GERMANS MARCH INTO CZECHO-SLOVAKIA
AT MIDNIGHT
(Continued from Pago 1.)
of Jaegerndorf, Fruedenthal, Allaadi and Jauertig--Trans-Ocean.
TO CROSS AT DAWN
Berlin, Oct. 1.
It is now understood here that the Arst German troops marching into the Sudeten areas will not cross the frontier before dawn-Reuter,
EVACUATION COMMENCES
Prague, Sept. 30. The evacuation of one sector of the Sudeten territory began to-night.
It was announced from the Prague Radio Station that the evacuation of this nector will continue until Sun- day and the evacuation of the other
sectors will follow systematically
Reuter.
BELGIUM STARTS
DEMOBILISATION
Brupçois, Sept. 30. Belgium is the first nation to begin demobilisation-United Press.
In the letter of invitation a tribute is paid to Mr. Chamberlain who henceforth Incarnates the feat peace in the eyes of the world."
of
At refers to the innumerable letters to Mr. Chamberlain from mothers in all parts of Europe, and adds that they have placed hopes in Mrs. Chamberlain because she symbolises mother love for Europe's mothers Reuter,
for
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the "loyal attitude" of M. Daladier during the negotiations-Reuter.
WASHINGTON PROPHECY
Washington, Sept. 30, The Herr Hiltior-Neville Chamber-
SATURDAY, OCTOBER
Soviet Army Reconstructs
lain peace declaration la blazoned in Defences
Chamberlain is
every newspaper and correspondents prophesy that Mr. determined to press home his ad- vantage in engineering a Four Power understanding for peace after meat- ing German and Italian grievances and removing the Soviet influence in Europe.
In London, the Star in an editorial praises Chamberlain but asks if the Nazis will content themselves
"ALL HAD OUR SHARE"
Munich, Sept. 30. Before entering the plane Berlin, Herr von Tubbentrop, the German Foreign Minister, caked Mr. Chamberlain to give his kind regards to Lord Halifax and Mro. Chamber-succumb to a renewed megalomania. Lein
The Evening News declares that Herr back on his word The British Premier replied: Hitler has gono "Well, good-bye, Ribbentrop. Wo before-Reuter, all had our share in it."—Reuter,
COMMISSION MEETS
Berlin, Sept. 30,
REMAIN ON QUAND
or
Toronto, Sept. 30. The press applauds Mr. Chamber The International Commission for Inin but the Star, understanding that the carrying out of the Czech Agree-Herr Hitler and Signor Mussolini must continue their policy of con- ment assembled at 5 p.m.--Router.
quest owing to their ideology, add that "all those who love justice should remain on their guard."-Reuter.
HANKOW REACTION
OFF TO FRONTIER
Munich, Sept. 30. The International Commission which is to control the carrying out of the provisions of the Agreement signed at Munich will hold its first FRANCH TO DEMOBILISE
meeting this afternoon in Berlin, said Mr. Chamberlain Just before leaving says Paris, Sept. 30.
Hankow, Oct. 1.
The influentel Ta Kung Po, in an editorial on the Munich Agreement, it is significant that that America is no longer following her Roosevelt's action was that President
The French Cabinet has approved for Londoany the Commission will isolationist polley, since it is obvious
of the French part in the conference at Munich and it is now announced that Parliament will be convoked on October 4,
It is reliably learned, also, that de- mobilisation will begin in a few days. M. Daladler told the Cabinet that there would be a resumption very Eoon of the Franco-Italian agreement talks. Reuter,
DALADIERS RETURN
Lo Bourget, Sept. 30. On his arrival here from Munich M. Daladier said that the negotiations Jud certainly been dimeult but "now we have a certainty that, thanks to the spirit of co-operation of the four Powers, peace is Anved for Europe." Reuter.
on
proceed to the Sudeten area.
If further difficulties arise out of a very powerful factor in strengthen- the carrying out of the terms of the ing the peaceful efforts of England,
Soviet. sald Mr. France and the Say of foreign troops Agreement it in hoped,
If the withdrawal Chamberinin, that they can be settled
the ordinary diplomatic from Spain follows this Agreement, through
as has been ind
Indiented, then the only channels.
Mr. Chamberlain left for London remaining threat to world peace is the Japanese invasion of China, at 2.20 p.m. by air-Reuter.
