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THE CHINA MAIL, MARCH 17, 1989

Munich Pact Signatories

Asked To

To Rescue Ruthenia

HOPEFUL VIEW

OF MEXICAN

OIL DISCUSSION

MEXICO CITY, TO-DAY,

STATEMENT, HAS BEEN IS- SUED ON THE DISCUSSIONS

HUNGARIAN

TROOPS OCCUPY

CAPITAL

Berlin, To-day.

A VERY HOPEFUL OFFICIAL Ukrainian circles in Berlin state that the Ruthen- ian Government has sent a telegram to the four signatories of the Munich Agreement (Britain, France, Italy and Germany) asking their help and guarantee of the independence of Ruthenia.

BETWEEN PRESIDENT- CAR- DENAS AND MR. DONALD RICHBERG REGARDING THE EXPRÓPRIATED AMERICAN OIL PROPERTY,

The statement says that much progress was made.

The views of the oil companies Meanwhile, Chust, the Ruthenian capital, was oc- cupied by Hungarian troops at 7 o'clock (G.M.T.) last evening.

and the Mexican Government are described as reaching approxima“ tion."—Rauter.

COTTON EXPORT SUBSIDY PLAN FOR AMERICA

New York, To-day.

The cotton export subsidy plan, foreshadowed on Wednesday by the Secretary for Agriculture, Mr. Henry A. Wallace, may be expect- ed to be announced in a relatively few days, says the Washington correspondent of the New York "Journal of Commerce" in a fore- cast yesterday.

BOMBERS

FOR DUTCH EAST INDIES

Washington, To-day.

The Netherlands military com- mission has placed ardèrs' in the United States for 18 Douglas bombers in connexion with the

strengthening of the Netherlands India defences

The commission, headed by

turning to Holland 'to-day.-Reu- ter.

vice-Admiral van Dulm, is re

ROOSEVELT TO

The resistance encountered by the Hungarian PRESS FOR

army of occupation had been sporadic and local. There was no organised opposition.

Chief difficulties were the weather and lack of roads.

From Sighet (Rumania) comes, a despatch saying that large numbers of Czech troops.have taken refuge in Rumania.

M. Volosin, the deposed Ru- thenian Premier, who has taken refuge at Sighet, was accom- panied by M. Stefani, former Minister of Cults in Ruthenia.

estimated to contain 50 officers and Strings of Czech military lorries,

2,000 men with their wives and families and many household goods, have crossed the frontier.

RUMANIAN REFUGE

The correspondent added that there have been renewed discus-

: In addition, 2,000 Czech Jews and sions at the White House on such Ruthenians have sought refuge at

Sighet. a project.

In his statement, Mr. Wallace Before the Hungarian troops en- intimated that the United States tered Chust, all Czech and Ruthen- would soon enter the world cottonian officials fled. markets. on a competitive basis, al- The occupation of Ruthenia is not though he declined to say whether yet complete, and areas not yet in

DISSOLUTION

OF RESTAURANT

PARTNERSHIP

GUAM DEFENCE

Washington, To-day, Senator Walsh, chairman of the Senate naval committee, in- dicated yesterday after a confer- ence at the White House that President Roosevelt intends to press for construction of "har bour developments" at Guam at a cost of $5,000,000, in spite of one setback from Congress.

An action in which Alphonso

Aires, cited Alberta Pasquali, of dent had not objected to elimina- Piovanelli, now residing in Buenos

Senator Walsh said the Presi-

Dina House, as defendant was tion of the Guam project from heard in the Supreme Court by Sir the current Naval Air Base Bill, but would probably recommend Atholl MacGregor this morning, its inclusion in a later Bill. au- Mr. H. G. Sheldon, instructed by thorising expenditures for deve

and thelopment of various rivers Mr. D. L. Strellett, was for

Reuter plaintiff, who sought dissolution of harbours. a partnership formed in May 1997; under the name of Frascatti's, a statement of accounts and payment of moneys due to him, of such other relief as the Court might deem fit.

Mr. Sheldon submitted that the

last year, when the business sold.

CZECH MINISTER REJECTS GERMAN DEMAND

plans under consideration would the hands of the Hungarians are partnership was dissolved in August IN U.S.

confusion.

Involve a direct export subsidy.. stated to be in a state of complete

Mr. Wallace added that the specific plan to be adopted was up to Congress. Router.

BONNET TO VISIT LONDON WITH PRESIDENT

FIGHTING AT CHUST

was

that

Washington, To-day

Mrs. Piovanelli, who said she held a power of attorney from her husband, told the Court that he One high Czech military official, invested $8,500 in the business. The Czech Ministër in the United

re-Pasquali did one of many who have taken

not share in States, Dr. Vladmir Hurban refus- fuge in Rumania, told Reuter that the capital: The " business ed to turn the Czech Legation over fighting broke out in Chust after was sold for $6,750 and this time to the German Embassy when or- receipt of the Hungarian ultimatum. was handed to the Italian Consul- dered to do so yesterday by the

Members of the young Ukrainian General. Outstanding debts of the German Charge d'Affaires. militia, principally composed of business was paid from this sum, Dr. Hurban, declared. that he Mr. Sheldon submitted that had not received instructions from Prague and would act only when The French Foreign Minister, M. In the end the officers gave over plaintiff was entitled to re- he received such an order.→Transs Georges Bonnet, will, accompany practically everything and left for turn of hris capital from President Lebrun on his State visit Sighet.. to London next week..

London, To-day.

M. Bonnet will take any oppor- tunity which may arise to have political talks with British states- men. Reuter.

CASINO MATSHED FIRE ALARM

A large matshed, formerly used for accommodating refugees at Shumchun, was completely gutted by fire last night.

youths, demanded the army's wea- leaving a balance of $3,935,18. pons and equipment.

VAIN EFFORTS

In the meantime the Ukrainians were in the streets with rifles vain- ly trying to hold the province. The officer added that

the

Ukrainians would have welcomed

the balance, and that the re mainder should be divided equally between Plovanelli and Pasquali. Plaintiff's share was, therefore,

; 38,717.59.

The Chief Justice made an or der in these terms.

"י

the Germans but were determined HAIMEN SHELLED

to fight the Hungarians, but they had not the slightest chance. Reuter.

Chinese territory.

Kinhwa, To-day: Haimen, coastal town in Cheklang, suffered heavy damage as a result

Ocean..

SIR BASIL NEWTON FOR BAGHDAD

London, To-day,

Sir Basil Cochrane Newton.. Minister in Prague, has been

of terrific bombardment by four pomted Ambassador in Baghdad. Japanese warships on Wednesday

Fire appliances from Kowloon Fortunately there were no re-ware wrecked. were unable to render assistance | fugees in the shed,

in extinguishing the outbreak, | located close to thech was |

owing to the structure being in Casino,

Scores of shops and residences As Czecho-Slovakia is now

German province, Britain ceases to have diplomatic representation there, though the consular service

emains ut their posts, →→

The Japanese vessels. steamed Shumchun close to the Chinese boom and fired

about 85 round Central News,