A sharp conflict has developed between the Socialist Deputy in the Polish Parliament, Herman Lieberman, and Minister of Justice Stanislaw Car, which has caused a great sensation, because it has developed into a personal conflict.
Dr. Lieberman had published an article in the “Robotnik,” Socialist organ, in which he sharply criticized Car’s political activities, saying that the Minister insults the parliament. As a result of this Car sent a letter to Lieberman, the Premier and the Speakers of the Seim and the Senate, in which he declared that Lieberman attacked not only his political activities, but also him personally, for which Lieberman deserves to be slapped in the face.
In reply, Lieberman stated that he does not feel offended by the Minister’s remarks and that Car’s threats do not frighten him. For publishing this reply, yesterday’s issue of the “Robotnik” was confiscated, but the order of confiscation was raised at Car’s order.
Dr. Lieberman, who is one of Poland’s leading lawyers, intends to sue the Minister for libel and an offense in print.
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