America is urged to co-operate with In the League in the democracies taking positive steps to halt the in- vaston-United Press,
- COMMITTEE'S TASK
Berlin, Sept. 30.
the Inter- The first meeting of national Committee is said to have concerned itself with the frictionless occupation of zone one and zene two, as laid down in the Agreement.- Reuter.
IMMENSE RELIEF
London, Sept. 30. Immense relief is felt here and the
DALADIER'S RECEPTION
Munich, Sept. 30, Huge crowds gathered outside the hotel here in which M. Daludier was staying and demanded that he appear. This M. Daladier did several timus before he set out early in the after-terence.
return to noon for the airport to
France.
*"1" bellove," Rold the French Premier just before his departure, "that this Munich meeting may mark an historie date in the life of Europe.
"I am delighted to
that in now no Germany to-day, there is feeling of hatred or enmity towards
Ace
TO INCLUDE CZECHS
Berlin, Oct. 1. · The International Commitee which met here last night, will later include the Czech Ambassador in Berlin, M. Masiny, who did not attend the first meeting as he has not yet arrived back from Munich,
Yesterday's meeting was attended by the Secretary of State in the Ger-
Foreign man
Office, Herr von Weizsaecker, the British Ambassador, Sir Nevile Henderson, the French Ambassador, M. Francois-Poncet, and the Italian Ambassador, Signor Attolico-Trans-Ocean.
papers are unanimous in stressing the service rendered by Mr. Chamber fain and all others who were con tributory to the success of the Con
Tribute is paid to the readiness with which Herr Hitler responded to the British invitation, to the influence exerted by Signor Mussolini,
LIMITING ARMAMENTS and to the attitude of M. Daladier.
Berlin, Oct. 1. The opinion is expressed in many quarters that, apart from
A Nazi spokesman announced to- providing
day that the principal tople which solution to the Czech problem, the
for discussion in Munich Conference may have opened would come up
for a settie-negotiations for an Anglo-German ment of other
a view to limiting land and air arm- peace
France. You may rest assured that up favourable pross vital to the poet would be an arrangement with we retain 10 feelings of hostility towards Germany. Both
ace of Europe. nations should come to a hearty understand-
inThis is a great victory for peace Czechs was admitted 13 the Con-
and I sincerely hope that henceforth. all problems will be settled in the same spirit of friendly co-operation." -Trans-Ocean.
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ference,
however.
Several pape
papers comment regretaments. fully that no representative of the It is felt in German circles now that there is nothing to prevent an whereby. Germany arrangement recovers her colonies, as the British suspicions of Germany's motives are gradually being dissipated. Reuter. MEDITERRANEAN PROBLEMS
The Timics, especially, warns against too great optimism, pointing out that the reply of the Czech Government is still outstanding and that, in any event, it is impossible to say for certain that all difficulties have disappeared in tho reintions between the Germans and Czechs.- Trans-Ocean,
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Fall Now Confirmed
20. London, Sept. 30. The Evening Standard states that, Signor Mussolini and Mr. Chamber- Inln discussed the Mediterranean questions during the few hours they spent together at Munich.
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Paris, Sept. 30. As the result of the conference, M. Daladier, the Premier, is undoubtedly the most popular man in France.
GREATEST PEACE ACT His enhanced prestige with the mass of the population is expected
Berlin, Sept. 30. felt
the to
within make itself
The greatest act of peace in the he had
10 Cabinet where
fashion from face twentieth century and "an honour- opposition to certain pro-Czech and able solution for all," is the comment
ministers led by M. on pro-Soviet
the Four Power Agreement Reynaud and M. Handel, who at the published in papers here this evening. most critical period of the recent Trans-Ocean. negotiations threatened lo resign and Daladier's efforts paralyse M.
the
thus at mediation.
of the rellef Meanwhile, populace at the lifting of the tension and the removal of the fear that war was inevitable is evident on every
hand,
The reservists who have been called up will be discharged and allowed to return to their homes by stages na the terms of the Agreement are carried out.-Trans-Occan.
OVATION FOR MUSSOLINI
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It was decided that France would have to be invited to join a meeting between the three Powers in order to find a last solution.
No definite meeting place or date was fixed-Trans-Ocean.
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Prague, Sept. 30., London, Sept. 30. "This is the most difficult moment The Prime Minister, Mr. Neville of my life," declared, the Prime Chamberlain, arrived back in London Minister of Czecho-Slovakio, General by plane this afternoon from the Sirovy, in broadcast here to-night. superior force is compelling us momentous meeting at Munich.
