versity of Breslau was raised by the Nazis yesterday in the Prussian Diet. Asserting that Professor Cohn undoubtedly secured his appointment through his political connections the Nazis demanded what the government plans to do in the matter.
They also asked the reasons which prompted the appointment of a Jew to a professorship in a thoroughly “German bulwark of science in the Southwest.”
Reply to these queries was made by a representative of the Braun-Severing cabinet. The reply, the Jewish Telegraphic Agency learns, was prepared in agreement with the Federal Commissioners.
Strong denial is made in this reply that party influence played a role in the appointment of Professor Cohn. The University desired his appointment because his repute as a scientist makes him eminently suited to represent German science in the Southwest, the rejoinder points out.
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