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rousbEp 16at 調拜禮 號二月九英港香 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1938.

No. 15550

LOSES

ACCEPTS PLAN

Official "Irresistible"

Pressure From Britain, France

Note In London

London, Sept. 21.

HE FOREIGN OF-

THE

FICE has announc-

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in

ed that a Note from Czecho Slovakia, which the Prague Gov- ernment accepts the

Franco-British proposals in full, was received in London this evening.

It is not expected that the text will be issued in London and there is

no comment available on

the terms of the reply in British official circles. -Reuter.

POLAND PRESSES HER CLAIMS

DEMONSTRATORS RIOT

IN VIOLENT PROTEST

Special to "Telegraph"

(Telegraphie Meanager Ordinance, 1891.

Copyright by United Press. Received

| Sept. 21," an a.m. published, Sept. 22. 10.39 ea

Prague, Sept. 21.

CZECHO-SLOVAKIAŇ post-war republic

Treased, in effect, to exist at 4.55 p.m. (11.55 p.m. H.K.T.) to-day, when a Note accepting the Anglo-French demands was handed to the French and British Legations here.

The news of the Czech Cabinet's capitula tion sent a wave of indignation through the city and with cries of "Long live the Republic" and "Long live Czecho-Slovakia" crowds gathered in the street to discuss and condemn the latest plan for the dismemberment of their country.

Bowing before the "irresistible" French and British pressure the Prague Government, however, has formally surrendered to Herr Hitler's demands and unless the Army revolts and decides to fight Germany or declares uncon- stitutional the Parliamentary Commission's approval of

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Chamberlain Hitler Conference

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Hungary Also Wants the Cabinet's decision, the State is virtually disrupted. Last

Her Share

Extra detachments of Police are stationed at stra- tegic points throughout Prague.

by

London, Sept. 21:

There has not yet been any negotiations have thus been opened IT is learned that the Polish

solution the

proposals made in the violence, although the demon for formal proceedings concerning Minister to London course of his recent talks at the strators did begin marching to France and Britain.

But faces

In the streets, as a broadcast up Foreign Office presented the the President's home. Polish view that if cession of have grown grim with the news peat was made to calm public opinion, visualised in stony silence as they heard the the Sudeten territory to Ger- und the possibility of an army a few sobs were heard but most stond

4001 many is envisaged in the Anglo- uprising was French proposals, a similar atti-after the news of the capitula- death knell of their country. tude should be adopted to the tion spread.

Polish claims regarding Reschen To prevent the spread of panic and Karvina.

special decrees have established

The Hungarian Minister is also a provisional moratorium for] said to have expressed the view in banks and private insurance London that all the minorities in companies.-United Press, Czecho-Slovakia should be accord-i

ed equal treatment.Reuter,

Treaty Renounced

Warsaw, Sept. 21.

Poland has renounced

the pro-

the

No Reservations

Cologne, Sept. 21.

Elaborate preparations are being made to ensure that Mr. Chamberlain's drive through the city to Godesberg will be a triumphal journey.

Storm troopers are decorating the entire route with swastika flags, Union Jacks and wreaths of evergreens. Employees of offices and factories in Cologne have been given a day's holiday and instructed to line the route and cheer had been taken after the Govern the British Prime Minister-Itruter.

It was announced in the Govern- ment statement that the decision

meut had been exposed to pressure for which there was no procedent

In history except the

dictation

made to a vanquished people.

are

"But we are not vanquished. We have submitted in order to avoid misery

bloodshed; we and sacrificing ourselves to save the peace of Europe, Just as Christ sacrificed himself to save humanity.

Prague, Sept. 21. The Czech reply is a complete ac-

21c ceptance of the Anglo-French

Or reservations mands, without

visions of the Pollsli-Czech treaty stipulations, according to a reliable blame where it belongs, but we will of 1823 which dealt with position of the Polish Minority in Crecho-Slovakia.Reuter.

