1938-09-14 — Page 35

Historical Survey Of

Czecho-Slovakia

(Continued from Pope 10.)

Iveyed to hospital

dangerous knife wounds.

problem, it is not unlikely, writes sallant was Franz the

suffering

from His 01- Kalser, whose

a coach list of

diplomatic correspondent of name appeared on Reuter, that Britain and France will candidates at the recent municipal use their good offices in the capitais elections-Trana-Ocean.

of Czecho-Slovakia-Rouler.

British Warning

Situation Warse Since May 21

Prague, Aug. 16. London, May 13. The view that the situation

in

It has been disclosed that the Crecho-Slovakia has become worke British Ambassador to Berlin, Sir rather than improved since May 21 Neville Henderson, called on Herr was expressed in a communique is- von Ribbentrop on Wednesday to Fued by the Sudeten German head- convey a second warning that Nazi quarters following a meeting of the nggression in Czecho-Slovakia might

Party leaders to-day. Involve Germany and Britolu in war-United Press.

Recent incidents and the murder of Sudeten German at Glaserwald, it was stated, had prompted the Government to take measures which directed against the Sudeten Germans.

Sudeten Demands

Berlin, May 21, According to in message from there Sudeten German Press Bureau at Party Com- Prague, the Sudelen

in the

Europe Nervous

London, Aug. 12.

It is generally felt that the com- mittee met to-day following incid-nique rather exaggerates the facts ents involving Sudeten Germans and and the Sudeten German view is not Czechs in Prague and other towns, shared In other quarters-Reuter. It was decided to refuse to negotiate! with the Government so long as order was not guaranteed Sudeten Germun regions. The Considerable nervousness bus been 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 Belch Army and Air Force next Germans as conditions before nego- tiation in considered.-Reuter.

Sudetens Win At Election

Prague, May 23.

The first results of the municipal elections in Czecho-Slovakia have

Extensive

plans are belog through, Including the test- inst of

of the recent defence law which places civilian property at the dis

of the Government almost

Pithout restriction.

Speculation has been aroused in now been received. They concern Landon as to whether Germany In in main big German towns. In the preparing for a

man delen

by

the

crisis in. Czecho- Slovakia, although e Whitehall of-

total 33 municipalities where detencial emphasised that the reports ing has been led the Sudeten German Party

$4,102 voles. give no basis for alarm. France is In addition the Social Democrats re-disinclined to put too much faith in ceived 10,803 votes. All other Ger-the reports, but at the same time have been assimilated e Government is watching the

German

Party. This situation and has already consulted result means that the Sudeten Ger-

Ger- Great Britain. man Party has received an average of 88.50 of the entire German vote, compared with 58,221 votes obtained by the

party in their towns at the last Parliamentary elections in 1935, ก Increased poll of not less than 44.4 per cent. In these 33 German municipalities the Communists poll ed 4,260 and the Czech Partles 17,803 Trans-Ocean.

Czechs In German ferritory Berlin, May 23. The third alleged infringement of German territory by Czecho-Siova- klans is reported by the news-agency. It

It asserts that some Czech soldiers covered with

straw

Deadlock Unbroken '

Prague. Aug. 18, Lord Runciman to-day conferred with Herr Konrad Hentein at the Rothensuets Castle, near the Sudeten lown of Komotau, but failed to break the deadlock.

Diplomats are pessimistle follow- ing Lord Runciman's return, owing to the report that Herr Healein hos refused to resume negotiations until the

Government delegates have agreed for "local self-government for the Sudetens to form can - ometal tegral part of the negotiations; an understanding of the general prin- ciples before discussion of specific

and Hohenfurth,

Linz the conduct of the State instead of north of Linz, which are half Czech and half Ger- as a minority." man. They allegedly poured petrol ou the straw and tried to set the bridges on fire. While they were carrying this out they are alleged to have stopped into German terri- tory, on the German side of the bridge-Reuter.

Fierce German Press Attacks

Berlin, May 25. The German presa has loosed

the border brities at Ulrichsburg

sburg complete equality with the Czechs in

ត

The Sudelens might then com- premise on the eight Carlsbad de- mands.United Press.

