THE CHINA MAIL SEPTEM
LONG DISCUSSION BETWEEN BENES AND SUDETEN PARTY Situation Held To Offer Favourable Aspects
Breach Of Peace
By Germany Thought Unlikely
Prague, To-day.
Yesterday's meeting between President Benes, Dr. Kundt and Dr. Sebedkovsky, the Sudeten Party negotiators, lasted till nearly 2. p.m. This is regarded as encouraging and, coupled with the news of Herr Hitler's agreement with Herr Henlein's views, has given the situation a more favourable aspect.
Although nothing has transpired regarding the interview-between President Benes and the German delegates, it is believed that the dele- gation pressed for guarantees that the Gov-" ernment would fulfil its pledge on the concés- sions and insisted on a short period of appro- ximately three months for the full execution of the programme.
It is now considered probable that President Benes' message will be delivered to-morrow.
President Benes has informed Lord Runciman that he met the delegates of the Sudeten German Party, that negotiations lasted until 2.50 p.m. and will be re- sumed on Monday.
A report of the meeting has been issued to the British Mis- sion which shows that the whole problem has been thoroughly
discussed.
-BRITAIN-
INQUIRING
INTO POISON GAS CHARGE
London, To-day. With reference to Mr. Quo Tai- chl's memorandum to Lord Hali-. fax regarding an allegation that the Japanese had used poison gas, it is understood that the Govern ment are making 'enquiries in China-Renter.
BERCHTESGADEN RESULT AWAITED
RUMOURS OF HITLER PLAN FOR PRAGUE
the
London, To-day. Greatest reserve is observed by
press with regard to the Sudeten German question but parti- cularåttention is directed to the conversations between the Fuehrer and Konrad Henlein in Berchtes- gaden.
a
in Some papers claim to be position to state that the Prague proposals have been rejected by the Sudeten Germans and that Hitler' has drawn up a plan which he in- tends to submit to Prague.
The diplomatic correspondent of the "Daily Telegraph" points out Prague, To-day again that Britain must continue The visit of Konrad Henlein to to use her influence with both par
Berchtesgaden, entirely dominated ties in order to convince them that the political situation here yester-failure to adopt the new proposals a is sure to have serious consequences day and all negotiations are in state of suspension until his return. for Europe but he does not examine. Meanwhile it now appears unlike the question of whether the new
OFFICIAL GERMANly that any arrangements will be plan provides a basis for negotia-
COMMUNIQUE
Berlin, To-day.
In conclusion, the past.
made for a further meeting at the tions which are likely to bring about present moment between Deputy a successful result. Kundt, Chairman of the Sudeten German Party or Dr. Sebekovsky that some and President Benes.
tached
to
importance must at- the visit of the Polish d'Affaires to Lord Halifax It is still impossible to say when Charge The conference between the Ger-this meeting will take place as Poland, it is stated, will do all man Chancellor and the leader o Rumour has it, however, that De-she can to contribute to a peaceful the Sudeten German Party, Herputy Kundt and Dr. Sebekovsky settlement of the Sudeten German Henlem, at the Fuehrer's mountain have intimated their intention of problem. "The Times" residence in Obersalzberg yester continuing discussions with Pre-editorial, comment on the Sudeten day morning is recorded in thsident Benes on some of the main German question to-day. Trang- following official communique: issues of the nationality question. Ocean. "The Fuehrer received the leade
There is a report current here
WHAT GERMANS WANT
of the Sudeten Germans, Heri to the effect that the Sudeten Ger- It is apparent that the Gov-Henlein, on Friday at Obersalzberg man Party has resolved to reply
who, at the wish of Lord Runci- to the draft plan communicated by | ernment proposals are not en- tirely satisfactory as the German, informed him of the presen
and Dr. Benes to Deputy Kundt man want a system based on the state of the negotiations in Prague Dr. Sebekovsky at their later in- recognition of their absolute The Fuehrer received the de terview, by putting forward coun- equality.
claration with interest and it was ter proposals for the resumption of revealed that complete agreemen: negotiations. exists in the estimation of the situation.
Lord Runciman's happy initiative has certainly help- ed to clear the air. The idea of a direct appeal to Herr Hitler seemed risky but has been justified by its suc-
cess.
By the wording of a com- munique issued after the meet- ing between Herr Henlein and Herr Hitler, disposed of the fear that any breach of the peace was contemplated.
Q.
Henlein was at luncheon the guest of the Fuehrer and lef Berghof this afternoon. Trans Ocean:
BRITISH ATTITUDE RESERVED
London, To-day.
Extreme reserve, combined with
No direct confirmation of this report has so far been obtained from Sudeten... Headquarters.
Trans-Ocean.
makes no
DR. HODZA AT BRITISH LEGATION
Prague, To-day. Lord and Lady Runciman. dined with Dr. Hodza at the British Lega- tion.
Earlier, the Cabinet Council hád dealt exclusively with routine.
THE QUINTUPLETS affairs-Reuter.
Plans For New
Home
The guardians of the Dionne quintuplets, now that they have established a concordat with the parents, are considering plans, for their future. These plang... were discussed at a conference held re- cently at Callander which was at-
His Excellency the Governor has been pleased under instructions from the Right Honourable the Se- cretary of State for the Colonies to appoint Mr. Edmund Brinsley Tees- dale to be a Cadet Officer, on pro- bation, with effect from 31st Au- gust, 1988.
NUREMBERG NEXT
Lord Runciman testified to Henlein's sincere desire for peace and the communique established subdued optimism, characterizes tended by Mr. Conant, the Attorney-fulfilled, some larger establishment the complete identity of view of responsible British circles as re- General of Ontario, Mr. Colin will be required, as the Dionnes the two leaders but it does not gards developments in Czecholso- Campbell, the Minister of Public have seven other children. A pre- follow that the speeches of Hit- vakiu.
Works, Dr. Duncan McArthur liminary discussion therefore took ler at the Nuremberg convention will necessarily be very pacific.
The evening papers devoted great Deputy Minister of Education, and place, about building for the ac- amount of attention to the visit Mr. Edmond Cloutier, representing commodation of the whole Dionne It is thought that he may have hard words to say about the of Herr Henlein to Obersalzberg, the French-Canadian Association, family a spacious residence with a Czecho-Slovakian Government but the "Evening News" stating that as well as by the quintuplets father school, chapel, playgrounds, and
swimming pool attached. it is not expected that he will put not only future developments in and their guardians. forward any immediate demand Czechoslovak question but all fu
ture
co-operation in Western expected to announce Europe depends upon the outcome that the present. extraordinary
Lord Halifax conferred with the military measures, will be con- tinued anal & folution satisfying Italian Ambassador, Count, Grandi, hour.Trans- the Sudeten German demands is for more than an reached Router:
Ocean.
The・・ quintuplets have now Two possible sites were consider- emerged from the baby stage, which ed, one of them at a point some dis- has been passed in the comfortable tance south of the Dionne home- home erected at Callander, and if stead, and the other on Trout Lake, the agreement reached with their a mile north of the homestead, Am- parents, that the separation from ple funds are available and eati- the rest of their family is to be mates of the probable cost of the ended in the near future, is to be new building will be obtained.