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PRAGUE GOVERNMENT WORKING ON PLAN WHEREBY COUNTRY WILL BE DIVIDED INTO MANY CANTONS

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Sudetens To Have Three Regions: An Independent Diet

KUNDT NOT AN ENEMY

Prague, August 31.

It is understood that the Government is working on a plan. based on the Swiss Constitution by which the country will be divided inta a secre of cantons, including three in Sudeten German regions. The Sudetens will have an independent diet, as will the Bobe- mians, Carpathian Russians and Slovakians. The general Parliament in Prague. to which delegates from the cantons will be elected, will deal with questions affecting the whole country and also general fin. ance; foreign affairs and defence.

All these proposals. however, are still in the clémentary form, and before they can be discussed in de- tail with the Sudetens the question of principles laid down by the Sudeten Deputy. Herr Kundt, must first be solved--(Reuter),

PRAGUE MEETING

Prague, Aug. 31. While the greatest secrecy is being maintained regarding the meeting yesterday between the President, Fr. Edouard, Benes, and the Sudeten leaders, Herr Kundt and Herr Sebedowsky. it is obviously the beginning of fresh contacts which may mark the turning point in the whole situation

DIRECT APPEALS

There is some speculation as to whether the United States Government will undertake more specific action in an "ef- fort to maintain peace. Such

FURTHER

EXPANSION OF U.S. NAVY

Washington. August 31. Admiral William D. Leahy, Chief of Staff of the Navy, stated yesterday th

for Congress would be asked

an increase of U.S. 3200,000,000 in funds for the fleet expan- sion programme.

Admiral Leahy's statement was made after he had confer- rad with President Roosevelt. --(Reuter).

action might take the form of NEW FRENCH

a direct appeal to Berfin and Prague by President Roosevelt or Mr. Cordell Hall,

WORKING HOURS

Although officials naturally, de- DECREES MEET

cline confirmation "it is widely felt here that President Roosevelt

would not permit Europe to drift OPPOSITION

into war without raising his voice and at least putting on record the abhorrence the American people will feel for any leader or leaders: who deliberately break peace. -- (Reuter),

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FRENCH UNANIMITY

Paris. Aug. 31.

The reason why the proposed and Dr. Benes meeting between Herr Henlein has been put off is not explained but possibly the Unanimous approval has been Czech President preferred to see given by the French Cabinet to the Herr Kundt rather than Herr Hen-policy followed during the past lein, who has never taken the Oath month by the Foreign Minister. M. or Allegiance.

Georges Bonnet.

Herr Kundt. as leader of the Sudeten Parliamentary Party. Is regarded by the Czechs as an op- is not ponent, but

stamped an enemy of the present regime. POSITION EXPLAINED Herr Kundt and Herr Sebe- be reputed to dowsky "" are moderate Sudetens and there is reason to believe that Dr. Benes has explained to them how far, the Government

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prepared to go towards mutual agreement.

It is learned in well-inform- ed quarters that, following the Cabinet meeting, the position of France, vis-a-vis Czecho- slovakia, remains unchanged. and that France will executed all obligations under the pact with that country. General Vuillemin, Chief of Staff of the French Air Force. left no doubt regarding this in the mind. of German Ministers during his recent visit to Germany.

It is thus considered that any to Berlin recalling undertakings towards

If the Germans consider that the demarche Government proposals meet their France's view on the two questions of prin- Czechoslovakia would be super ciple on which they take their fluous, particularly as it is desired stand, namely, the recognition ofito avoid any action which might their juridical entity and full be misinterpreted in Germany.-- equality of status, then negotia- (Reuter). tions will be resumed with some hope of success.-(Reuter),

NO FURTHER STATEMENT · .. |

London, Aur, 31

The British Government will make no further statement as long as there is any chance of achieving a settlement of the Czech problemi.

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London, Aug. 31.

In a speech at Caithness yester- day, the Liberal Parliamentary ¡Leader, Sir Archibald Sinclair re- ferred to Sir John Simon's speech on Saturday and said that in giv ing warning by the mouth of the Chancellor of the Exchequer the Reuter is informed that the Gov-British Government had the whole ernment still hopes and belleves country behind it. that such a chance exists, but it depends, firstly, on the extent and reality of the concessions the Czech Government is making of a pre- pared to make, and, secondly on the extent and nature of the in- fluence exerted from outside on the Sudeten Germans, and on the spirit. with which the Sudetens meet the Czech Government proposals.

