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PEACE COMES TO EUROPE
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Xa Mr. Chamberlain left his hotel, accompanied by the President of the German Privy Couneli, Herr Neurath, he Was accorded In enthusiastic ovation by the crowd which had gathered outside the hotel during the lunch hour.
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in dispute by fair dealing and leaving Czecho-Slovakia within "its re-drawn frontier secure and adequately guaranteed. British Wireless.
"PEACE ASSURED" '
Rome, Sept. 29.
The Giornale d'Italia appeared on the streets this evenng with a special edition carrying enormous headlines declaring "Peace of Europe Assured!" Commenting on the situation famous editor, Signor Gayda, the says "The Munich agreement is result of the intimate harmony creat ed between Italy and Germany by nxis which is now more vital than ever before.
It is regarded as certain that no ocial statement will be issued be- fore the conference is definitely con- cluded. In view of the detailed pre-the gramme Press circles are inclined to expect a continuation of the dis cussions until late in the evening, or even unto Friday,
The uninterrupted progress of the conference is another factor consider- ed as favourable since it indicates that the statesmen aro not obliged 10 communicate with their Govern- ments-Trans-Ocean.
SETTLEMENT NEARS
Paris, Sept. 29. According to the Havas News Agency, the conversations at Munich oro moving rapidly towarda agreement which will provide for the progressive evacuation of the Sudeten territories to be allocated to Cermany.
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The Czechs will first give up the districts where the German popula tion is incontestably in the majority and must carry out that move be- tween October 1 and October
11)
under
the control of the British Legion or an international force.
With regard to the regons where the German population is less dense and the handing over to Germany cannot be admitted outright by Czecho-Slovakin," ከነ international commission shall be appointed on Britain. whleh Czecho-Slovakia, France and Italy shall be represent- cd.
"This commission shall settle the controversial questions. Including the economle and Bnancial matters and the actual sovereignty of land."
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The entry into possession of these districts, according to Havas, hus been fixed for November 25,
The Agency also states that M. Daladier and Mr. Chamberlain are now endeavouring to get Herr Hit- ler to guarantee the new Czech State with France and Britain.-Reuter.
NOT ALL OVER
Munich, Sept. 29.
A British authority here told press correspondents that though things are going well would be premature to say that it is all over bar the shout- Ing.
It is learned that the conference agreed during the afternoon on ne- cepting the principle of the Anglo- French plan as a basis of negotiation, but that the formation of the actual terms is a problem which bristles with controversial points.--Reuter.
"ITELPLESS BYSTANDER"
Geneva, Sept. 29. Soviet officials here interpret the Munich signs as a demonstration that the crisis is virtually dissipated and It is expected that the conferees will solution impose on the Czechs demanding concessions somewhat in excess of the original Anglo-French plan.
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It is predicted that the members of the conference will possibly form a "permanent directorate to try and run Europe, with the Soviet as a helpless bystander."--United Press.
INTERNATIONAL TALKS SUGGESTED
Moscow, Sept. 20. It was revealed here to-day that United States' In response to the
appeal to appeal to the Soviet to Germany to preserve Pence, Moscow has suggested an immediate Inter- national conference to deal with the German-Czech question.--Reuter.
SOVIET
BITTER
Moscow, Sept. 29. The official Soviet organ Izvestia, the only Soviet paper to comment on the Munich meeting, characterises the conference as "outrageous".
The Soviet Government has also issued a statement to the effect that the President of the United States urged Moscow to intervene in Berlin and Prague in the interests of peace, but that the Soviet Government re- fused. A proposal for setting the
crisis
on inter- through present
in which the notional conference Soviet would be willing to take on active part was, however, made by the Soviet.
Foreign observers here are puzzled by the complete inck of military pre- paration during the past few days of Com- international tension. Wur missor Voroshilov, who in the event of war would be the Commander et the Army, is at present in Habarovsk in the Far East, directing the re- organisation of the Far Eastern Red Army.
