THE CHINA MA
TEMBER 12, 1988,
EXPLAINS
PREMIER EXPLAINS
VIEWS
TO LEADING LONDON EDITORS No Reason For Hitler To Misunderstand Attitude
New Czech Plan Regarded As Offering Solution
London, To-day.
The Prime Minister, Mr. Neville Chamberlain, re- ceived prominent representatives of the British press last might to explain the view of the Bri- tish Government on the situation prevailing, after the deliberations of the Cabinet of Minis- ters yesterday.
HOLLAND'S SPECULATION
FRONTIER MEASURES
The Hague, To-day,
The Government has taken precautionary measures for rein- forcing their troops on the fron- tier, and it is understood that sufficient military to meet an em- ergency are now stationed there.
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From a well-informed source Trans-Ocean learns MR. KENNEDY'S
that Mr. Chamberlain outlined the policy of the British Government.
CALL ON PREMIER
London, To-day,
to
ABOUT HITLER SPEECH
Nuremberg, To-day.
The British Ambassador in Berun, Sir Nevile Henderson, has left for Berlin without having nad a conversation with the uehrer. Sir Nevile Henderson, as already reported, had a con- versation with the Foreign Min- ister, von Ribbentrop on Friday and the State Secretary, von Weizsaecker on Saturday.
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It is stated in well-informed circles that no kind of written document was handed over by the British Ambassador. Sir Nevile Henderson, in a perfectly friendly manner allowed it to be understood that now as heretofore. London was hoping for a rapid solution of the Sudeten German problem, in a way that would do justice to the Sudeten Germans and also assure European peace.
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Mr. Joseph Kennedy's visit Mr. Chamberlain was in accordance with the practice followed by the British Government since the Czech question developed serious aspects, of keeping the United States Gov ernment fully informed of the Bri-antees for tish Government's views on the European situation.
The close relations existing, especent incidents. cially at present, are regarded to be of the highest value and it is re-
In the judgment of the British conversations in Nuremberg, the Government, the latest proposals British Government had come to submitted by the Prague Govern- the conclusion that the attitude of ment have contributed towards a the `British Government is known solution of the Sudeten German to responsible quarters in Germany. question and have diminished the Mr. Chamberlain spoke of Anglo- cleft dividing the two parties al-French relationships and emphasis though doubtless further negotia-ed the continuous exchange of tions would be necessary in order views between London and Paris. to discuss these proposals or to
NO. REASON FOR DESPAIR change them. Mr. Chamberlain let
Subsequently, Mr. Chamberlain it be understood, that no ground also told the British press that it whatever existed for a rupture of would be a mistake to assume that the negotiations in favour of a solu- the British Government regarded tion by force.
the present situation with an undue He admitted the possibility that pessimism. The situation was be- in the course of further negotia-yond doubt serious but by no cognised that relations have never tions a deadlock might again arise means warranted despair."
been more cordial and close than but he felt obliged to emphasise The declaration expected from at the present Reuter. that Lord Runciman, as before, was Adolf Hitler to-day was anticipated in Czechoslovakia and his mediatory in London with a certain apprehen- cffices if desired would be available ston and he was fully conscious as heretofore.
how much depended on the nature For these reasons he had the im- of this declaration. At the same
FURTHER GRAVE
pression that in the case of new time it had to be pointed out that INCIDENTS
difficulties arising in the negotia-Hitler had repeatedly expressed his tions between the Prague Govern- desire for peace and it would be a ment and the Sudeten German Par-mistake to assume that these de- ty, there would be no reason what clarations of Adolf Hitler had ever for simply breaking these not been sincere. negotiations off.