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There is no tendency in London to minimize or exaggerate gravity of the decisions which have

It would be well, he thought, if those concerned realised that If they forced this issue they 'could not count on any dissen- sion in British publie opinion but that they would be con fronted by a united nation. -(British Wireless).

BURMESE ASKED TO RESTORE

to be taken in the immediate fu- GOOD RELATIONS

ture by both sides in Czechoslova-

kia and by their friends outside,

SUDETEN RESTRAINT

It has been observed with satisfaction in London that the self-defence order issued by the Sudeten leaders to their fol lowers during the week-end does not "appear to have been followed by any appreciable re- laxation of discipline.

On the Czech side it is confident- ly expected that the Prague Gov- ernment will do its utmost to avoid incidents.--(Reuter),

WASHINGTON WATCHING

Washington, Aug. 31 President Roosevelt yesterday conferred with Mr. Cordell Hull, Secretary of State who went to the White House after reading the latest dispatches from Europe.

It is expected that the US. Am- bassador in London, Mr. Joseph → Kennedy, will report to President Roosevelt today on his interview with the British Prime Minister, Mr. Neville Chamberlain.

"Rangoon, August 31.

Paris, August 31. The Executive for the Parls region of the Workers' Unions has issued a manifesto attack- Ing the decrees passed by the Cabinet" yesterday to extend working hours and "speed up the output of arms.

The manifesto calls on individual unions to be ready for any action Confederation General du the Travall (the "French Trade Unions Congress might require.

The administrative committee of the C.G.T. 1s meeting today--

(Reuter).

DOCKERS OBJECT TO HOURS OF WORK

Marseilles. August 31. A.meeting of dockers last night decided to refuse to comply with the new hours of work and over- time scale.

A meeting of representatives of all Trade Unions has been called for today in support of the dockers.

(Reuter).

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Warders Held For Death Of Prisoners

Philadelphia, August 31. Two

been warders have charged with homicide in con- 'nection with the deaths of four prisoners who were on a bunger strike in the paol here. The accused have been ordere; to be held for trial with bail.

The prisoners, were found naked in their cells in conditions which are compared by the Assistant District Attorney with the Black Hole of Calcutta.

Their bodies were black and blue. The Coroner found that their deaths were due to scalding and that there were also signs of suffo. | caldon.--(Reuter).

action to restore good relations between the different communi-, ties

In Mandalay, where there ha

trouble.

been fresh outbreak of

the police, who were heavily rein-

At a meeting, with leaders of forced recently, were

all political shades yesterday the open fire on the rioters.

Two Buddhist A. D. Governor, Commander Cochrane, appealed for immediate wounded.—(Reuter).

forced t

monks were

Surprise Witness Called In Sensational N.Y. Trial

·New York, August 30. John F. Curry, former Tam- many leader, was yesterday called as a surprise witness In the trial of James L Hines --for 'corruption.

He caused a sensation when he alleged that Hines In 1933 requested the nomination of Dodge as District Attorney. Dodge-predecessor of the Dis- frict Attorney who is now con- dueting the case against Hines -was elected. ARMA

Tammany district leader. Of the latter, Hines was the most power- ful

The Commissioner of Police in- variably complied with his requests, MISTAKEN IDENTITY

Mr. J. Stryker, counsel for Hines, is expected to try and prove that the defendant is a victim of mis- taken identity and that witnesses have been confusing him with Larry Carney, who was the "trig ger-man" or expert killer employ Curry admitted that between led by the Dutch" Schultz gang. 1929 and 1934, while he was leader and who was known as "the

Deacon." The American Ambassadors in at Tammany Hall, he asked the

Carney allegedly fought beside Berlin and Prague are also closely Police Commissioner several times watching and reporting on the to change the assignments of Schultz in the biggest gang battle situation, the extreme gravity of various police constables and de- in New York's history in January. which nobody here attempts to tectives: Curry said he did this 1931, when both were severely

whenever requested to do so by a wounded(Reuter), minimize:

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