In view of these facts, there is an Inclination to believe that the Soviet Union was not planning to lend m- mediate assistance
Czecho- Slovakin Trans-Ocean,
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PRESS REJOICEY
London, Sept. 29. Great hopes are expressed in the British Press that the Council of Four Nations will find a just and peaceful settlement of the bitter racial dispute In Czecho-Slovakia by removing Czech fears and German grievances. The Times adds that this Council has it in its power, if also in its will, to ret Europe at last in the way of a timely and orderly reconstruction. The Daily Mail anys that if it Auc- coeds in the main task, none of the olher dangerous problems confront- Ing Europe should be unsoluble by the same menos.
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"It Is niso the result of the cordial nature of the relations between Bri- tain and Italy. -
"Things are going pretty well now, I think, and you will be able to re- turn to Berlin after the conference,' declared a British authority to a Reuter correspondent Just before
midnight.-Reuter,
THREAT DISPELLED
the
Paris, Sept. 20. Popular feeling regarding threat of wor is almost dispelled and morning papers sing the praises of M. Dalndler nnd Mr. Chamberlain.
An Issue of the Action Francaise, a royalist organ, has been confiscated, however, owing to an article in which the quai d'Orsay's "pro-war" polley was attacked.-Üniteil Press,
MASARYK FOR MUNICH
London, Sept. 29. It is unametally stated here that the Czecho-Slovak Minister in Lou- don Mr. Jun Masaryk, has, at Mr. Chamberlain's request, left by air for Munich in order to be at the disposal of the four statesmen during their discussions.--Trans-Ocean.
HUNGARIAN OBSERVER
Budapest, Sept. 20. The Chief of Hungarian Foreign Minister's personal bureau, Count Stephen Osaky, left for Munich by air early this morning.
Informed quarters here state that M. Osalty will watch proceedings at Munich as an "Observer" on behalf Hungarian Government.--- of the British Wireless,
ALL DETERMINED
London, Sept. 28. It is understood in German circles the Czech delegates have that Iransmitted to Prague the proposal that the German troops he allowed to enter the Sudeten area up to the line drawn in the Anglo-Freneli plan and
an immediate answer, requested which it is hoped will be available. when the conference meets P.M.
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This report is not yet confirmed, however,
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Sir Horace Wilson, Interviewed during the afternoon, said that the
have
far been conversations friendly throughout and all sides ore determined to let nothing stand in the way of an agreement-Reuter.
UNOFFICIAL TALKS
Munich, Sept. 20. When the conference resumed at 1.30 o'clock this afternoon the mem- bers immediately got to grips with the Czech problem.
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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1938.
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COLONY'S CHRONIC need
to maintain order and act as Police. it la possible that the week-end will The routes to the various hotels be wet. are lined with banners and Ongs.
the at Chamberlain Vierhreszeiten Hotel, while Signor Mussolini is at the Prince Kor! Hotel, | in a luxuriously fitted suite which he used during his visit to Germany last year.-Reuter,
HOUSE OF LORDS' SENTIMENTS
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on September 17.
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Fox-Trot Mal
Mantovani and
His Tiplen
with vocal lca Orchestra chorus; Variety Jubilee Music Hall Parade 1022-1035; Intro: One of the ruins that Cromwell knocked about a bit; Yes, we have no
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finger and
The most active tradingt for weeks IS PREPARES
FORSLA
was seen yesterday, when the market" wag buoyed up by the possibility of Europe peace being maintained in and the chance of a rise in the European markets.
There was surge of buying in nearly all divisions.--United Press.
500,000 LONDON CHILDREN LEAVING
GOLD EXPORTS
Washington, Sept. 20.
my
and I say Tweet, wonder where my baby is Goodnight Vienna; Life at Oxford
ford Circus-Jack Hyl ton: A wee Dooch and Doris-Sir Marry
Lauder; Sally Gracie Fields; Dance Orchestra:-Love's Serenade
Dreiding Moonspun
At a Press Conference to-day Mr. Treasury, stated that any further cold Imperis into the United States would not be placed with the Trea sury's general fund, thus indicating that the Treasury will issue gold certificates instead.
