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already crossed the German-Aus- trian frontier,
From Greg comes a message that Immediately the decision to postpone the plebiscile was announced, resis tance by the authorities to the Nazi demonstrations collapsed here. Breaking through the cordon of police who had been holding them at bay throughout the day, the Nazis took possession of the whole of the central area of the town, and the Nazi flag noated over the Town Hall and other buildings.
The Nazis demonstrated at Innsbruck where soldiers, with fixed bayonets and housed in the various public buildings. watched them passively.-Router.
Two Ultimatums
Sent Vienna
London, Mar. 12.
of
It is now revealed that Germany sent two ultimatums to Austria. The first demanded the cancellation of the plebiscite and the resignation Chancellor von Schuschnigg.
Chancellor von Schuschnigg replied that he would postpone the plebiscite but would not resign.
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The Nazis' declaro that power la being taken over without, friction or bloodshed,
The Horstwessel song was played over the Austrian radio for the first time to-night-Reuter. Hitler's Deputy In Vienna
Vienna, March 12.
It is now confirmed that Herr Hitler's deputy. Major Hens, hus arrived here. He is at present at the Chancellery-Reuter. Seyss-Inquart Is Chancellor
Vienna, Mar. 12.
The new "Austrian Cabinet is an- nounced.
Herr Seyssinquart Is Chancellor Herr Morstenau is Vice-Chancellor; Herr Wilhelm Volst is Foreign Minis- ter Herr Franz Hueber is Minister of Justice; Herr Menghin is Minister
Di
FATHERLAND FRONT YIELDS TO PRESSURE
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regime in the traditional democratle way.
Jubilation Among Nazis
Yesterday's rloting turned to wild Jubilation to-night of Nazi supporters swarmed into the streets in elites,
towns and villoges, surging utong impromptu victory parades.
Swastikna were flying most
public buildings.
passes on the Austro-Barvarian fron- iler, each of them a point of entry for trunk railroads, in response to Herr Seyss-Inquart's plen for troops to maintain order.
Prediction Comes Trus
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MARCH 12, 1938.
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had occupied the litle village of chestra, Op. 88 (Elgar)....The New
It was reported that German troops
Concerto For Violoncello and Or- Braunau, irthplace of Hitler. In Symphony Orchestra cond. by Sir "Mein Kampf," the autobiography A Nazi spokesinan heró denied which the then discredited minor Edward Elgar, O.M., K.C.V.O.; Melody (Dawes): Serenade ("Hassan"-DC- that German troops had crossed the politician wrote his ideas and ideals.us) Plano accomp. by Margarot border, but added that an invasion Herr Hiller predicted he would one Harrison: Elegla. (Dellus)-(Arrang- had arrowly been averted by the day control Braunau and Austria. ed and conducted by Eric Fenby), capitulation of Dr. Schuschning and
His mountain retreat at Obersalz-
7.25 Closing Local Stock Quota- President Miklas of Austria in the burg, near the village of Berchtesga- tions. face of Fuchrer Hitler's ultimatum. den, is not much more than stone's
7.30 London Relay Musical
Won't Dare Predictions
throw from the land of his birth, Variety The Three Graces. Songs
From It he could took into the moun- tains of the Salzkammergut, in Aus-
of Baucation: Herr Jury is Minister No one here dared to predlet whe- | tria, and in it recently he dictated of Social Welfare; Herr Reinthaler is ther the danger of bloodshed and the agreement to Dr. Schuschnigg Minister of Agriculture; Iferr Fisch-volution
bad puksed: whether | which began the Irain of events lead- boeck is Minister of Trade and Com-Czecho-Slovakin to the north or Juno-ing to last night's coup. munications and Herr Situbel
islavia to the sou.h, both born fram| Secretary of State.-Reuter.
Rome's Cabinet Meets
Rome, Mar. 12. The Fascist Grand Counell met in
cuss the Austrian situation.
official quarters action from forthcoming.-United Press.
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Thereupon a second ultimatum was sent to Vienna by neroplane, with a
manding That Dr. von
Schuselinige resign and that he be replaced by Herr Scyns-Inquart, that a new Cabinet be formed with a two-thirds Nazi majority, that the Austrian (Nazi) Legion be re-admitted into Austria and given duty in keeping order in the capital, and that the Nuzi party be totally re-admitted. Router,
Nazis' Strategy
No re large elties, who staged their own Wasrurrection, la the winter of 1934.
Vienna, Mar. 12.
