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DECLARES GERMANY BETWEEN HODZA
Berlin, May 24. -
A communique issued last night declares that the assertion that Germany is mobilising her troops has' been invented by the Czechs In order to give the latter a pretext for mobilisation.
An earlier message from London quoted 7 report from the Munich, correspondent of the Daily Telegraph to the effect that many German officers had been recalled from leave.
The message further added that has preserved calmness, unmis- the trains on Sunday and Monday | takeably showing thereby were packed with soldiers rejola-German will to peace, ing their regiments,
AND HENLEIN
"Not Unfavourable.”.
Say Sudetens
Prague, May 24. Herr Konrad Henlein, leader of thethe Sudeten German Party, had an interview with the Prime Minister, Germany. however, will be com-Dr. Milan Hodsa, yesterday even- The communique says that des-pelled to watch very seriously foring. pite the "Czech manoeuvre
Sudeten German circles declare and further incidents, adds the com- permanent provocations Germany | munique.—(Reuter).
that the conversations had
CZECH PROBLEMS IN HOUSE OF COMMONS
PREMIER OUTLINĖS POSITION
London, May 34. The Prime Minister, Mr. Neville Chamberlain, mäda a statement In the House of Commons yesterday on the Czechoslovakian quès-
tion.
After giving a short resume of the occurrences in Czechoslovakia during the last few days, Mr. Chamberlain declared that in view of the situation the chief aim of the British Government had been to use its entire influence, wherever it could be exerted, to secure mod- eration in word and deed and, while holding a way open for peace- ful negotiations, to secure a satisfactory settlement.
"As I learn." declared the Prime
Minister, arrangements have been POLISH DENIAL
måde for Herr Henlein to meet the Czechoslovakian Prime Minister. Dr. Hodza, either "tonight or to- morrow morning. At the present moment the tension seems to have to some extent relaxed. As I hear the elections passed off on Sunday quietly without any untoward in- cident occurring.
"The British Government has informed the Czechoslovakian Government that, in its view; it is essential to take every possible step to avoid further incidents and that every effort should be made by negotiations to arrive at a comprehensive and lasting set- tlement with the Sudeten German Party
FRENCH SUPPORT
+1
London, May 24.
a
The sensational announce- ment made by the Evening Standard that conference took place on Saturday, be-. tween the Polish Foreign Min- Ister, Coloneľ Beck, and the German Ambassador in War- saw. Baron Hans von Moltke. at which the former was al- leged to have explained the attitude thai Poland would adopt with regard to Czecho-. slovakia in the event of out- break of war, was categorically denied by the Polish Embassy
bere last " night.---(Trans-
ocean).
TENSION RELAXED
London, May 24.
one
not been unfavourable,” and that the. Prime MIUlster had showni himself Ina conciliatory light(Rentar).
FIRST OF A SERIES
Prague, May 24.
A communique issued by the Sudeten German Party late last night states that the primary pur- pose of the informal conversations: that have begun between. Herr Henlein and Dr. Hodza
was to clarify the political situation," The meeting last night described as the first of a series ļof conversatiork.
Wis
This was the first time that the Prime Minister and Henlein had come face to face with each other, meeting the result of the Govera- ment's decision to negotiate direct with the Sudeten leader,--(Ben- ter),
Dictators Talks Known To Britain
London, May 24.
Answering & question in the House of Commons yesterday as to whether the British Ambassador in Rome, Lord Perth; was inform- ed by the Italian Foreign Minister, Count Ciana. of the conversations that took place between Mussolini and Hitler while the latter was in Italy, the Prime Minister, Mr. Neville Chamberlain, replied in the |Afirmative.—(Transocean)
CZECH GOVERNMENT THANKS PEOPLE
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WEDNESDAY, the 25th day. of May, 1933 at 3 o'clock p.m.
"The British Government enjoys the complete support of the French Government,” · said the
A political spokesman said: Fremier." "The Czechoslovakian A Rome message states that a "Great Britain gives platonic ad-New Kowloon Inland Lot No. Government answered, the repre- more optimistic view of the situa- vice to Czechoslovakia, but the sentations made by the British tion is being taken by the Italian Czechs feel that they are backed Government with the assurance press, which reports an all-round by her. It would have been, an that it knows how to esteem the relaxation of tension.
ensy matter to ask the Czecha interest shown in this question by Authoritative quarters state that withdraw their troops from the the British Government and is de: the Italian attitude is
Czechs of frontier, and if the
had termined to bring about an early watchfulness, but it is believed been earnest they could have done and complete settlement."
that Signor Benito Mussalini is so immediately with the aid of a
· CONFIDENTIAL NOTE
working for a peaceful settlement. few.motor lorries."--(Router).