Italy Will Help

Treviso, Sept. 21. Signor Mussolini in a speech here to-day declared that all the Czech minority problems, including that of the Hungarians and Poles, must be settled "integrally."

with

the Iwo The Note delivered to source of information here. countries concludes, however, an appeal that if Czecho-Slovakia is attacked the Government trusts that France and Britain will come to her old-Reuter,

Prague Excitement

"We shall not attempt to throw the

leave it to the judgment of history. "We stand alone but we will be

There is a new Hei echt together. Shortly later the demonstrations recommenced throughout Prague

before us."

Reuter.

More Aid From India Prague, Sept. 21.

Simio, Sept. 21. Large crowds of women and men Two more Indian rulers to-day He also emphasised that Italy was are staging demonstratione here In

the sent messages to the Viceroy of India determined to back the Polish and Prague's main square

offering the resources of their states Hungarian claims to the right to self-¦ fareign Legations. determination.-United Press.

They are giving voice loudly to to the King-Emperor in the event of

Remain Under Colours

Warsaw, Sept. 21.

It is announced here that the mili- tary class scheduled to be released (Continued on Page 12.).

before

their determination not to give up an Inch of territory, and are shouting for a military dictatorship.

The communique announcing the Government's' delivery of the note to the British and French adds that

Democracy Condemns "Shameful Surrender"

London, Sept. 21.

The joint meeting of the Labour Party executives and the Trades Union Council has issued a manifesto expressing humillation

at the "shameful surrender to the threats of Herr Hitler."

war.

(Continued on Paye (2.)

New York In Grip of Gale

Firo Destroys New London

SERIOUS FRACAS

IN S'HAI

Japanese And French Clash On Bridge

Tientsin, Sept. 22.

Leave To-day

London, Sept. 21. Mr. Chamberlain will leave London at 10 a.m. (5 pr. I.K.T.) on Thursday by plane from Heston and arrive in Cologne in time for lunch, after which he will complete the short trip Lo Godesberg. Unitedį Press.

To See King

London, Sepi. 21. In addition to Sir Horace Wilson

Budapest

13.1/2 TONS OF

GOLD GOES BY PLANE

London, Sept. 21. A feet of pinut air liners left London for the Continent to-day with a load of thirteen and a Balf tons of British gold, valued ut more than 13,500,000 gold dollars.

The metal represents pur- chases

and made by Swiss Hungarian banks in the open market for resale to hoarders. Seven planes were needed to rarry the gold to Dasle and . Budapest.

The currency committer of Eire shocked the market to-day by selling £2,250,000 worth of English securities. This formis part of the Eire plan for currency backing. The securi- Item have been replaced by £2,000,000 worth of gold, which has already been bought, and Rome of which has already been sent to Dublin.-United Press.

LOYALIST

OFFENSIVE SUCCEEDS

Important Gains From Insurgents

Hendaye, Sept. 21.

A Loyalist offensive apparent-

started

Tehan, Sept. 21. THE CHINESE comman- der in charge of the Tehan's western flank announces that the Japanese are rushing a column, con- sisting of about one division southward from Juichang towards Wuning, about 50 miles away to the south- west, in order to operate westward from Wuning to- wards Hsienning.

The column has alrendy reach- ed Fengchiapu which is about 16 miles south of Juichung.

Japanese planes have again bomb- ed the Wuchang-Nanchang highway In the vicinity of Wuning in an effort to destroy the Chinese lines of com- nitiniration.

that

at

The commander stated that he had been informed by an arrested spy

the Japanese, operations Shangcheng and Hwangchuan are at present in the nature of a smoke screen. The real Japanese forces will remain on the south bank of the river.

Hundreds of trucks are kept busy, according to reports, transporting Japanese supplies between Juichung and Kłukiang and taking supplies up to the spearhead.

This latest move, declared the Chinese leader, presents a real threat to outflank Wuhan and the Chinese have launched two minor attacks east of Yikow and the Japanese 'ore withdrawing from the clly towards Hringtse.

All Japanese warships at Hsingtse have departed and there appeurs to be

n concentration to attack Tien- chinghen forts from the land and sen together.

fall of Tlenchinghen, however, The though it is called the key city to the im- Wuhan area, does not mean mediate danger to Wuhan, declared this commander, since several more above foris are guarding the river Tenchiachen.--United Press.

