1938-09-14 — Page 23

Historical Survey Of

Czecho-Slovakia

(Continued from Pape 7.)

from

suffering veyed to hospital dangerous knife wounds. Hin

Kaiser, whose problem, it is not unlikely, writes sallant was Franz the diplomatie correspondent of name appeared on a conch list of Reuter, at Britain and France will candidates at the recent municipal use their good offices in the capitala etectionn.-Trans-Ocean.

of Czecho-Slovakio.~~Reuter,

British Warning

It has been disclosed

London, May 13.

that

Situation Worse Since May 21

Prague. Aug. 10.

in Kituation

The view that the the Czecho-Slovakia has become worse British Ambassador to Berlin, Sir rather than improved since May 21 Neville Henderson, called as Herr was expressed in a communique Is-

to von Ribbentrop on Wednesday convey

second warning that Nazi sued by the Sudeten German head-

quarters following n

n meeting of the party leaders to-day.

aggression in Czecho-Slovakia migh involve Germany and Britain la war-United Press.

SO long as

Europe Nervous

Recent Incidents and the murder of Sudeten German at Glaserwaki, it was stated, had prompted the Sudeten Demands

Government to take measures which Berlin, May 21.

the Sudeten According to a message from there directed against

Germans Sudeten German Press Bureau al

It is generally felt that the com- Prague, the Sudeten Party Com- mittee met tu-day following incid-unique rather exaggerates the facts ents involving Sudeten Germans and and the Sudeten German view is not Czechs in Prague and other towns shared in ather quarter-Reuter. It was decirled to refuse to negotiate with the Government

London, Aug. 12. order was not guaranteed in the Sudeten

Considerable nervousness has been German regions. The Sudetens also demand freedom of caused in European capitals by the speech, freedom of the press, per-preparations of the German Govern- mits for public meetings and per-ment for large-scale manoeuvres of mission to form groups of Sudeten the Helch Army and Air Force next Germans as conditions before nego-week. Extensive plans are being

carried tiation is considered.-Reuter.

through, including the fest- Ing of the recent defence law which places civilian property at the dis- posal of the Government almost without restriction.

Sudetens Win At Election

Prague, May 23. The first results of the municipal

affiction.

elections in Czecho-Slovakin huve Speculation has been aroused in now been received. They

ern London us to

concern

to whether Germany is In main big German towns. In the preparing for a crisis in Czeclio- total 33 municipalities where count-Slovakin, although a Whitehall of

ten ficial ing has been completed the Sudeten

that the reports emphasised

for alarm. France is German Party received 84,102 votes.give no basis for als In addition the Social Democrats re-disinclined to put 100 much faith in ecived 10,800 votes. All other Ger- the reports, but at the same tine man parties have been assimilated the Government is watching the by the Sudeten German Party. This situation and has already consulted result means that the Sudeten Ger- Great Britain.

man Party has received an average

of 88.56 of the entire German vote.

compared with 50,221 votes obtained

by the party in their towns at the

Deadlock Unbroken

Prague, Aug. 18.

Lord Runciman to-day conferred

Just Parliamentary elections in 1935, with Herr Konrad Henlein at the an increased poll of not less than Rothensnets Casile, near the Sudeten 44.4 per cent. In these 33 Germantown of Konwtau, but fulled to break municipalities the Communists poll- the deadlock.

ed 4,286 and the Czech Parties: 17,892-Trans-Ocean.

Czechs In German Territory Berlin, May 23. The third alleged infringement of German territory by Czecho-Slova- klans is reported by the officiul news-agency. It asserts that some Czech soldiers covered with

straw

Diplomats

ore pessimistic follow- ing Lord Runciman's return, owing to the report that Herr Henlein has refused to resume negotiations until the Government delegates have agreext for "loent self-government for the

Sudetens to

form an in- tegral part of the negotiations; an understanding of the general prin- ciples before discussion of speelne complete equality with the Czechs in

the border bridges at Ulrich the conduct of the State Instead of

of

minority."

