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Czechs Save
MOBILISATION Warplanes
BY RUMANIA
RESERVES TO
Memel
JOIN COLOURS To Join
Counter To Hungarian Troop Movements
Reich
LITHUANIA
.. GIVES IN
́A “REUTER” MES-
states
that
SAGE BUCHAREST, Mar. 22. IT IS OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCED THAT Lithuania has accepted RUMANIA HAS DECIDED TO CALL UP SEVERAL CLASSES OF RESERVES.
According to an official statement, the mea- sure is being taken "in order to counter-balance similiar measures in neighbouring countries."- United Press. HUNGARIAN MOBILISATION
LONDON, Mar. 22.
THE BUCHAREST CORRESPONDENT of the London "Times" confirms this morning that mobilisation of the Hungarian Army is under way.
it is The Correspondent reports that impossible to give the numbers of men mobilised, but the forces are believed to be considerable.
The mobilisation, he states, is against Rumania.
directed
Although it was officially denied yesterday by the Hungarian Legation in Paris, an official statement was issued by the Hungarian Government in Bucharest confirming that partial mobilisation had been ordered. FORCED BY RUMANIA
German demands for the return of Memel- land
to the Reich, according to unofficial reports.
LONDON, Mar. 21.
The "Daily Express" reports that about 1,000 Czech War- planes and pilots, defying President Hacha's orders that all war matorial; must be aur- rendered to Germany, are so- ported to have landed in Po- land. Rumanis, Yugo-Slavia and Russia." :
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ROME AFFIRMS AID FOR GERMAN DRIVE
ROME, MAR, 22,
THE FASCIST GRAND COUNCIL, WHICH IS MEETING IN ROME
TO-DAY, HAS ISSUED AN IMPORTANT COMMUNIQUE.
The statement, issued after the meeting of the Council, which lasted 24 hours, declares the full adhesion of Italy to the Rome-Berlin
A check up by "United axis, in face of the threatened united front of Democracies.
Press" confirmed that two Czech planos word flown into Rumania on Wednesday to avoid being given to the Cormans-United Press.
BRITISH MISSIONS
Counteracting The German Drive
PARIS, Mar. 21. THE ANNOUNCEMENT of the despatch of a British trade mission to Rumania has made the best possible impression
The Grand Council con-- vened. in the Venice Palace at 10 p.m., and was presided over by Signor Mussolini.
The communique added that Д united Democratic front would be a "fore-runner of war," -United Press.
DRAFT SUBMITTED
London, Mar. 21. Great Britain is speeding up the campaign for a Pin-European front in expectation of a Nazi march on the
Balte coast within a few days.
It la understood that Poland has "Halt Hitler" efforts on the protes
arged Britain to conechtrate the
tion of Lithuania,
The hot spots of the international front are becoming clearer. The most urgent is believed to be on the Baltic coast where German troops are reported to be concentrating, despite Nazi press deniais-United
in Bucharest, according to Press. messages received here.
Memel will be handed over to Germany almost immediately, the reporting-Reuter. states.
MISSION TO ROME
The names
Paris. Mar. 21.
Declaration Soon By
Big Democracies
LONDON, Mar. 21.
THE JOINT DECLARATION announcing a four Powers solidarity in the event of further German aggression, which Britain is sponsoring, will probably be couched in general terms, writes a diplomatic observer.
It is understood that the document will contain no definite commitments, or elaborate clauses.
The text is being considered | by the four governments con-
cerned-British, French, Soviet, Disorders In
Damascus
Sandbags In Streets Of Syrian City
·
GERMANY STRENGTHENING FRONTIER DEFENCES Rumanian politicnt circles feel, that with the support of the British,
Metz, Mar, 21. and Polish-but. nothing official The hurried Rumanin will be able to conclude a
strengthening ofis likely to emerge until to- treaty with Germany on equal foot-Germany's frontier defences is going morrow, or Thursday.
on across the border, it is reported here.
