(Jewish Telegraphis Agency)
Hungarian liberal newspapers today commented extensively on the order of the Hungarian Regent Horthy granting amnesty to several classes of prisoners.
The newspapers observe that the amnesty granted by the regent includes such persons as Windischgraetz and Nadpshy, who were involved in the Hungarian currency falsification plot, but does not extend to Baron Ludwig Hatvany, the liberal champion who was recently sentenced to seven years’ imprisonment. The fact that Hatvany is of Jewish origin contributed to the severity of the sentence, it was alleged.
In Hungarian Parliamentary circles much discussion is going on today concerning reports from the United States which allege that a hostile reception awaits the Hungarian Kossuth Delegation due to resentment of the severe punishment meted out to Baron Hatvany. It was declared that Prime Minister Bethlen at a session of the parliamentary committee told the deputies that he was assured by the American authorities that anti-Hungarian demonstrations will be prevented.
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