The Premier received a tumultuous to accept. My duty was to consider Berli
of goodwill and everything and as a soldier I had to Paris.. welcome. In a spirit
Athens cheerfulness a huge crowd which choose the way of peace. had gathered before Buckingham
"Now our nation will be stronger | Brussels. Palace cheered wildly when Their and more united. We had to choose Milan Majesties, King George and Queen between a useless fight, and making Oslo, Elizabeth, accompanied by Mr. these sacrifices. In making
our Amsterdam Chamberlain, appeared on Rome, Sept. 30..
cholce we have accepted the unheard Copenhagen.
Stockholm. of sacrifices. imposed upon us. Signor Mussolini, returning here balcony for four minutes.
Later Mr. Chamberlain reported to "We had to choose between the Prague... from Munich, received a tumultuous
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recalled him hours. gathered, and which
remaining ourselves. I appeal to the Vienna..
Lisbon There are no further meetings of people to maintain confidence in its sixteen times.
оге smaller states Hongkong.. the Cabinet arranged and Mr. Cham-leaders. There berlain then went to his private home than we shall be, and understanding Shanghal at No. 10 Downing Street to rest with our neighbours will be easier. Bombay..
At Florence, on his trala journey to Rome, the Duce was greeted by King Victor and congratulated
SAVIOUR OF PEACE
Reuter.
Rome, Sept. 30, Signor Mussolini is being hailed In Italy as the saviour of Peace.
The Duce, who by his genius and prestige har paved the way for the reconciliation of nations, is assured of the
the gratitude of the whole world, says the Della Sera, which adds that the Munich Conference may be the beginning of a new chapter in the
"Should of Europe. Europe arise this will be in a large measure due to the geplus, the sense the Duce, to whom the heart of the Italian people goes out and whom the whole world admires."-Trans- Oecon.
new
Reuter.
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DEMONSTRATE GRATITUDE
Berlin, Sept. 30, General Goering has issued a pro- clamation telling the public to de- monstrate in public its graillude to the Fuchrer-Reuter.
The
"PARIS THANKS YOU”
the
Paris
The first section of Sudeten terri-lo workers to observe order and not
to demonstrate in the streets. tory to be restored has already been
Premier's speech was followed occupied,
Herr Konrad Henlein, leader of the by a proclamation by the Common- tele der-in-Chief of the Army, General Sudeten German Party, has graphed to Herr Hitler his gratitude Kegel, who stated to the soldiers of that they, who were the
11.20 (a) A Stranger in Parce (b) pride of the us."--Reuter. -
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Himn' at the Ritz. President and the Prime Minister, have our confidence because we are convinced that they have done every- thing
humanly possible.".
NO CHAUVINISM
Munich, Sept. 30. Before returning to Berlin General Goering received a special correspon- dent of the Havas News Agency and expressed his joy at the settlement of a question that has kept Europe in Lispense
so long. "As a journalis! living in Berlin you have been able to see in these past few weeks that there is
atred or Chauvinism manifest in
against France.
MR. H. BARRETT NEW PRISONS SUPT.
As from September 10, Mr. Harold
has been appointed
Пь
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far even in that is a manifestation of Superintendent of Prisons. This ap-
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Us
CHAIRMAN OF BOARD CASE OF EXAMINERS The Hon. Mr. R. A. C. North has
Paris, Sept. 30.
German should prevent our two President of Municipality has telegraphed to Mr. great peoples, who have such malul present dimculties, and that our
thanks you. eztom for each other, from living Government will always find Chamberlain, "Parls
in peace alde by side. Paris hopes to have the joy soon of
ready
for all ancrifices." am particularly happy that exprefsing to you all her gratitude
Later, attempts were made by the French ex-soldiers are to take part public to demonstrate against the in our own city.
in the International control operations Agreement signed at Munich, but the bem appointed Chairman of the in Czecho-Slovakia."
In the course of his interview authorities are in full control of the Board of Examiners as from Septem-
situation/Router.
ber 15, 1938 General Goering paid a tribute to
Mrs. Chamberlain has been invited to attend the unveiling of the monument to the glory of French mothers on October 23,
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10.0-11.0 a.m. Relay of Morning Service from the Catholic (Chinese). 11.0-13.15 p.m. Roloy of Morning Service from St. Andrew's Church. 12.15 Brahms Betto in F Minor, Op. 120, No. 1.
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