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...This is not a law, it is an infamy," said Dr. Curtius in level, fervent tones. "It is an attack on the authority of the state. You would force us, Mein Herr," turning upon Dr. Hugenberg, "to carry on foreign policy as though we were the prisoners at a criminal trial. . . . We must pay no more reparations? We must reject the Young Plan? What positive proposition do you have to make for other political measures...
...Your policy is anything but heroic. . . ." said Dr. Curtius at last with quiet scorn. Then, rising to his climax he cried: "Ach! Heroic was the life and influence of Dr. Stresemann! He strove, with death in the balance. . . . Deliberately spent his last ounce of strength to advance his principles on a path which he recognized as right! ... It is for the dear Fatherland to wisely follow...
Friends of Dr. Curtius were sorry that his first appearance as Foreign Minister was in what amounted to a sham battle which he could not lose. He served as a battery commander 1914-18, is the first man with a combatant war record to become Foreign Minister of the Republic...
Hastily appointed temporary Foreign Minister was Dr. Stresemann's most faithful follower in the People's Party, Dr. Julius Curtius...
Minister of Economic Affairs?Dr. Julius Curtius (People's Party...