The Sudelens might then com- promise on the eight Carisbad de- mands-United Press.

and Holienfurth, north which are half Czech and half Geras man. They allegedly poured petrol on the straw and tried to set the bridges on fire. While they were carrying this out they are alleged to have stepped into Germun ferri- side of the tory, on the German bridge-Reuter.

*

Slovak Autonomy

Prague, Aug. 20. A week's Intensive efforts have not narrowed the gap between the Sudeten and Crech camps. The Government's decision to appoint Sudetens to superior administrative posts is welcomed by the Sudetens as a friendly gesture, but not as a contribution towards substantial their demands. ------

Fierce German Press Attacks

Berlin, May 25. The German press has looked a fresh torrent of, denunciation against the Czecho-Slovakian people Da result of the border incidents. The press had been quiescent during the discussions between Dr. Mlian Hodza No date has yet been fixed for and Herr Konrad Henlein, presum-resumption of the negotiations. ably to avoid Influencing the purleys in any way.

The

Sudetens are simply standing on their eight points. while the Gov- ernment requires time to consider the position.

Well informed quarters interpret the tone of tlie German press as in- dicaling that Germany will protect The Slovale autonomists have sub- her nationals by every means in hermitted th Bill, which will not power and the relief from danger facilitate the Government's task. can only be lasting so long as no Normally such a Bill would not be serious incidents occur during the taken seriously, but it is not wel electionsUnited Press.

Czech Government's Minority

Statuta

comme

the Government at a time when unity is a paramount need.

It demands a Slovak Diet to deal with all questions directly affecting Slovakia, complete freedom of language and a Slovak army officer- ed by Slovaks, stationed In Slovak territory,

Prague, July 21. The constitution of four separate Parliaments, one each in Bohemin, Moravia-Silesia, Slovakin, and But- benin, with each enjoying provincial Since Father Hlinka's death, the autonomy, is reported to be one of Slovak Party is governed by a Com- the main points in the Government's mittee of Five,

whose principal now members are Monsignor Tiso and minority statute, which been completed. Czecho-Slovakia's Deputy Sidor-Reuter. finance and foreign policy, as well asdefence, will be reserved to the [National Assembly ---Reuter.

has

Lord Runciman For Prague Prague, July 20.

It is officially confirmed that the British Government has taken the initiative in proposing to send Lord Runelman to Prague in an advisory capacity-Reuter.

Germans Pleased

Prague, July 27.

German Guard Shot

Prague, Aug. 27.

A German frontier guard on the Czech border' fatally shot a man who was alleged to be a Czech smuggler attempting to cross into German territory,--Renter Bulletin.

Sudetens Reject Proposals

Prague, Aug. 30.

It is learned that the Sudetens have decided to reject the new pro- posals by the Czech Government.

In expressing willingness to state According to sources here, the their ease to Lord Runelmun, the Sudetens have decided to push for Sudeten Germans emphasise that self-government on line similar to they regard Lord Runciman as athe quasi-independence enjoyed by mediator who is independent of any the former Irish Free State (Eire).

-United Press. Government-Reuter.

Three

Serious Incident

Prague, Aug. 7.

According to the United

n

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NEWS OF THE DAY IN PICTURES

FROM FAR AND NEAR

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PHOTONEWS

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1938.

HAPPENINGS

AS SEEN BY THE CAMERA'S EYE

SPECIAL PICTURES OF CORRIGAN'S

Douglas Corrigan, in gray trousers he bought in Ireland-"because the seat of my pants wore out on the fight"-but sull with his famous wind-breaker, grins a happy response to greetings from the crowd, on the steps of New York's city hall. At left is Mayor La Guardia, who paid tribute to "deliberate impetuosity". Behind Corrigan is his brother Harry, of Baltimore.

2.--That Germans should have the proportion of 30 per cent. 3.That nationals should be em- ployed as far as possibic in Government posts in their own districts, with the exception of the defence organisation;

of Czech 1.That the number

police In non-Czech districts should be gradually reduced. 1.--That

the law relating languages should be modified; 0. That a loan should be floated for public works, part to be

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Henlein Visits Hitler

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While the temperature leaped higher than 90 degreen, a paper snowstorm descended on lower New York and at least 1,000,000 persons, by police estimate, roared. welcome to Douglas Corrigan, youthful Los Angeles flier who flew the wrong way" to Ireland. The overhead close-up of the parade up Broadway shows Corrigan waving from the automobile in centre.

