1938-04-27 — Page 4

Czech Government

To Negotiate With

The Henlein Sudetens

Prague, To-day.

The speech made by the Sudeten German leader, Konrad Henlein, on Sunday, continues to be the chief topic of discussion in political quarters, and the demand that Sudeten Germans be al- lowed to make open confession of their adher- ence to National-Socialism, draws forth a great deal of critical comment. Although some Czech newspapers violently criti- cise some of Herr Henlein's statements, it ap- pears that the Czech Government is willing to enter into negotiations for settlement of the minority problem with the Sudetens..

the

As official quarters declare that ly be forbidden-although the Czech Government will continue Sudeten National-Socialist Party the drafting of the Minority Sta-was dissolved in 1933—since pro- -tute, forecast by Premier Hodza, it hibition would be incompatible with will legally settle the entire com- the constitutional guaranteed free- plex question.

dom of opinion.

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PRAGUE VIEW Generally speaking, the view is held in Prague that Herr Henlein's

The Government, it is said, would naturally prefer 2 settlement bilateral agreement-that is, reached through agreement with the Sudetens-to an unilateral speech should be no insuperable

agreement.

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obstacle to negotiations with the Sudetens, but it is thought that it is too early to forecast future de-

It is believed, however, that the velopments. Trans-Ocean.

actual negotiations can hardly be-

gin before termination of the com-

The B.. I. Steam Ship Talma will munal elections which are to take leave for Amoy, Moji Kobe and place late in May or early in June. Osaka on Thursday at 7.am

As regards Herr Henlein's re-

the

ference to National-Socialist ideals, The s.s. "Rawalpindi” left Shanghai the view is expressed that adheren-yesterday and is due here on ce to National-Socialism can hard- 29th instant at about 6 am.

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ANDORRA BRIDGE MINED

Paris, To-day. Spanish Government Sappers have mined the bridge over the river which connects the diminutive Pyrennees Republic of Andorra with Republican Spain, and the French Commissioner for the Pyre- nees has protested, requesting de- tailed information of the measures taken, according to press reports last evening.

The Commissioner, say the ports, accused the Spanish troops. of violating international law. Trans-Ocean.

M. HERRIOT BOUND FOR EGYPT

Marseilles, To-day.

M Edouard Herriot, president of the Chamber of Deputies and Ma- yor of Lyons, sailed from Marseil- les yesterday for Egypt. He is accompanied by his wife...

Before embarking, M. Herriot told interviewers that he would perform the ceremony of opening the Franco- Egyptian School în Heliopolis. Trans-Ocean,

DOCK MISHAP

Wong Ping, a workman, yesterday admitted to the Queen Mary Hospital after falling from a davit while working on the ss. Hoogly at Taikoo Docks.

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