1 MAY 1920, Page 1
The Danish General Election on Monday completely justified the King's
recent dismissal of the Radical-Socialist Ministry of Dr. Zahle, on the ground that it had ceased to represent the majority. The Radicals lost half their numbers, and as the Socialists only gained three seats, the Coalition was decisively beaten. Dr. Zahle's attempt to intimidate the King by the threat of a general strike recoiled on his own head. The ordinary electors, already annoyed by the late Premier's pro-German policy, resented his strike policy, and voted in exceptional numbers for the Liberal and Conservative candidates. The new House will consist of 48 Liberals, 32 Conservatives, 42 Socialists. and 17 Radicals.