ANGLO-AMERICAN CONTACT
GERMAN KNOWLEDGE As regards the question discuss-pointed out that relations between England and America had never ed in London and in other coun-
been so cordial as now, tries as to whether Germany is fully conscious of the consequences ernment had felt obliged to inform For this reason, the British Gov- of seeking a solution of the Sudeten German problem by force, the Government of the U.S.A.
of
ALLEGED
Prague, To-day.
was
Von Ribbentrop, it is said, drew attention to the necessity for guar- a withdrawal from Sudeten German territory of strong police forces, as well as for punish- |ment of those responsible for re-
which he will make to-day, is As the speech of the Fuehrer
awaited with such tension, various
speculations are current, the opin- ion being very prevalent that the Reichschancellor will suggest a plebiscite.
NOTHING AUTHORITATIVE
Concrete Information is un- obtainable, since the Fuehrer never allows his intentions to be known, and is accustomed to ex- change opinions with only the most narrow possible circle.
At a reception given at 10 o'clock yesterday morning at the Nurem
Concluding, Mr. Chamberlain Numerous new and grave inci-berg Citadel to 19 foreign journ- any reference. to political dents are reported from Czecho-alists, the Fuehrer refrained from slovakian towns.
In a small public house in affairs. He spoke a few words on
attacked by Communists" and one city of the world. Next he would Troppau, two Sudeten Germans were art and declared that for him Nuremberg was the most beautiful of the Sudetens, named Swateke
set Florence. He would, he said, Mr. Chamberlain emphasised, that every phase in the development of received knife wounds and
taken to hospital in a serious con-week in Florence when he visited very gladly have spent another the British Government on various the situation.
Mr. Chamberlain closed by say-dition. occasions has stated its view as
A second Sudeten German, nam clearly as it was possible to doing that in the view of the British that an attack -on Czechoslovakia Government the misfortune of an-ed Ludwig, was stabbed in the hip. would oblige France to support other war could be avoided and the One of the culprits was arrested.
Government would neglect nothing In Eger, Czech gendarmes with Czechoslovakia.
It was unambiguously stated by in order to prevent such a catas-fixed bayonets charged a crowd. Mr. Chamberlain on March 24, that trophe.-Trans-Ocean.
in the case of war England could on no account remain aloof especi- ally should the safety of her French ally be threatened.
NO DOUBTS
This declaration was repeated by Sir John Simon in anark Be- yond any doubt, this pronouncement în Lanark had not failed to make an impression in Germany.
Five Sudetens were wounded. Trans-Ocean.
GERMANY
NUREMBERG EXCITEMENT CONSCRIPTS LABOUR FOR
Nuremberg, To-day. FORTIFICATIONS
throughout Nuremberg.
Berlin, To-day.
Italy recently but political needs made that impossible.
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He would, said the Fuehrer, have had to make such a stay icognito whereupon, of course, the wildest of rumours would have been set in circulation to the effect that he was engaged on " Inscrutable: poll- tical affairs. After half an hour, hschanceller left and the Journalists Junched with
von Ribbentrop Rosenberg and Dr. Otto Dietrich,
Trans-Ocean.
AMBASSADOR'S LUNCH
The news of last night's Inter- Although it is hardly possible pretation of British policy, from that in responsible quarters in Ger- London, spread like wildfire many doubt could exist about the
It is disclosed that a trainload attitude of the British Government, Officials of the German Foreign of 2,000 workers left Berlin last
London, To-day. the British Ambassador in Berlin, Office and the Propaganda Minis- night for Saarbrucken on the
The British Ambassador, Sir Sir Nevile Henderson, had seized try refused to comment, but as- French frontier and will be em- the sopportunity in Nuremberg of serted that a very full account ployed in erecting, fortifications Nevile Henderson, lunched yester speaking to all leading Ge has been forwarded to the Ger- under Field-Marshal Goering's day at Nuremburg with Baron von Stafesmen with th
man Foreign Minister, Herr new compulsory labour service Neurath, according to Agency re
ports. He is leaving Joachim von Ribbentrop, and to law.
three hours of Monday.
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[the Fuehrer, Herr Adolf Hitler. They will be gone for
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of montha. Reuter.