Heyr Richard Schmidt, former
Mayor of Vienna, has been arrested an at charge of Issuing rns workers organisations of the Father
1.45 Sea Ebantles and Choruses, Three For Jack (Weatherly and
otr. Squire
Jolly Pointer); Four Sallormen (from 'A Princess of Ken- sington Hood and German) fragments of the former Austrium Italy's Final Effort
Quartette: Francis Russel, Parry Empire and both containing minorli-
It was learned that Italy, partner Jones, Raymond Newell and Harry ies which Nazi ideologists consider with the Third Reich in the Berlin Dearth with Piano; Nous Irons A German, would take any action.
Rome axis-Italy, who four years one knew what altitude
(Pares and von Parys); Valparaiso Scluscumunni Sta Lampa taken by the
Com-go massed her armies at the Brenner. Socialist and
Storm Along: Roll The trin to tum Nazi--had made a last-
S. Taylor minus effort to induce Herr 11tler Harris), Jolin Goss and to refrain from invasion, provided Male Voice Quartet: Ten Thousand that President Mikios agreed to drop Mlles Away (Willan)
...John Goss Friends In Flight
his defence of the Reich and appoint and Cathedral Male Voice Quartet.
8.00 Time, Weather and Announce- Dr. Spporters of Schuschnittg. Herr Seyss-Inquart Chancellor. panic-stricken by the turn of events, Informed sources here belleved
ments,
8.03 Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme sought hiding or fed toward the new Austria Government would be
(Suite) and other compositions by and completely Naz! due to the fact that Italian, Hungerlon, Jugoslavlan Czechoslovakian borders, destroying no other political. Agures would be Strausst. their records, tossing their identifica- willing to share the responsibility
Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme (Sulte tion curds Into the gutters, removing Asked For Help
was said that Herr Hiller's for Orchestra-Richard Strauss, Op. Dr. Kurt von Schuschnigg and Insignia of the Fatherland Front ultimatum asked first for postpune of Paris; Morgen, Op. 27, No. 4
00) Walther Straram Orchestra the Berlin, Mar. 11.
other former Cabinet Ministers are from their lapels.
ment of the plebiscite, second for & Elisabeth Schumann (Soprano) Vio nf the Chancellery under a It is announced that Herr Seyss-
Nazi crowds occupied and wrecked change in the regulations for voting. In Obligato by Isolde Menges; Der Inquart, the Austrian Minister for guard of police and Storm Troops.
| headquarters the Fatherland Front which Nazis claimed deprived them Rosenkavaller
of that a Nezł It transpires Herr asked
(Waltz Internal Security, las
force in many cities.
of thousands of votes, and third for from Act 3)....The Berlin State Adoll
the Viennu broadcasting Hitler for troops 10 be occapied
According to reports here, German immediate creation of a Goverment
Orchestra cond. by Alois el President Miklas from communi- der in close formation at 18.15 pm. quarters Nazl order. Herr Seyss-Inquart is a
Nazi,
membership. They to the people his refusal to last night at Kufstein, Salzburg and enting to his request by telegram. mude
hour to decide.- the German ultimatum. preapt observer on the Austrian
Mittenwald, the three most important The leader of the Austrian Nazis, frontier,
Kiefersfeld reports
arrived at Herr Klausner, broadcasting after that 2,000 cavalrymen that town ut mid-day, bringing the midnight, exclaimed: "Our goal has
been
reached. One peonie, onc total of troops there to 5,000.
Relch and one Fuehrer."-Renter.
Berlin Recalls Cruiser Emden
land Front,
It
sent into Austria to help him restore/station all last evening and prevent-troops from Munich crossed the bur- with a Nazi Chancellor and a three-hot:
He
An
near
Anti-tank guns are trained on all roads leading into Austria and sen- tries have been posted,
is
At the town of Roscheim there are 2,000 troops, comprising infantry; cavalry and Beld artillery. It stated they will remain in the dis- triet until Monday.
The schools of Munich have been closed and it is understood they are being tised as barracks for reservists. The Black Guards from Dachau
Concentration Camp have been brought into Munich for police duty. No newspapers in Munich are being published. Newspaper workers have been called up and the papers' vans have been commandeered.-Reuter.
Miklas Refuses Resignation Of Von Schuschnigg
at
Corfu, March 12. The German cruiser Emden, which was scheduled to remain. here ten days, lolt hurriedly for Kiel response to an unexpected order ofter hastity collecting her crew ashore Reuter.
CHINA'S COURAGE
in
SURVIVES
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of immediate
there is no prospect
breakdown.
BRITAIN,
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were given one United Press.