STOP PRESS

JAPAN REJECTS LEAGUE OFFER

Tokyo, Sept. 22. Japan's rejection of the invitation to a round table conference to discuss

A fruens between Japanese and Mr. Strang, who accompanied and French police resulted yes- Mr. Chamberlain will fly to Godes- him on his previous visit to Germany, terday afternoon in a French berg with Mr. William Malkin, the ly

now yesterday Police sergeant, C. Fiamma, Legal Adviser of the Foreign Omee, threatens important positions the situation in China in accordance being sent to Hospital badly and Mr. Humphreys Davis, the captured by the Insurgents with Article 17 of the League Coven-

Premier's private secretary.

cabled to Geneva this several months ago on their ant will be slashed about the head and

The party is likely to be away.for

morning. The two or three days and is expected march to Valencia, according to

reply, It

understood, hands,

He was "beaten up by six Japan- that on his return Mr. Chamberlain reports reaching here.

reaffirms Japan's strong objection to cso soldiers on the International will broadcast to the nation.

According to the Loyalist version the League of Nations "Interfering in Bridge following a heated but short

The Cabinet concluded its meeting of the latest developments the In- the Sino-Japanese affairs". The text argument which led up to Flamma knocking out a Japanese soldier whot 5.05 p.m., having sat for over two surgents have been forced to retreat of the reply is to be published at

nt dozen or more points on the noon to-day---Reuter. threatened another French sergeantours and reviewed the whole inter-

national situation. The Prime Minis-Teruel-Sagunto highway, the Insur- with a pistol.

When Flamma attacked theer met the leaders of the Opposition gent's principal supply line to the Japanese to protect his companion a purties Inter and conferred with them Levant front.-United Press. general Aght started.-United Press. for half an hour. He will see the

To Withdraw All King to-night-Reuter.

Volunteers

U.S. AIR CHIEF KILLED

Hitler Leaves

Berlin, Sept. 21. ifers Itler left Berlin for Godes- berg at 10.54 a.m.-Reuter,

October 1 Deadline

Geneva, Sept. 21. Senor Negrin, Prime Minister of Spain, has announced the Lengue Assembly that the Loyalists in Spain have decided to withdraw immediate- ly all non-Spanish combatants from the Loyalist Army.

1.

Washington, Sept. 21. New York, Sept 21.

Godesberg, Sept. 21. A hurricane struck New York to- Major General: Öscar Westover,

Io han requested the Longue to untold

Herr Hitler will inform Mr. Cham- day. and played

havoc Chief of the United States Air Corps,

was killed in a plane crash near berlain at the mealing here on send a commission to supervise the throughout the city and Siate.

Thursday that Germany will expect withdrawal.-United Press. The Queen Mary's sailing had to Vulles, California. ---Neuter,

the Czech troops and poller to be delayed, along the waterfront

evacuate the Sudeten area within a

Gandia Air Raid roadway decorations were

Valenela, Sept. 21, torn up:

arranged before October 1,}

Seventeen were killed and G6 It is feared that at least half of be

·Fifth Avenue were blown in and trains were held up by fallen trees, New London will be destroyed, for according to usually well-informed wounded on Tuesday during an Inrurgent air raid on the port of which lay across the lines in many firemen are unable to work and their circles here, places.

mobility le ruined by the trees and The Sudeten Free Corps is expect- Ganda, Port Denia was bombed but

only minor damage. The hurricane awept across New debris which choke the roads ed to take over police duties arst but sustained

United Press. (Continued on Page 4.) London in Connecticut and left six | Reuter,,

The manifesto also declares.frontier in Europe is now safe trees and windows of shops along huge fires burning in the small city, week and a complete settlement to

that the British tradition of Reuter..

Liberal Demand

“democrady, and justice has been

Loddon, Sept. 21, dishonoured by the sacrificing of

Bir. Archibald Sinclair, leader of Casho Slovalile and act which

Chaiyahe on the Tiberal Party, speaking at a

BUNDERO (239) 9/Continiled on Past 12.)

CAPE FLIER · KILLED

London, Sept. 21. Flying Officer David Llewellyn, famous ann London to the Cape filer, was killed in an air crash t Lympne to-night-Neuter Special.

(Further Stóp Press News On Page 12.)