of Regent Horthy, Prime Minister Bethlen and his wife, saving the latter’s life.
Protest demonstrations against Dr. Adam’s appointement took place last September. Count Klebelsberg told a delegation of anti-Semitic leaders who protested at that time that he assumes full responsibility for the appointment. Eight students were arrested during the demonstrations.
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