Word: separatists
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...Rhineland Separatist movement, which aims at setting up an independent Rhineland Republic, lost considerable ground last week. It was said that the movement is doomed once...
...success of the Rhineland Separatist movement, which broke out actively a fortnight ago, varied considerably. It is not possible to say definitely whether the Separatists will ultimately be successful in setting up an autonomous republic...
...points which stood out as concrete facts: The Republic was firmly established in Coblenz, where the Provisional Government was established. Earlier in the week the Separatists were thrown out of Coblenz by men loyal to the German Reich, but were able to regain the town with the assistance of the French. Another established point is that the French and Belgians actively supported Separatist troops by preventing the loyalist element from attacking them. For the rest, towns are won and lost every day, but as the occupational troops back the Separatists, they are naturally able to hold the positions...
There was a good deal of talk about France and Belgium recognizing a Separatist State, but there was also much violent sentiment in both countries against such a step. Britain was avowedly against the recognition of the move and declined to tolerate it in that section of the Rhineland which she occupies. These facts had the effect of making both France and Belgium hesitant; recognition was postponed. It was thought, however, that both countries will recognize the new and hardly formed State in the near future...
Perhaps the most significant remark in General Allen's speech last night passed unheeded. Speaking of the Separatist movement and of the attitude which France, England and the United States had assumed toward it, the General added. "There is less chance now than ever before that England will withdraw her troops from Cerlege." Coming directly after the British refusal to recognize a Separate State and from a man who knows the situation in the Rhincland as well as any American, the statement merits reflection, for it emphasizes the fundamental difference between British and French policy and indicates the nature...