The National Democratic press contents itself with the publication of the official reports regarding the death of the Polish student and riots, refraining from comment.
The Folkszeitung, organ of the Jewish Socialist Party declares that the four Jews arrested are actually bakers and not underworld characters as alleged.
The Jewish Telegraphic Agency was informed by government circles that the National Democrats are endeavoring to spread news of the occurrences in order to develop an anti-Semitic incitement on a large scale and place the government in difficulties.
The government is however determined to suppress the disturbances.
National Democratic students yesterday endeavored to provoke trouble at the University, shouting: “Murderers”, at the Jewish students.
The University authorities threatened to close the University if disturbances occur.
Mounted and foot police have been stationed in the Jewish quarters to prevent any attacks.
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