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THE CHINA MAIL, MARCH 16, 1989.

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SLOVAKIA OBEYS

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OF THE MEMEL GERMANS

Memel, To-day. That 150,000 inhabitants of the autonomous Memel Territory will proclaim their desire for ansch- luss to the Reich within the next few days is the opinion which prevails here.

Grounds for this assumption are to be found in a declaration made yesterday afternoon by the leader of the Memel Germans, Dr. Ernst Neu- mann, to the leaders of the Memel German Party.

SLOVAK CABINET DECLARES MORATORIUM

Bratislava, To-day.

Stating that forcible

separation

of Memel from the Reich constitut- ed a violation of the right of self- determination, he went on to point out that since 1929 Lithuania had constantly failed to fulfil the ob- ligations assumed in the Autonomy Statute.

the

from Since its separation Reich, Memel had suffered econo- mically.

NECESSARY. STEPS

Declaring that, in his capacity as leader of the Memel Germans, he

The former Slovak Minister, Cermak, Commander-in-Chief of the Hlinka Guards and the Minister of was authorized by 87 per cent. of Propaganda, Mach, in a joint inter-, Memel inhabitants to take the nc- in- view, gave details of the discussion cessary steps, Dr. Neumann

dicated what these steps will be in at the Slovak Cabinet meetings the following words: yesterday.

Herr Mach declared that reports from all parts of the country prov ed the Government master.

The situation on the Hungarian frontier had at first been critical. since Hungarian irregulars had violated the frontier at some points, but the formal recognition of Slovakia by Hungary had put an end to the tension.

POLISH INVASION

The Slovak Government. had, so far,

not received any" "official" in- formation that the frontier had been violated by Polish units, The Government was, moreover, confident, that formal recognition of Slovakia by Poland would make such violations impossible, and where such a violation might have occurred, steps would be taken to withdraw the units in question.

Concerning the situation in the interior, Herr Mach and Horr Cer mak stated that Czech troops were now evacuating and handing over their arms to the newly-formed Slovak army. The Czech troops would cross into Moravia as soon as the Reich Government's permis sion was obtained. -

SLOVAK “ARMY”

The Slovak Government is un- able to give details as to the strength of the Slovak army. Herr Cermak estimated it at 25,000, BRATISLAVA, TO-DAY. The forthcoming wedding of Mr. while Herr Mach gave the much SLOVAKIA HAS DECIDED TO Herbert George Foreman, civil ser-higher figure of 125,000 men. He JOIN THE ANTI-COMINTERN vant, residing at No. 20, Ventris added that this number would be 460,000 men in the PACT AND AN ANNOUNCE Road, and Miss. Doris Robinson, of increased

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mouth, England,

It has been further decided to re-pulp all Czech banknotes and state bonds, to establish a customs

LY.

Concerning the establishment of this morning.

· Legations, it is stated that so far only Germany, Hungary and Po-

announced was ..

land have recognised the new LORDS DEBATE

state, and that therefore Legations

in Berlin, Budapest and Warsaw

will be established forthwith.

It is stressed, however, that Slovak Legations will be establish-

MONDAY

"to"

frontier at Moravia and to declare ON a three-day moratorium. - Trans-

London, To-day;

ed at Rome, Paris, London and the The Foreign Secretary's state- Vatican, as soon as these coun- ment in the House of Lords on Cen- tries have recognised, the new tral Europe will be discussed on state. Trans-Ocean.

Monday-Reuter.

Ocean.

on

The Diet must be convened March 25 by the Governor.

It is our task to bring about fundamental change to this in- tolerable situation.

political We must regulate our and economic life according to jus tice and our own will, securing at existence in the same time, our such a manner that in future we shall not be subjected to the high- handed actions of others.

RAPID DECISIONS:

Refusing to allow ourselves to or open be dissuaded by veiled threats of our opponents, we shall create laws to which titled on the grounds of justice, nationhood and blood.

The 'present

demands rapid decisions,

moment

we are en-

of As the duly elected deputies

not the people, we to-day enjoy only the legislative privilege. but also the right of negotiating direct- ly.

As leader of all German organiza- tions in Memel and as a duly elect- I ed deputy from the district, believe I am privileged to under- take on behalf of 87, per cent. of the--Memel population-all-necessary measures and negotiations. I shall be guided only by my duty, to my people and country.

I request that you, my comrades and deputies, also place your con- fidence in me.

May the Almighty grant us power to complete our mission for bless- ing our beloved country."-Trane- Ocean.

KING MAY SIGN CANADIAN BILLS

London, To-day. The King will prorogue the Cana Twenty-four tuberculosis, 18 dian Parliament if that body's bust. measles, five chickenpox, three in Ottawa on his visit to the Domin- two ness is anded by the time he arrives. diptheria, two smallpox and

For the first time, the King will dysentery cases were reported to the Hong Kong Health authorities sign some of the Bills passed by yesterday.

Canadian Parliament.