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THE CHINA MAIL, AUGUST 27, 1988,

PRAGUE'S NEW MINORITIES COMPROMISE PROPOSALS New Tone Of Optimism After Days Of Gloom Scheme For Small Cantons Believed

Envisaged

London, To-day.

That the Prague Government has decided to treat the Nationalities issue on a new basis in order to meet the demands of the Sudeten German Party is proclaimed in large headlines by the papers here.

While earlier editions spoke of increasing tension in the Czech Capital, the tone of the latest re- ports is noticeably optimistic and particularly in the "Times," "Daily Mail" and "Daily Express."

LOUVRE GIVES ALLEGED VERSION

Paris, To-day.

"The Times" declares that al- though the political atmosphere became more and more oppressive

yesterday, it improved perceptibly after the special Cabinet Commit- tee had held two meetings. It is learned that the Czechoslovak Cabinet is ready to negotiate with the Sudeten Germans on a' differ- ent basis.

The paper

adds that the plan provides for an establishment of larger autonomous administrative districts, of which

three to four

Declaring itself to be. in posses-would be put under the control of the Runciman the Germans. The Nationalities sion of details of

would be made responsible for the plan for solution of the Czechoslo- administration of these districts, vak minorities problem; "Louvre":

states that the plan consists of two parts the first of which provides for the creation of 21 small cantons, ten of which would be distinctly German in their character and ad- 'ministration.

The Daily Express" says that four of the eight demands made by Konrad Henlain at Karlsbad would be granted in full and adds that Prague Government` ́circles are optimistic as to the plan being adopted.

The "Daily Mail" claims to know that the new proposals will be handed to the leaders of

SHE CAN DO EVERYTHIN G BUT GROW. Yvonne Herd, of Ashford, Middlesex, who will be 17 in September, can do practically everything but grow-she is only 4 feet 81⁄2 inches high! Her Girl Guide badges Include cookery, housewifery, sewing, knitting, needle- work, toy-making, dancing, nursing and ambulance work. She is also- a good acrobat, and amateur stag comedienne, and can sing and play. A good skater, she has also won swimming certificates, and has been chosen to represent. Ashford in a Queen of Roses Festival. But she cannot grow. Yvonne, who attends a commercial school wearing short frock and socks, has just had a letter turning down her first applica tion for a job unless she can stretch 3%1⁄2 inches by the time she is 17. Photo shows —

Yvonne canvassing votes for an Ashford hospital charity. Her customer is Mrs. Ada Tedby, who will not be 17 until ́ ́ next March, and was married last Easter. Mrs. Tedby says that fail- ing in love made her grow up-But Yvonne is not interested in boys!

days, states, in order to create a strong and the Sudeten German Party to-day within the next few

the paper.

determined element in Europe in These cantons would have local and stresses that the assurance

While making concessions to these troubled times.” Parliaments which would deal with given by the leaders of the Hun-

responsibility, concluded all questions except those pertaining will fully support the Sudeten Ger-slovakia could

garian minority-namely that they facilitate a compromise, Czeoho- This

under no circum-Dr. Hodza, did not exclude clari- stances neglect her duty, namely fication of relations with ̈ Germany man demands for autonomy has contributed in a great degree to the maintenance of unity, invio-and particularly of the situation in the development of the new situa- lability and strength of the State the Danubian basin.-Trans-Ocean. tion.

to foreign policy and national fence.

de-

The second plan is said to provide for economic and financial support for Czechoslovakia,

These statements and commen-. taries of the British press contain to in substance what is reported by a for representative of the "Daily Tele- graph" who had an interview with

England would be requested grant a loan at low interest 'which Czechoslovakia' would sell England certain quantities of manu- factured goods at low prices. The exchange quota between Czechoslo vakia and other Central European countries would also be raised. Trans-Ocean,

VAAS

the Czech Prime Minister, Dr. Hodza, regarding the adoption of this "new third basis" for a fur- ther discussion of the Nationalities problem. Dr. Hodza hopes to be able to publish his new proposals

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