Slovak Autonomy

Prague, Aug. 20. A week's intensive efforts have nat narrowed the gap between the Sudeten

and Czech

camps. The Government's decision to appoint nudelens to superior administrative posts welcomed by the Sudetens

a

the Czecho-Slovakian people result of the border incidents. The press had been quiescent during the discussions between Dr. Milan Hoiza

3J

PACZ 11.

NEWS OF THE DAY

IN

PICTURES

Hongkong

FROM FAR AND NEAR PHOTONEWS

WEDNESDAY, September 14, 1935.

HAPPENINGS

AS SEEN BY

THE CAMERA'S EYE

SPECIAL PICTURES OF CORRIGAN'S WELCOME

UFS1

Douglas Corrigan, in gray trousers he bought in Ireland-"because the seat of my pants wore out on the flight"--but silil 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 trapeluosity", Behind Corrigan is his brother Harry, of Baltimore.

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

of Czech 4.That the number

police in non-Czech districts should be gradually reduced.

the law 3. That

relating languages should be modified; 0. That a loan should be floated for public works, part to be used to modernisé industrial. K. Botafold, Eng. undertakings in the SudetenA. II. Compton, Esq. region;

to

T. E. Pearce, Esq. Chairman.

Hon. Mr. J. J. Paterson. Deputy Chairmans,

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7.That each district should enjoy M. T. Johnson Esq.

cultural autonomy.

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The meeting of the Political Com- mittee of the Sudeten Party called AMOT for to-morrow will be decisive and BANGKOK will show whether or not the Pre- BOMBAY sident's proposals will satisfy the CALCUTTA conditions enunciated by Herr Kundt CANTON for the resumption of negotiations. COLOMBO Reuler.

Henlein Visita Hitler

CHEFOU

fresh torrent of denunciation against as a friendly gesture, but not

substantial contribution towards their demands.

No date has yet been fixed for and Herr Konrad Hentein, presum-resumption of the negotiations. The ably to avoid influencing the parleys Sudetens are simply standing on in any way.

their eight points, while the Gov- Well informand quarters interpret ernment requires time to consider the tone of the German press as in- the position. dicating that Germany will protect The Slovak autonomists have sub- her nationals by every means in her mitted

BIU, which WHI not

Government's power and the relief from danger facilitate the

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

come to the Government at a time elections-United Press.

when unity is a paramount need.

It demands a Slovak Diet to deal

London, Sept. J. with all questions directly affecting

It is authoritatively learned in ILOILO Slovakia,

complete

London that Herr Konrad Henleinipoff freedom language.

and a Slovak army officer-

is visiting Herr Adolf Hitler at the JOHORE

KOBE The constitution of four separate

of Lord Runciman, who KOWLOON Parliaments, one each in Bohemia, by Slovaks, stationed in Slovak request

believes in the Sudeten icader's į KUALA LUMPUR Moravia-Silesia, Slovakia and Rutterritory.

Since Father Hlinka's death, the

genuine desire for peace, and hus henia, with each enjoying provincial

ocked him to deliver a message 10 autonomy, is reported to be one of Slovak Party is governed by a Com- of Five, whose principal

Herr Hitler, hoping he will approve the main points in the Government's mitteo

of the continuation of the present now members are Monsignor minority statute, which 109

To and

negotiations-Reuter. been completed. Czecho-Slovakia's Deputy Sidor-Reuter. finance and foreign polley, as well na defence, will be reserved to the National Assembly.—Reuter,

Czech Government's Minority Statute

Prague, July 21.

Lord Runciman For Prague Prague, July 20.

It is officially confirmed that the British Government has taken the Initiative in proposing send Lord Runelman to Prague in an advisory) capacity-Neuter."

Germana Pleased

German Guard Shot

Prague, Aug. 27.

of

A German frontler guard on the Czech border fatally shot a man who was alleged to be a Czech smuggler attempting to cross Into German territory-Reuter Bulletin.

Sudetens Reject Proposals

Prague, Aug. 30.

It is learned that the Sudetenz have decided to reject the now pro- Prague, July · 27. posals by the Czech Government In expressing willingness to stater According to sources here, the their case to Lord Ramelman, the Sudetens have decided to push for Sudaten Germans emphasise that self-government on line similar to they regard Lord Runciman

the quasi-independence enjoyed by mediator who is independent of any the former Irish Free State (Eire), Government-ltexter.,

-United Press.