Henry Morgenthau, Secretary of the ot
Mantovani and His Tiplea Orchestra with vocal chorus; Variety-If You Were The Only Giri Memories; intro: It
beautiful Oh, you girl la the wor, you were the only doit; You're My Baby: If you talk in your sleep, don't mention my Jungletown; name: Moving Day in Another Little Drink; Let the great Wonderful; If you were the only girl in ule world.... Carroll Gibbons (Piano) ad His Bay
London, Sept. 20. The London County Council's plans for the evacuation of half-a-million school children from the capital is
Gold, now in the general fund may the eleventh hour unaffected by hopes of a peaceful settlement, and moreover, be withdrawn to replenish, the educational authorities are con-if necessary, decreases in the Trea-ble world keep turning; Widows are tinuing their plans remove to accounts with the Federal of Reserve Banks and to meet possible places of safety speriat classes
future gold experia--Reuter: children.
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To-day another batch of blind or dear youngsters left London for an unknown destination, in addition to
ever a thousand tiny tots, pupils of MEXICAN COURT'S
nursery schools, were taken to the country in a fleet of buses and private
Cary.
There is no general evacuation of school children yet and no date has been fixed for all children to leave the city.
Recruiting at all branches of the A.R.P. continued briskly to-day.
A tour of Headquarters revealed that while there might have been the slightest drop in men
and women volunteers it is so small na to be due to the inclement weather rather than tu a feeling that the A.R.P. is becoming unnecessary,
The Women's Voluntary Services for the ARP, continued to be swamped by a rush of women wish- ing to enrol as motoren drivers.
It is unc
understood that at the first
time was much in meeting
taken with preliminary conversations gov- {Reuter, erning questions of procedure.
A tremendous public welcome cach arrival which was given seemed to single out Mr. Chamber- lain for special applause.
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Both on his arrival and during his drive from the Fuchrer's House, where the conference is being held to his
Chamberlain hotel, Mr. received an enthusiastic reception.
Wearing 4
confident smile the Prime Minister stood in his car and raised his hat as an acknowledg- ment to the crowd. At every up- pearance fresh cheers greeted him and on his table in the hotel were Ger- bouquets of flowers sent by inans.
During
earlier
stand-up luncheon, which had preceeded the conversations at the Fuehrer's House 121 unomelal the opportunity for exchange of views was provided, observed talking Herr Hitler was with M. Daladier, while Mr. Cham berlain conversed with Sigor Mussolini. General Goering chatted with Herr Ribbentrop and Count
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lo "unforeseen circumstances."
The Aquitania is making her mal- den voyage when she leaves England,
United Press.
MOBILISATION STAYED
CONFIRMATION
by James Dyrenforth; Dance Orchestra:--Eeny Meeny Miney Mo Fax-Trot (alm To beat the band)
Joe Venuti and His Orchestra. Joc
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the Opera')....Mark Allen and His Orchestra with
refrain, Vocal-Foor Dinas, Vocal
(Morton Mor- του)....Τ The Rocky
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For Mexico is Stops
Tro-Fox-Trot (film Come out of the Pantry')....N Morio 'Horp' Lorenzi and His Rhythmics with vocal chorus,
Mexico City, Sept. 29. The Supreme Court has ruled that the expropriation of the foreign oll companies' properly in legal.
The last decision is not, however, due to be given until October, 6.- Reuter.
LONDON'S NIGHT OF TENSION
were certain
the
7.00 Closing Local Stock Quota- tions.
7.02
Field-Plano Sonata Miner, Op. 1, No. 3.
Played by Frunk Merrick.
In C
7.15 Bäch-Sulle No. 3 In D Major,
The Adolf Busch Chamber Players
directed by Adolf Busch.
7.37
London, Sept. 29. London spent a night of tension, waiting for news from Munich.