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Outline of Plans

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Prague, Sept. o.

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R. A. CAMIDGE, note. London, Aug. 30. A serious incident occurred nt Great diplomatic activity is going

Premier Hodza's "last word," it is

Itongkong, 29th June, 1830. Sauz to-day, when Communists re on in Europe in an effort to evade

# It is learned in well-informed authoritatively learned, contains turning from a demonstration nasall-the necessity for stronger measures. ed Sudeten Germans in the street. It is learned that the Czecho-

quarters that the principles on which new concession' which will complete-

the grant many of the Czech Government's offer to the ly Germans Sudeten

were Slovakia Government plans to offer Sudetens is based are recognition of demands. seriously injured and several slightly. a new basis for negotiations

with

territorial autonomy, full equality of It sefiles two of the outstanding The police dispersed the

crowd. the minorities and will fill serv status and equality of language. points disputed by the Sudetens and using rubber

truncheons-Trans-considerable concessions in the

Government members state that the Ocean.

terest of peace. There has been These points satisfy the basic remaining point is already at least Preas suggestion, too, of a three months' principles laid down by Herr Kundt four-fifths granted. over 20 were injured in the riot. It truce in order that all problems

and on which he insisted before is claimed that the Communists may be settled at ease and hasty

houted: "Down with Henlein: actions avoided. Down with Hitler."

Britain is preparing for the worst emergency, however,

Territorial autonomy will give the British Ministers Moet and orders which amount to parilal mobilisation

Germans complete liberty to or are said to have already been issued.

London, Sept. B. ganise affairs according to their own

it is more likely that the Govern- seems to indicate a definite polley, Delhi

GAN desire. Quality status gives them

Sir Kingsley

quarters belleve that Hongkong Prague Concessions

special recognition as Germans. Wood called at Downing Street this ment will merely instruet Sir Nevlile while zome

Henderson, Ambassador in Germany, Hitler's Black Guards from Ger- Howrah.

the Despite alleged terrorism and sup- nflernoon. Later Prague, Sept. 1.

callers included to explain the Driush attitude to many are participating in The immediate compromise pro-

pression, the Sudetens have been Mr. Malcolm MacDonald.

Herr Hiller at Nuremberg-Trans- demonstrations, able

In the afternoon: Lord Halifax, Ocean,

Czech to organise themselves thor-

newspapers accept. the comprises gramme

the following

oughly to the smallest detalls of life and Sir Robert Vansittart had a fur-

Government's proposals calmly and seven points:

in the Sudalen region. They alther conference with the Premier,

suggest that pressure should now be 1~~~That national groups should be ready have what is described as Sir Neville Chamberlain, the con

exerted on the other side in order given speclied proportions of shadow ministries, also a police or ference lasting unill about 9 p.m.

to secure the acceptance of the plan their share in the administra- | ganisation" modelled "as" in Germany, The Polish Charge d'Affaires call-

and the cessation of outside Inter- tom of the country; ;

and all: their motor vehicles are re-led on the Foreign Office during the

Sadeten Killed

Prague, Aug. 0.

Fa Sudètan-German supporter of He Henlein Party is reported to have been killed by a Sudeten German Democrat, after a political discusalon In a town in Bohemia-Reuter Bul

Another Incident. Another outrage on a member of he Stileten: German Party – is ran from Hortau, Western Josef Weaner being con-

To Define Attitude

London, Sept... The political parleys in Downing

Eight were injured isst night in- Street continued unul 2 pm. The cluding two policemen in rioting The Sudeten Party, however, an-chief problem discussed is said to be which broke out at Aussig. continuing the negotiations in denounces that only complete satisfac- whether the Government should st A bomb was thrown at an emply tion is acceptable-United Press, the present juncture definte its schoolroom at Hultchin, but there

attitude to the latest Czech, pro-were no casualties.

tall.

Lord Inskip

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