Serious Incident

19

'Prague, Aug. 7,

a

Czecho-

Czechs Offer New Basis

London, Aug. 30, A serious Incident occurred лі Great diplomatic activity is going Suaż, to-day," when Communists re-on in Europe in an effort to evade turning from a demonstration nesall-the necessity for stronger measures. ed Sudeten Germans in the street. It is learned that, the

were Slovakia Government plans to offer Three Sudelta Germans seriously injured and several slightly, a new basis for negotiations with

crowd. the minorities and wilt "dispersed the The police persons-Trans- considerable concessions in the in Ausing

Ocean.

terest of peace. There has been n According to the United Press Suggestion, too, of a three months lover 20 were injured in the riot.

Il ftruen

in order that all problems claimed that the Communists may be settled at case and hasty shbuited: "Down

Henlein:actions avoided. with Down with Hitler." El Sudetens Killed

Prague, Aug, 0. ^Ä" Südelen-German supporter of the Henloin Party is reported to have. boon killed by a Sudeten German Democraf, after a political discussion

French Reservists Called Up

Paris, Sept. 4.

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The Premier, Dr. Hodza,, has application.

The Bank's Head Office in London stretches from Switzerland to the Ernst Kundt Czecho-Slokavio's "inst and claims recovery ot British Income English Channel.—Reuter.

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R. A. CANDGE, Premier Hedra's "last word," it is

Hongkong, 20th June, 1038. It is learned in well-informed authoritatively learned, contains n quarters that the principles on which new concession which will complete-

Sudetens is based are recognition of demands. territorial autonomy, full equality of It settles two of the outstanding:

To Define Attitude very status and equality of language, polats disputed by the Sudutens and

| Government members state that the

London, Sept. 8. Tlicie points satisfy the basic remaining point is already at least The political parleys in Downing principles laid down by Herr Kundt four-fifths granted.

Street continued until 2 pam. The and on which he insisted before

The Sudeten Party, however, an-chief problem discussed is said to be continuing the negotiations In de-nounces that only complete satisfac-whether the Government should at tall.

tion is acceptable.—United Press, : the present Juneture definte, its

attitude to the latest Croch pro British Ministers Moot

posals by Issuing a public statement. This is regarded as improbable atid The frequency of demonstrations Combo -* ment will merely Instruct Sir Neville while some quarters bellove that rongkong

more likely that the Govern- seems to Indicato a definite policy, Paid.

Galle Henderson, Ambassador in Germany, Hitler's Black Guards from Ger- Howrah to explain the British attitude to many are participating. In the Herr Hiler at Nuremberg Trata demonstrations. Ocean,

Czech newspapers accept the Government's proposals calmly and suggest that pressure should now be exerted on die other side in outfer to sectire the acceptance of the plan and the cessation of outside inter- ference-Retter.

Dritain is preparing for the worst emergency, however, and orders Territorial autonomy will give the which amount to partial mobilisation Germans complete liberty to or are said to have already been issued.

ganise affairs according to their own

London, Sept. 8. desire. Quality status gives them Lord Inskip and Sir. Kingsley Prague Concessions

special recognition as Germans. Wood called ni Downing Street this Prague, Sept. 1. Despite alleged terrorism

um and sup-afternoon. Later callers Included The inmediate compromise pro-

pression, the Sudetens have been Mr. Malcolm MacDonald. In a town in Bohemia-Reuter Bul-gramme comprises the following oughly to the smallest details of ilfe and Sir Robert Vansittar; had a fur- able to organise themselves thor In the afternoon Lord Halifax, seven pointa:

In the Sudeten region. They al- ther conference with the Premier, I-That national groups should be ready have, what is described as Sir Neville Chamberlain, the cons

given specified proportions of shadow miniziries, also a police or-ference lasting until about

P.m. their share in the administra- | 'ganisation modelled as in Germany,

The Polish Charge d'Affaires, call- -tion of the country; ----

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

Care est Another Incident,.

Another outrage on a member of She Budatam German Party is re-

froën -- Hostali.

Western

oset Wasner-being-con-

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Sudetena Create Disturbances

Prague, Sept. 10. The remarkable discipline of the Sudeten Germans during the first

Eight were injured last night-in- cluding two policemen in loting. which broke out at Aussig.

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