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THE CHINA MAIL, MARCH 17, 1939

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British Attitude On Czech Events Not Yet Decided

GERMAN THESIS

REJECTED

London, To-day.

It is impossible to state anything definitely at pre- sent concerning the British attitude towards recognition of Germany's latest annexations, writes a diplomatic observer.

APPEASEMENT

FRENCH

PREPARING

POLICY

FOR TROUBLE

Paris, To-day.

The precise status of the new Czecho-Slovak pro- vinces is still obscure, and it must be emphas- ised that there is no analogy between the union with Austria and the seizure of Czecho-Slovak lation giving the Government ex- territories.

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The Austrian Federal Chancellor, stitute a valuable bargaining asset Ger- when the Government negotiates invited Horr Seiss-Inquart,

settlement of any to come to Austria's assis with Germany Lance, but not even the German pro- Czecho-Slovak debts to British na- paganda 'machine has suggested tionala, and it is hoped a more satis- tant the Reich troops entered

It is reported in well-informed quarters that the Premier, M. Edouard Daladier, will ask the Cabinet to-day to sanction legis», ceptional powers to decree changes in the 40-hour week in arms fac- tories and the requisition of far- tories and labour in time of in- ternational tension.-Reuter.

factory, solution for creditors will wider diplomatic sígnificance

BANK NOT TO MAKE.

TRANSFERS

London, To-day.

CONDEMNED IN FRANCE

Paris, To-day.

In similar fashion to the British press, yesterday's French news-. papers reflect in no uncertain terms the reaction of the French people to the Nazi' seizure of Czech territory.

Most of the newspapers, even Ithe Rightist press, combine expres- Insion of disgust at the German ac-

French Premier, M. Daladier, and' | Foreign Minister, M. Bonnet.

Several newspapers say the two

Czecho-Slovakia at the urgent rebe obtained than that secured in the Ambassador's return.-Reuter. tion with denunciation of the

the case of the union with Austria. quest we

of the Czech President.

With the departure of Sir Basil BREACH OF COVENANTS Moreover, Mr. Chamberlain has Newton, British Minister in Pra-| already emphasised that Britain gue; for his new post in Baghdad, ・ The Government has asked the statesmen should be removed from

** annexation as regards!" this

ail is presumed that British inter- Bank of England not to make their posts, as "they constitute a breach of the Munich Covenants. ests will be represented by a charge any exceptional transfers of public danger."

This is the first time the French re- Czecho Slovak gold or balances The British attitude has also an d'affaires until it is decided to

press has reacted against the ap- important bearing on gold and for-place the Legation by a Consulate without reference to them.

the General

The Chancellor of the Exchequer peasement policy. eign currències belonging to

SIR NEVILE HENDERSON announced this in reply y to a Com former Czecho-Slovak State and

Sir John Simon prefaced his an- suggested It is expected that the British mons question which now in the Bank of England.

Thoy'at present are being rotain-] Ambassador in Berlin, Sir Nevile that he should prevent the large nouncement by saying ha under- ed by the Bank by orders of the Henderson, will.come to London gold reserves held in London by stood no request had been made very shortly. to report on the situa- the Czecho-Slovak National Bank for transfer of any part of the gold British Government.

tion, but it may confidently be stat being handed over to the German reserve up to the present-British

Wireless.. question of authorities. con-led that there is no

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