While the work of digging trenches in St. James' Park continued through out the night and
Compositions of Mozart. piled round offices
Whitehall, Germon oflees, in
Overture "Cosi Fan Tutte The crowds massed eagerly in Downing B. B. C. Symphony Orchestra cond.
to hear the best.
Ali Come, Nor by Adrian Boult; Street, hoping chamberlain left Downing Street for
Mrs. Linger More ('Le Nozze Di Figaro'); Shortly before 9.30 p.m.
My Love Is Forever True (Il Re ....Elisabeth Schumann St. Michael Church in Chester Square, Pastore') St. where special prayers for peace were (Soprano) with Orchestra; Quartet sald. She smiled happily and waved In A Major, K. 208....Pasquier Trip, at the crowd.
8.00 Time, Weather and An- About 10 p.m. the evening paperz
nouncements. with the appeared on the streets news
ve that a
settlement had been reported and the crowds surged in Downing Street, until the Police drew a cordon at the Whitehall end of the Street-Reuter.
The Hague, Sept. 20. The Government is most favourably impressed with the progress being made at Munich, and for the time being has decided not to arder the preliminary mobilisation which the Premier announced yesterday.
Exchange The Amsterdam Stock reacted favourably and many shares made substantial gains-United Press. EVACUATION DETAILS
London, Sept. 29. The Home Office to-night issued Clano, while the British, French and details of the emergency evacuation THA Italien Ambassadors to Berlin form-arrangements for London and other ed another troup.
There are two schemes, one
tion of school children.
When the conversations of the "Big Four" began, their suites con- tinued to converse Informally in the lounge-Reuler.
CONSTANT SESSIONS
Munich, Sept. 29. After a short afternoon session the diplomats who are conferring ut Munleh retired to their hotels to rest, They re-assembled at 5 p.m..and conferred for 311⁄2 hours, until 8.30 p.m. when Mr. Chamberlain, Signor Mussolini
and M. Daladies were Invited to dinner by
by Herr Hitler. Not sparing themselves, however, the four conferees again assembled a 10 p.m. and discussed the present crisis for a further session.
Mr. Chamberlain appeared tired but cheerful as he returned to his Hotel and said he was sorry he was unable to make any statement present.-Router,
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large cities.
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"SYMBOLIC" ENTRY
8.03 Light Orchestral Selections. In The Sudan (Sebek); Babylonian Nights (Zamrenik).....Alfrel Van Dam and His Gaumont State Orches tra; Paul Lincke Medley (Lincke).
Barnahas Von Geczy and His Or chestra; Aubade D'Amour (Montl); My Dream-Waltz (Waldteufel).... Edith Lorand and Her Viennese Or- chestra,
8.23 Walsh Songs,
Adieu To Dear Cambria; Mentra Gwen.....Evan Willams (Tenor) with Orchestra.
London, Sept. 29. Moderate optimism prevails in poli- tical clrcles here regarding Mr. Chamberlain's visit to Munich, although it is admitted that even such limited optimism is not based on any known concrete farts.
of an understand-
8.30 London Relay-"Building A envisaged on the entry " of
City"- Cardiff. into the purely A talk by D R. Prosser,
6.45 Studio-Recital by Harije (Violin) and Molly dorar (Piano).
The pollcai
ing is, basis of for German
Claire O'Hal-
emergency and one for the evacua- German Sudeten areas, while the task The schemes give details of trang maintaining order in districts with nixed populations would be assigned arrangements and billeting plans. At the beginning the Gov-to the British Legion.