BRITAIN HESITANT Workmen of all trades are busy day the direction of M. Gailius, the Lithuanian:
and night under
While the Russians and Poles are It is rumoured that there is a move engineer officers, a number of whom desirous that the document should Governor at Memel, has confirmed that
on foot in influentiar circles to send were sent to the frontier on Saturday contain clauses binding the signator- ies to take'nction. It is believed int Germany
night an unofficial emissary on a special
Hundreds of tank traps are being British circles favour an immediate
DAMASCUS, Mar. 21. gave Lithuania a virtual mission to Italy.
constructed about a mile from the general declaration which does not
SANDBAGS of definite exclude the possibility of M. Laval, who French frontier.
HAVE been ultimatum, demanding ces
even an piled up to form blockhouses by negotiated the North African treaty It is stated that once these tank; military commitments, or sion of the territory.
with Signor Mussolini, and the Comte "tombs" are Anished, the Germans international conference afterwards, French troops who occupied strategic points of the city, "fol- de Chambrun, are mentioned as will begin building reinforced con- should the signatorics so desire. emissary, but M, Laval denies Iravingcrete pil-boxes, cleverly camounag- It is felt that a conference at the lowing Nationalist disorders. been approached on the matter.
ed; sheltering machine guns.
The first action of present crisis would be extremely
the French The frontier Is patrolled night and inconvenient, especially if held in troops was to destroy the barricades day by German S.S, Guards, armed Bucharest, as it is understood, the erected by the demonstrators.
Russlans are suggesting, while with rifles-Reuter,
elaboration of speciile commitments many Berlin, Mas, 21...would take too much time........ "ACTIVITY IN POLAND
Inspired sources state that Ger-j It is emphasised that the fact that Jooting. Warsaw, Mar. 21. many will revise its whole_altitude)
A number of leading agitators have The British Ambassador to Poland, towards Britain and the Continentnegotiations are proceeding with the
Russians over the drafting of the been arrested. Sir Howard Kennard, called at the as a result of the "Halt Hitler drive, declaration, should not be interpreted The trouble is understood to have
Simultaneously, well informed Foreign Office to-day, and it is
as a disagreement. It is emphasised | arisen from the French postponement believed that he communicated circles predict Memel's Incorporation that the present negotiations concern of ratification of the Franco-Syrian
few days. diplomatic in the Relch within
methods,
than rather
general Treaty.----Reuter, Reliable sources have confirmed principles. opinion of
yesterday's conference with the Ger-
The Governor gaid that Lithuania had also been told that should disturbances oc- cur in the meantime, German troops would march in and restore order.
He added that Lithuania was
considering her reply, and that an answer would be sent to-
morrow,
FIVE DAY ULTIMATUM Earlier, "Reuter" reported that.
a
handed to M. Urballs, the Lithuanian
It is realised here that If a decision is to be made. It must be done quick y. us Mussol is due to speak on Sunday.-Reuter Speelal,
Britain's proposed
measurce
the for Colonci Bock.
to
GERMAN POLICY
ITALY'S ATTITUDE
The statement continued that the action had been German Nate demanding the evacua meas forced upon Hungary in view of the concentration of ton of Memel territory within five
days was reported to have been It is thought here that Colonel Beckman Foreign Minister having resull- Rumanian troops on the Hungarian frontier.
is unwilling to commit himself toed 1 M. Urbsky's having taken pre- Deep interest is taken in the atti- Foreign Minister, during his inter- any rapid re-alignment of policy cic German proposals for Lithuan-tude of Italy, which doubtless, will The statement goes on to say that this is the view with Herr Joachim von Ribben-hitherto pursued, namely in net loin-lan consideration.
be clarified by Signor Mussolini's A special editions of the publication speech next Sunday. the German Foreign Minister. ing any bloc. He in hardly likely Tropt report stated that if Lithuania
"Political Information referring toj customary reply to such threats.
do so before his visit to London on
the British atṭlude mys: "circum- The departure of Signor Bernardo rejected the ultimatum, German April 3, when a thorough discussion stances are such that Germany will Attalico, the Italian Ambassador from troops concentrated on the Lithuanian of Poland's attitude is expected.
be compelled to take drastic and con- Berlin to Rome has arcused com- It is pointed out that Poland clusive mansures for a revision of the ment in political circles, as has the
and commitments with Rumania United Press.
to . which has hitherto been den
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frontier would march into the
Hungarian and Rumanian troops are already facing each other on the frontier, but there is no hint of any country. more serious developments. POLAND INTERCEDES
Later it was reported that Poland had interceded diplomatically and that the situation was much easier.