Mr. Neville Chamberlain's state- Mr. Chamberlain declined to dis- ment in the House of Commons, close the contents of the written followed by a brief comment by answer of the Czechoslovakian the Leader of the Opposition. Mr. Government to the representations Clement Attlee, is regarded in last night addressed the popula- made by Great Britain, declaring Paris as having set the seal on a tion of the country by radio and that the note was confidential in joint policy by Britain and expressed thanks to the people, to character(Transocean).
France regarding Czechoslovakia. | all political parties, to all groups Both press and political, circles | of" electors and to
Party recognise with gratitude that ea | managements for the exemplary practical policy of "determination | discipline and dignified behaviour London, May 21.
mixed with sweet reasonableness | that characterised the elections on The opinion that the firm at has been adopted by Great Sunday. titude of France, supported to a Britain.
It was emphasised that despite considerable - extent by Great Britain, and, above all, the deter- ANGLO-FRENCH CO-OPERATION the prevalling agitated state of It is regarded as inevitable by feelings, the elections had passed mination of the Czechs to fight all circles that the initiative in
of Sales apply to of without one single serions in- in defence of their country, may
cident. prevent a "violent, bloody seizure mediation should have fallen to
Great Britain as the least com- The Government declares that of Czechoslovakia," was expressed mitted nations, but Mr. Chamber-It sees in this evidence of political by Mr. Winston Churchill, speak-
"VIOLENT, BLOODY SEIZURE” PREVENTED
the
ing to his constituents at Ching.lain's statement that the British maturity of all sections of the Government enjoyed the full co- population and" an expression c ford last night.
complete under- Mr. Churchill added "I remain operation of the French Govern- goodwill and
standing for the affairs of the hopeful of a peaceful solution, meat has evoked much pleasure.
According to a message from State, and consider that because I have good reason t
this proves that all responsible fac- believe that the plan which Herr Berlin there is a lessening strain Henlein described when he was Germany, despite several border tors of public administration are incidents. MI. Chamberlain's fully equal to the tasks that have here last week would not be un-
statement 18
to be performed. "acceptable to" the Czechoslovakian
viewed with certain amount of scepticism, 'Government."
GERMAN VIEW
Mr. Churchill declared that bigh authorities considered Germany
war (Reuter),
U.S. ANXIETY
While every British, admonition
The
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Washington, May 24.
Three alleged violations of the President Roosevelt in conferring German frontier by the Czech This afternoon with Mr. Cordell military are held as proof that Hull, Secretary of State, on the British admonitions have so fa European situation.
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ATTACKS ON BRITISH SHIPS
SPAIN
London, May 24. Mr. IL A. Butler, Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs, stated yester- day in the House of Commons that the - Government had not yet re- .ceived a reply to the protest which the British Agent at Burgos was recently Instructed to make · rem garding deliberate attacks on Bri- tísh_shipping.
was not ready for a major land to Prague is welcomed, it is felt the whole population to maintain N
to Czechoslovakia häve so far not good moral results of election day, been visible.
aaking all political parties, ; al electoral groups and all other or- ganisations to refrain from all proclamations that might be used as a pretext for, or become the occasion of counter-demonstra- tions or give rise to a corfflict.
REPRESENTATIONS TO
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Robert Hodgson, however, had been instructed to take up the matter further with the Burgos A third incident on the German-lalu, in the course of his review of authorities and to point out that Czechoslovakian fronifer was an- the Czechoslovakian question, said In addition to the attacks which The predominant part which nounced yesterday afternoon by a that the British Government had His Majesty's Government had de- London is playing in restraining semi-official German news agency also represented to the German finite evidence to show were deste both parties has made the most which states that Czech soldiers Government the agent import liberately aimed against British favorable impression, particular-packed the bridges north of Linz,ance that European peace be pre- | ships, there been a number of re- 3y in those circles where Mr in Ukrichsberg · and ́· Holienfurth, jservedele
cent zalda in which British shipa Chamberlain's policy has not with straw and then poured petrol The German Foreign Minister, had been seriously damaged and hitherto been too warmly over the structures.
Baron von Ribbentrop, stated that life had been lost and also cases ceived.
At the approach of German he welcomed the British, efforts where bombs had been dropped in The firm line that Britain is frontier guards, however, the and that the German Government the close vicinity of British ships now taking has evoked general Czech soldiers withdrew.
fully shared the desire to see the lying in harbour (British Wire-
less) respect.--(Reuter);"
ocean).'
negotiationis succeed(Reuter).