1. Rosalie Selection (Pòrter).... ernment will pay for billets which Meanwhile, thousands of telegrams
2. Serenade Kenerally will be in private houses, from all parts of the world continue Violin and Piano;
Violin Solo; 3. Song of but later those who can afford whi to pour in an uninterrupted stream (Drigo)....V
Paradise (King); 4. Singing to you Chamberlain's official
Farewell have to contribute. At the railhead
(Haydn Wood); 5. each refugee will draw food for 18 reside.ice at No. 10, Downing Street,
assuring the Premier of sympathy Dreams (Romberg): 0, Can I For- get you (Kern).... Violin and Piano, HI, ML 0.15 Regimental Band of Arrangements for schoolchildren and support. include a plan whereby the childrenmainions have been instructed by Grenadier Guard
Commissioners of the High
The Smithy In The Wood Michae- their Governments to inform the sent away in the enre of their teach-eitfsh Cabinet that the Dominions B); The Mill In The Black Forest
hours,
In congested areas in London may be
ers. The Government would pay the cost of billeting them in country-Reuter Spectal,
into
Mr.
to
the unreservedly support Mr. Chamber- (Ellenberg); March Of The Moun-
lain's policy of pence.
tain Gnomes (Eilenberg); Tarantelle Precautionary measures continue De Concer! (Greenwood, arr. God- by to be taken in view of the possible frey)....Xylophone Solo acc.
Band of H. M. Grenadier Guards; outbreak of war, and sandbags were
The Volce Of The Balls (Luigini, arr. placed in Downing Street to-day.
Miller),
VATICAN PRAYER FOR PEACE
Castel Gandolfo, Sept. 20. In a world-wide broadcast to-night His Holiness the Pope offered prayer, his voice breaking with
emotion.
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The Stock Exchange manifested optimism and most securities showed a marked, upward-tendency.-Trans- Ocean,
TRAIN SERVICES STOF
0.80 London Relay-The News, 9.50 Ilalo da Coats (Piano). The King's Horses (Gay and Gra- ham); Medley Of Mprches; Intro: Tin Can Fusiliers: Toy Town Parade; Drum Major: Toy Town Arlll- Toy Bucharest, Sept. 20, lery; Colonel Bogey; A Thousund All train trame through Rumania Goodnights (Donaldson)....Accom to Czecho-Slovakin ha been sus-panied by the New Mayfair Orches- pended. No explanation. has been given.
OVATION FOR STATESMEN
Munich, Sept. 20. Thousands at the airport gave A Kreat ovation 10 M. Daladier and Mr. Chamberlain when they arrived "We pray to God for n successfu}|| here. Herr Hitler bimself
.. met conclusion of the negotiations," he Signor Mussolin! at the Austro- mid-United Press. Italian border and escorted him to
Tho
began Munich,
р.. shortly after
the Czech Counsellor of The
conference
tra
cond. by Ray Noble with vocal refrain,
10.00 London Relay Your Pro- grammes from Daventry, Director,
A talk by the Empire Servico
U.S. WILL NOT INTERFERE
It is assumed, however, that ́UIM- Washington, Sept. 20. Legation in London, M. Karl Lisicky, Omeinls here indicate that the culties have been encountered in the and the Czech Minister in Berlin, M. United States would refuse, if asked, Rumanian territory, and sealed barges of sealed trains through Vojtech Many, are enroute to
to accept any responsibility prising
́10.15 Two Brahms Songs. Munich to be at the disposal" of the from the Munich conference, such on the Danube:
Czech insistance upon
Wiegenfled, Op. 49, No. 4; Ever the immedi The News Chonicle, warmly British and French conferres, ac- 38 arranging a transfer of territory.
ate delivery of large suppiles of vel-softer, grows my slumber... Elisabeth Welcoming the development revealed cording to a Note handed to the
or population. in the Prime Minister's speech.com Foreign
lenalen, but State Department answered by Office in London-United There is a noticeable lessening of roleum contracted for have been Schumann (Soprano) with Orchesten
demand for cash pay-
10.23 Brahms--Quintes In B ments on the marshalling of thous
officials declared that the situnuoti ment. In view of the 20 million fet Minor, Op. 115. moral factors throus louky the world
MUNICHI. CELEBRATES 1.:
in Europe is still too delicate to relax trade balance in the Czech favour Which preceded her -Nilles, invita- and which arzhitimum deciál vec
Munich, Sept. 1
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