FRANCE
PROTEST TO BERLIN
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temps, announced that he would in-1 clade both Communists and conserva- tives in
"National cabinet of Union."
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M. Blum said he must form his Government by some Ume
STRONG PROTEST FROM LONDON
London, Mar. 11, It is learned that on Instructions from the British Government Hls to-day. Majesty's Ambassador in Berlin hes made reference to the contents of the groups German ultimatum to Austria and has lodged a very strong protest against such
It was believed that the hitherlo widely-divergent political would be forced into agreement by the Austrian crisis and the possible dangers it entails.
Meanwhile the National Federation "The Japanese lost the war when of World War Veterans, a powerful they falled to Impose their peace political group, protested Germany's terms on China after that Nanking action and demanded that France fall,
am confident that Hankow can
Paris, Mar. 12. A communique was issued o'clock inst night by the President announcing that he had not accepted be held against the Japanese burialely to face the crisis, United Press,
of Austria, Herr Wilhelm Miklas,
Dr. Kurt von Schuschnigg's resigna- consider that s detail, L Chinn's
tion, that the Government remains strength lies in her ability to retreat
to
in power and has decided not yield to the German menace, accord- ing to a message from Vienna.
"Austria remains a free and inde- pendent state," Herr Miklas said.
The German
have a strong Government immedi-
ter.
coercion backed by force against an independent State in order to create a situation incompatible with its national Independence.
movements
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... Benlamino Gigil and the Berlin. State Opera Orchestra cond. by Alois Melichar; | Minucito From Suite (J. Suk-Op.
21) Ignaz Friedman.
9.30 London Relay Tho News, 9:50 Relay of the Dance Orchestra from the Grill Room of the Hongkong Hotel,
(a)-(d) Tangos and Waltzes. 10.10 Interval of recorded dance music from Z.B.W.
10.15 (a) You're a Sweetheart (b) Scrapin' the Toast; (c) My fine feathered friend (d) Snake Charmer.--- 10.30 Interval of recorded dance
It is pointed out that such action is bound to produce the gravest re-
possible to foretell the issue, actions from which it will be im-music from Z.B.W.
The French Government has lodged a similar protest-Reuter. RUSHING CABINET FORMATION
Paris, Mar. 11:
10.35 (a) Always and always (b) Melody Farm; (c) The One I Love (d) Bel Mir Bist Du Schoen.
10.50 Interval of recorded dance music from Z.BW.
10.55 Waltzes.
11.00
(a)-(d) Tangos and London Relay-Wales v. A commentary on the International Rugby Union Football Match by H. B. T. Wakelam from St. Helen's Ground, Swansea [By courtesy of the Welsh Rugby Union).
12.30 Close Down:
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RIBBENTROP WARNED BY CHAMBERLAIN Inland and on Japan's milllary decision as to what she wants to do
London, Mar. 11. next. feel that Japan's military
The day's events in Austria have forces can cut a line of communica-been followed in London with close
In view of the Austrian situation attention, and the serious concern of on anywhere it wants to and hold it, the British Government was impress- there is no doubt that a National Gov-Ireland."
the question responsible Japanese plenipotentiaries bul
will be constituted 10- gave Austria a further period of time citizens at home and in the Diploma-ed upon the German Foreign Minis- crament to consider the ultimatum from Ber- the Corps are asking themselves is.
morrow under the leadership of M. Leon Blum, when a first demarche is lin, but this expired at 9 o'clock. Is it going to pay?
The Prime Minister and the Foreign likely. "Hitherto no decision has been "They realise that they have got Secretary saw Herr von Ribbentrop From Vienna It is learned that Fre- taken by the German alde," the com- all they can do to consolidate what at a luncheon party which Mr. Cham-sident Miklas has asked Seyssinquart munique concludes.-Reuter,
they
have taken of China for some berlain gave to him at 11 Down.ng time to
come and they are openly Street, and on the basis of the latest to form a Government-Reuler. haking for American capital to restore news received from Austria they ex- FRANCE Appeals to ITALY the devastated areas, I think there pressed grave concern at the methods
Paris, Mar. 11. is no question but that they will set being adopted, and at the possible re-
Instructions sent to the French The Ministers pointed up new Governments in these arens percussions. though they will be poor Governs out to the German Foreign Minister Charge d'Affaires in Rome yesterday
to inquire whether any means the effects of these developments on Franco-Italian co-operation with re- "The Chinese are well ahend on a Anglo-German punch to their attack and to make new military strategy to give more
gard to Austria existed, have drawn Wircices.
the reply that there is no such pos- their guerilla tactics more effective
FRANCE UNITED BY CRISIS sibility at the moment." and German advisors are for the first
M. Leon Blum, commenting on the time being given real power and in-
Paris, Mar. 11, developments in Austria, declared Auence. The Chinese realise that!
