Paul von Hindenburg, last President of the German Republic really paved the way for the Nazi revolution, by refusing to allow Heinrich Bruening to accept the premiership of Prussia while still Chancellor of the Reich, Bruening charged yesterday, in his last Godkin lecture.

"I asked to be chosen Prime Minister of Prussia while I was Chancellor, because as Prime Minister I could not be dismissed by the Reich President without consent of the Prussian Parliament. However, as Chancellor, the President could dismiss me," declared Bruening.

Von Papen

Von Hindenburg then intrusted Herr Von Papen with the government although that cabinet had the confidence of only 10% of the members of the Reichstag. "The price which Hindenburg had to pay for the Nazi's support of Von Papen's cabinet, was that the President would allow the reestablishment of the Brown Shirts troops. These troops had been dissolved by me during the Prussian election," said Bruening, clearing up the question as to why the German President had ever allowed the return of the Storm Troopers.

Hitier's Private Troops

Although Hitler had promised 4 years support of the Von Papen ministry, a vote of censure was soon passed and the Reichstag dissolved. After 6 weeks Von Sleicher was dismissed and "in a fit of panic the President gave all power to Hitier."

President Wanted King

Dr. Bruening said that by giving Hitler complete power, Von Hindenburg had two hopes. "First, he thought it was the only way to maintain his own power, and secondly he hoped that it might lead to a restoration of the monarchy. In both, he was mistaken."

Dr. Bruening closed this year's Godkin lectures with what many people believed to be a warning for America, telling them to "beware of that nervous feeling that is growing in the world.