If, on the other hand, the demands'alerady has an alliance with France nttitude towards the Continent." FarisAmour of French approaches!
were accepted, Lithuanian frontiers Reuter. would be guaranteed, and Lithuanians would be given facilities for the port of Memel.
SECRET DIET SESSION
using
Dr. Neumann, the Memel Nazi
expected "Lithuania
It is believed that about five per cent of the total populeader, informed "Reuter that he lation of Hungary has been called to the colours.
Motor vehicles and farm waggons have been commandeered the Memel territory and all ralfway traffic has been disorganised by military re- quirements.
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surrender
In the near future."
the An extraordinary meeting of Lithuanian Parliament was called to Bill to consider the German demands.
Proceedings at the session were in
It is officially announced in Exchequer. Introduced Bucharest that the Hungarian Implement the decision instructing occupation of Ruthenia has been balances and gold securities without
banks to withhold the Czecho-Slovak camera. completed.
· NOT FOR FRONTIER
Bucharest, Mar. 21.
An omcial statement says that
the consent of the Treasury.-Reuter,
IN FRANCE, TOO
REPORT OFFICIALLY
CONFIRMED
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Kovno, Mar, 21.
The Lithuanian Parlament was Paris, Mar. 21. The French Government, follow-summoned by telephone to meet at following the decision of the Cabinet, ing the lead of London and Washing-11 a.m. for a special session,
The Memel deputies were not par-: the Government has concentrated a ton, has asked banks to immobilise
An official communique states that the German Foreign Minister had told the Lithuanian Foreign Minister, M. Urbsky, of Germany's demands for the incorporation of Biemel.
few divisions of Reservists, who will, all Czech assets, pending further telpating.
If necessary, support the troops on Instructions-Reuter. Special,
the frontier.
I
Rumabla follows a peace policy,
these units will remain of some dis-
AMBASSADOR LEAYES
The Italian Ambassador to Berlin
tance from the frontier, and will only has left secretly for Rome. jundergo exercises.
No German newspapers were allowed to comment on his depar ture.
As soon as neighbour States de mobilise, the Reservists will be sent home.
con-
Denunciation Of Navy Pact Can't Be Done, Says Britain
i
envoys con-
FRENCH MOBILISATION
Polish and Turkish Paris, Mar. 21. The Government is rushing the first ferred with Viscount Halifax to-day, batch of special decrees to put and M. Georges Bonnet, who is ac- French war industries on a 60-hour companylag the French President to footing.
London, is seeing Viscount Halifax Simultaneously, it has been an- to-morrow, when they will most declaration, and nounced that the outgoing class of likely discuss the conscripts who are due to leave the the concrete form which it thould be army in April will be retained for Biven. active service.
M. Then, who called at the Foreign to-day, 18 returning to. (Continued on Page 4.)
The permanent Army Staffs which |Office total 422 in peace time. have been increased to 4 total of 31,000/---- United. Press.
MAN POWER OF ARMY
London, Mar. 21. Mr. R. A. Butler, answering ques-
tions in the House of Commons to day, said that as far as he was aware, the man-power of the German army would remain unaffected by the an nexation of Bohemia and Moravia. that there was first-class equipment for a new army, including 700 firal- class planes in the whole of the Skoda works, Mr. Butler and that it
Asked whether it was not the case
was difficult to give information.