The French and British Govern- that events were forcing him to hasten taking their advice would have saved throughout to-day, and it is expect-be in a position to give dicisive news in constant contact the task he had undertaken. He will them a lot of trouble at Nanking."
ed that conversations between Paris | Inter to-morrow morning.-Reuter.
Miklas Refuses To Resign
Vienna, Mar. 11. The Nazis have demanded the re- signation of the President, Herr Wi- heim Miklas.
Herr Miklas has refused to go. Reuter.
Italy Remains Silent
Rome, Mar. 11. Referring to the news from Aus- trio, an Italian spokesman told foreign correspondents; "The events are grave and delicate, and the Italian Government is obliged to observe diplomatic discretion and silence usual in such cases."
It is rumoured that Count Cland had a long talk with the Austrian Minister, but it is denied that the Italian Government has received any appeal for help from Austria, or that the Minister demarche.-Router.
ments.
relations, British
Speaking of his own plans, Mr. and London will continue during the Gould said he would visit Canton and Macao before he returned to Shang- night.
ITALY REMAINS SILENT
of
hal. He did not know how he would In the face, of these grave deve-
Rome, March 12, find things when he got back but lopments, the Cabinet crisis has
Omelal circles received the news of position paper was leading his by when he left, ten days ago, an op- cleared up like magle Moon the German crossing of the Austrian
Blum told his Socialist followers frontier in silence. meest three bombs to two-thrown at the that the "National union formed in Unofficial political circles are con-
1914 to win the War must be formed vinced Italy will remain lonctive.
to safeguard peace.” M. Blum
19 gathering in represen-
country, "regardless of party. Every- body, from Communists to Itepubli- cans has evinerd a determination to co-operate.-Reuter,
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has mude any BAVARIAN DIVISIONStatives of all the vital forces of the
Considering Measures
Berlin, Mor. 11.
It Is learned that the Cabinet met to-night to discuss measures to be taken as a result of Herr Seyss Inquart's telegram asking for aid in restoring order in Austria-Reuter. 15,000 Nazis Fight The Police
Vienna, Mar. 11. The police made a baton charge when 15,000 Nazis demonstrated at Innsbruck. The police
were in-
crowd, but along to break up the Growd, but the demonstrators later dispersed-Reuter Bulletin.
Police. Turn On Government
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denied that Fuchrer Adolf Hitler had delivered an ultimatum to Austria.
"SLIGHTLY REINFORCED.
BRITISH CABINET GATHERS
London, Mar. 11. The Berlin agency denied that there
The Cabinet has been sum- had been any threat by Germany to moned to meet at 10.30 a.m. to- dispatch troops, although it admitted morrow to discuss the European that garrisons on the Bavarian situation.-Reuter. frontier had been "slightly rein- forced," to preserve order.
It specifically denied that German troops yet had crossed the Austrian frontier.
Meanwhile Herr Hitler. central
AMBASSADOR SEES HALIFAX London, Mar. 11. The Austrian Ambassador call-
the
gure in Europe's newest political up and hath a 40 minutes moto tan heaval, cancelled a scheduled trip to and had a 40 minutes conversation Hamburg in order to remain at the
in Austria. Reichschancellery and receive re-
with Viscount Hallfax present Bituation
ports on the Austrian developments. Reuter: Bulletin.
AL a meeting of Reichiabank stock- holders, Dr. Hjalmar Schacht, Pre-
an
DISCCUSSION IN PARIS
Paris, Mar. 11.
Vienna, Mar. 11, aldent of the Bank, said that the The city polier donned Swastika | savings of the populace must bo The Austrian situation was die- rm bands to-night and exchanged placed chiefly at the disposal of the cussed at great length when the - Hitler Analutes, 5 The Horm troops Reich to finance rearmament in the Austrian Ambassador called on the
nd Black Guards are arming as interesis Toff generni-, welfare. French Minister for Foreign Affairs, | mukhilary, police,
United Press.
-to-day ---Reuter Bulletiniz
Reuter.
CZECHO-SLOVAK CABINET
MEETS
Progue, Mar. 12. The Cabinet has been summoned. It was still allting at midnight.- Reuter.
! RIBBENTROP TALKS WITH PREMIER
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