Hungarian Regent Warns “political Mischief Makers”; Report Nazi in New Cabinet

With the capital tense over reports of increased Nazi Activity, Regent Nicholas Horthy broadcast a message to the Hungarian nation this afternoon, warning “political mischief-makers” and declaring “no one in this country will be permitted to disturb public order with impunity.”

As he spoke, reports were circulating that a new cabinet list had already been prepared, including Major Ferenc Szalasi, leader of the Hungarian Nazis and an outspoken anti-Semite. It has been rumored that Germany was bringing pressure to bear on Hungary for inclusion of a Nazi in the cabinet.

Although Regent Horthy did not mention the Jewish question, he stressed that neither he nor the Government would tolerate any violence. He also emphasized that every man in Hungary willing and able to work would be allowed to participate in the realization of the Government’s five-year plan for economic rehabilitation.

Admiral Horthy, on the other hand, urged Christian youth to seek employment in commercial enterprises more than they had done in the past. He appealed to the Hungarian people for unity and discipline, declaring, “I recognize only Hungarian aims and only legal methods for their achievement.”

Speaking of the Austro-German Anschluss, the Regent said that this was merely the culmination of a centuries-old process, and therefore need not give rise to anxiety.

Deputy Rassay, National Liberal, declared during a debate in the Lower House of Parliament that a high-placed civil servant had shown him the new cabinet list, bearing Maor Szalasi’s name. “I have been told a few hours ago,” Dr. Rassay said, “by a high civil servant that a new Government will be appointed within a few weeks, including Szalasi, for formation of such a Government is a preliminary condition for a future agreement with Germany.”

Deputy Rassay also declared that large enterprises in Hungary no longer dare to give jobs to Jewish youths.