Damascus is quiet to-day, but shopkeepers have ,emptied their shops in-the-face-of-possible-
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GOVERNMENT SUBSIDY TO "REUTERS" AGENCY
'LONDON,/Mar. 21. REPORTS HAVE appeared in 'some quarters that the Ger- man Government is considering Anglo- denunciation of the German Naval Treaty of 1986. It is pointed out here that the
LONDON, Mar. 21: treaty contains no provision for de-
REFERENCES TO the.£0,000 allocation to "Reuters" which nunciation. The position is that it can only be legally terminated by
was paid as part of the additional wordage sent in services to mutual consent of the two parties 12 is sinted that no approach in this
foreign countries during the crisis last autumn were made sense has been made by the German
during a debate in Parliament yesterday on n Foreign Offico vote. In the event the annexation pro-government-British Wireless,
Sir Lambert Word interjected with "Unlted Press" states that Britain
Commander R. T. H. Fletcher said that they received a subsidy from the ceeds peacefully and amicably, "Ger- many would be generously has wurned Germany that a dentini- the remark that as Czech heavy ho made no attack on the business Government. Herr siderate to Lithuanian economic in-clation of the Treaty will not be guns and rifles were of a different principles or integrity of "Reuters", Mr. Noel Baker, sald that this The Ambassador, who saw
calibre, the advantage gained by but he wanted to know whether tho £6,000. WAR a trifiing sum 10 recognised. It has been learned from reliable
Germany was not as great as sug- messages In respect of which Parlia-"Reuters" in view of their annual Hitler before his departure, is bo- torcats the communique states. loved to have been recalled by
gested-Reuter.
ment was asked to sanction a grant turn-over, but it might do harm the sources that Lithuania has accepted Signer Mursoila! to report, on
of £0,000. were confined to speeches abroad it, it Germany's proposals... regarding
was thought that situation. Ig belloved to be
and comments favourable to the Teuters" service was under the Government, or whether they con- Influence of Government guidance. tained criticism of the Government's Mr. Samuel Storey referred to the. Borlin, Mar. 31. MILITARY CHIEFS SEE HITLER
Singapore criiiclams and attributed Over 40 have been arrested in
Commander Fletcher also asked these to keen compgution--which In Berlin, German military leaders connection with a bomb outrage near continuo sa meet Hiller.
whether any Dominion paper publishi- existed between two Malaya, groupa Takyo, Mar. 21. Bratislava, in which a bomb was
ed: these services, and if so, how of newspapers, one of whom wanted Rumours are current that the
The biggest Japanesa offensive much of them.
another service supplementary to thrown into the house of the German Germans are considerably strengthen Great Britain, whom they blame for of the establishment of the London since the capture of Hankow, has district leader, and at a German, wheing their western fortifications.
"Reuters ge the present crisis.
province wait-in the streptele de denda.
*The Berin Carrarpondent of the [^^In
SINGAPORE CRITICISM A Rome, the newspapers County Council to-day, which was begun in the Cheklang
ngainat 100,000 Chinese strung over
UPREME NA MONOPOLY IN MALAYA Neither bomb caused any injury-"Daily Telegraph" states that the unanimously claim that the British celebrated in the County Hall, Router,
Queen Mary occupied the Chair-000 miles along the Chientang. River, Commander Fletchtz quoted "criti- strained Anglo-German: relations is and French military precautions are
cisms of "Reuter in Singapore, and Rejecting the charges that- unwarranted and slate that the de-m's seat, looking down on a dis-and the Sheklang-Klangsi railway. CZECH CREDITS IMMOBILISED causing some snxiety in Berlin.
nguished gathering.
Units from North China, and added that In South America and "Reuters" had a monoploy in Malaya “ mocracies are heading for war, gy ON BRITAIN London, Mar. 21. ATTACKS
The fact that all newapapa Mr. John Burns, one of the sur-naval forces are assisting the rest of the United States/newf agencies were and India, Mr, Blore Bald that b In the House of Commons to-day, German and Italian new papers publish identical articles leads to the viving thembers of the first Council, the Japanese troops in Central China, taking advantage of this payment to reason of their vast organisation
Reuter. was present.---Reuter. Sir John Simos; Chancellor of the continue their virulent attacks, on boller that, the attacks are inspired.
discreditSTRriters, on the ground Auto (Continued on Page 7)et
The statement adds that there are no military concentrations frontier. and, the forces are
on the only
engaged in manoeuvres-Reuter.carrying an important message from Memel
BOMB IN BRATISTLAVA A Hitler.
The Memel delegates were, absent from to-day's special session of Par- fiament, Mennwhile it is expected o (Continued on Page 1.)
L.C.C. Celebrates Anniversary
London, Mar. 21, *** Queen Mary and the Princess Royal attended the 30th anniversary
Big Offensive In Chekiang Province foreign policy.
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