THE CHINA MAIL, MARCH 14, 1988-
BRITISH CABINET MEETING TO BE HELD THIS MORNING Declaration Drafted By Premier And Halifax
RUMOURS OF PRAGUE
DIPLOMATIO
DEMARCHE
London, To-day.
"AUSTRIA" AND THE LEAGUE
Vienna, To-day. There was less excitement în Vienna yesterday, although num- erous processions of the Hitler
It is evident that the British Government has not
terminated its interest in the Austrian situa- Youth were held
tion.
The Prime Minister and Lord Halifax, the Foreign Secretary, were busy all day yesterday, devot- ing themselves chiefly to the drafting of a statement which it is proposed to submit to a meeting of the Cabinet which has been called for Monday morning to consider the Nazi coup.
It is learned that among visitors FIRST ECONOMIC
af
to the Foreign Office Festerday | | were M. Corbin, the French Am- bassador," and the Minister Czecho-Slovakia. They were receiv- ed by a high permanent official.
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RESULT
The Austrian Government will now have to make a formal com- munication to the League of Na- tions, and it will not be surprising- if it announces Austria's with- drawal from Genera-Reuter
LINZ PEOPLE DEMONSTRATE
Linz, To-day.
BUDAPEST NAZIS DEMAND OF GERMANY
Budapest, To-day.
The influence of events in Aus- tra was shown at a meeting here of some five thousand Hungarian Nazis, who had decorated them- selves with a liberal display of swastikas.
The principle speaker said that Germany, as a proof of good faith, ought to return to Hungary the Aus- trian province of Burgenland, part of which went to Austria as a sult of a post-war plebiscite. Until late last night tens of It was emphasised that Hungarian thousands remained assembled in independence must be preserved, but the square in front of the hotel the Nazi speakers attacked the where Herr Hitler is staying. Hungarian Government for "putting The crowds shouted in chorus "We the brakes on" instead of acting like It was stated, as the result ofj enquiries at the Czecho-Slova-sult from Nazi accession to power want to see our Fuehrer!"
Germany and Italy in disregarding kian Legation that rumours that in Austria, was abolition of the Again and again Herr Hitler had the Western Powers. Reuter.
restriction on Austrian imports to appear on the balcony- Czecho-Slovakia was making e diplomatic demarche asking Bri-into the Reich, which has been in Ocean.
tain for assurances in regard tɩ her security, should be treated
Berlin, To-day.
First economic measure to re-
force since November 1 last year.
This reduced imports by 40 per
with great reserve. The Legation cent of what they had previously EVENTS
was not aware of any such steps.
The British Minister in Vienna has been instructed to return to
been.
The new order goes into fored ABSOLUTELY
immediately-Trans-Ocean.
London to report on the situation. SPECIAL EDITIONS
He is leaving Vienna on Monday.- Reuter.
SCHUSCHNIGG CONFINED IN CASTLE
OF SUNDAY PAPERS
London, To-day.
LEGAL
Vienna, To-day. The new Austrian Government wished to stress that the events
VON RIBBENTROP FLIES TO BERLIN
Berlin, To-day.
The Foreign Minister, Herr Joa- chim von Ribbentrop, arrived here by air from Croydon last evening- Reuter.
of
the last few days were absolutely WINTER OLYMPICS
legal, declared the new chief of the political press service to foreign newsmen yesterday.
Cairo, To-day.
The International Olympic Con- gress has passed a resolution allow- He denied reports that the events ing the Winter Games to be allotted
ing the Summer Games---Beuter.
The London newspapers, contrary had been unconstitutional Trans-so a country other than that hold- to custom, published special editions Ocean. last night in order to satisfy the extraordinary demand for news by the general public, which contîumes in a state of tension.
The papers declare that this morn- Vienna, Te-day..ing (Monday) the Prime Minister It was officially stated last will make a statement in the House night that the deposed Chancel- of Commons on the situation. The lor, Dr. Kurt von Schuschnigg, is statement will be preceded by an- confined to his private apart other Cabinet meeting. Trans- ments in Belvedere Castle, in Ocean.
Vienna. Reuter.
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PREPARATIONS
PLEBISCITE
FOR
Vienna, To-day.
NO MORE RUBBER TRUNCHEONS
Vienna, To-day. Abolition of the use of rubber, truncheons which have hitherto been carried by the Austrian po Herr Hitler has commissioned Re- lice, was ordered by decree yester gional Governor Buerkel, of the Saar day, on instructions of Herr Himm- district, to undertake reorganisation ler, chief of the German secret po of the National Socialist Workmen's lice. Party in Austria, and as acting head of the Nazi Party, to make prepara tions for a plebiscite Renter
MESSAGE TO MUSSOLINI
Berlin, To-day.
Reason officially given is that the "use of rubber truncheons is irre- conciliable with the dignity of the German people. Trans-Ocean
ADOLF HITLER
PLATZ
Vienna, To-day.
Herr Hitler has telegraphed Sig- The square in front of the
nor Mussolini from Linz, thanking the Duce for his attitude in re gard to Austria.
Vienna Town
Hall has been re- named "Adolf Hitler Platz "
The Mayor of Vienna told the
The message stated. "I shall never Fuehrer of this by telegram yes- forget this.Benter
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