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FIGHTING OCCURS AS LEGIONNAIRES CROSS SOUTHERN
TELEGRAPH, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23,
1938.
German Radio
FRONTIER Jammed
French Cabinet Split: Ministers Resign
HE MOST DRAMATIC PAGES OF THE HISTORY OF CIVILISA- TION SINCE THE GREAT WAR WERE WRITTEN IN EUROPE LAST NIGHT.
HERE ARE SOME OF THE HIGH SPOTS:
The Czecho-Slovakian Government has resigned and has beon replaced by a Cabinet in which the Army, which opposes surrender of the Sudeten areas, predominates. General Sirovy, the "Strong Man" of Czecho-Slovakia who lost an eye in the war for the nation's in- dependence, is the new Prime Minister,
when they Sudeten legionnaires joined Czech troops in battle deavoured to cross into Czecho-Slovakian territory from lower Austria. The Súdetens were repulsed and retreated again into Austria.
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The official Nazi Socialist Party organ in Berlin states significantly that Czech acceptance of the London proposals has come too late. "The only way now of surmounting the Czech crisis is to carry out a Totalitarian solution," the organ says.
Reception in Hongkong of the English and Dutch news sessiona from the Deutschland-Sender, Vlie German national short- wave station in Berlin, have been almost completely marred In recent nights through what is apparently deliberate vulalde Interference.
The transmissions concerned are high-power beam broadcasts Intended:
British India, for Briitali Malaya, Hongkong and the Netherlands Indies.
As a powerful Moscow station usually audible at the same time as the German
news sessions could not be heard on kla unua) frequency during each instance of Jamming, it is assumed by
Elsteners German
that the Russlans are responsible.
LONDON
PAPER'S COMMENTS
"Times" Sees Complications In Near Futuro
are
un-
London, Sept. 22. Most papera here animous in declaring that unless the minority problem is com- pletely solved complications will farise again in the future.
The fact that Poland has massed 200,000 troops on the Czech froniler is regarded as an ominous algn.
It is felt certain that Mr. Cham- berlain will discuss these multers with the German Chancellor, besides merely deciding the fate of the Sudeten German areas
11 known, however, that Britain' prefer to keep the demands would on the Czech State al a minimum in
the people order not to drive rebellion and some act of desperu- tion.
to
The Times emphasises that by de- manding too much all could be lost
in the pubtle and military adminis-and points out that the burning ques- tration." Renter.
"Remain Calm" Appeal
Prague, Sept. 22. The Czech Legionary leader, General Schrava, In A broadcast appeal this afternoon, urged the populace once again to remain calm,
He openly declared that it was unfair to say that the President had betrayed the nation. Dr. Benes had to yield to a number of circumstances and later the Czechs would regret having made such an accusation
Reuter,
tion is that of the German ininority, and not of the other nationalities.
As the result of the change in the attitude
of the British Government, however, Prague now stands to lose western and northern Bohemia, Ger- man Silesit. Polish Silesia and the Hungarian district in the south.
In Prague, writes the correspondent of the Times, Mr. Authony Eden's speech is praised, while opposition is voiced to Mr. Chamberlain papers.
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In an attempt to justify British action, the Timea which is fortnight ago openly suggested cession, declar- ed that the British Government has not deserted Prague or belrayed her, since no obligations had ever Mr. Chamberlain, the paper declares, is being made responsible for the mistakes of others.
Prague Crowd Scenes
been assumed. Prue, Sept. 22, Remarkable scenes
Confusion
of
Tension in Prague is almost at explosion point, and the authorities have great difficulty in keeping the crowds new Cabinet and placed himself at its from rioting. A special plane has been sent from London head as Prime Minister and Minister and enthusiasm were seen here to to Prague to evacuate the families of -members-of-the- British Legation.
of War.
Kalfus is again Finance
the
Dr. Kamil Krofta retains his post- tion as Foreign Minister, and Dr. J. Minister. A political crisis threatens in France with the resigna-
As their colleagues these men have tion of three members of the Cabinet in protest at the M. Ozenki, Lord Mayor of Prague, M.
Chlef of
Sokol French Government's attitude in the crisis. France Bukovsky,
was recently appointed Minister of yesterday clearly defined her attitude by informing Prague organisation, and M. Vavrecka, who that she could no longer abide by the terms of the Franco-Propaganda. These three Ministers will be without portfolio, while M. Czech mutual assistance pact.
Joseph Cerny, Governor of Moravia,
Conversations between Mr. Neville Chamberlain and Herr Hitler will continue to-day. Some quarters suggest that Herr Hitler has demanded the complete obliteration of Czecho-Slakia from the maps of Europe.
Sept. 22. to return to every district they "Away with nes State!" had evncunted in the first hours of reads a streaming headline in Prague's capitulation.-Reuter. the official organ of the National Socialist Party.
The paper suns up the general trend of opinion in Germany to- day, which is that acceptance of the London demands has come too late, and that the only way of surmounting the Czech crisis is to carry out a totalitarian solution. The time for tactful diversions the favoured by Dr. Benes. says
is passed. papry, is
Papers demand the immediate ad- Justment of conditions in the Sudeten
areas to the new conditions and the placing of the arens under Sudeten authority without further delay,
The world is awaiting the resigna- | tion of the President. Dr. Benes, says one paper, since he cannot very well, hrad el the Prague system. negotiate the cession of a part of the: Republle to Germany.
as
All
papers report Dunerous clashes along the border and In- stances of mill-Sudeten measures by the Government.
Hungarian Demand
Budapest, Sept. 23.
It is offeindly announced that the Minister in Prague has delivered a rote demanding the same treatment
for the Hungarian minority as for: the Sudetena
This
means
of
the separation 700.000 Hungarians from the Czecho Slovakian State and a further loss of territory,--Unlied Pre58.
British Women To Leave
London, Sept. 22.
probably will be Minister of Interior.
night.
An ever-increaing crowd "hurled invectives against Germany, England, France and Russin
A large crowd gathered outside the President's home to sing the
the German Legation but were turned
National Hymn, others marched on back by extra lines of special police.
"We want a military dictationship.". "Where are our deputies?, and "Down with the Germans" were the chief Political affairs will be concentrated slogans adopted by the crowd in Its
march through the clly.
in the bands of a committee com- posed of the former Premier, Dr. Fail Hodza, Dr. Joseph Cerny, M. R. Bechyne, Dr. J. Sramek,
General Sirovy tried to calm the and Dr.ple but at every mention of the President the crowd raised cries of "Shame”-Trans-Ocean,
"Chamberlain Must Go"
E. Franke, who formed the inner Political Cabinet in the late Govern-
ment.
The new Council represents government with a wide national basis to enable the President to carry on with the complete backing of the nation.-Reuter.
Army Chief For Cabinet
Prague, Sept. 23.
Demonstration
London, Sept. 22, "Stand by the Czechs Chamber- lain must go!" chanted a crowd of 10,000 people, which gathered out- side Whitehall to-night in one of the most remarkable demonstrations since the beginning of the crisis.
Additional pulice were drafted to the district to handle the crowd, and with tactful handling the din gradu- ally subsided and the mob dispersed.
FL is anticipated that General Landvik Krecji, Chief of Staff of the Army, will be included in the Cabinet.
M. Zenk in a morning broadenst-Reuter. appealed to the people to remain calm
"We are in a difficult situation," he declared, "a very difficult situation in Which we cannot afford to lose strung beads and strong hearts."-United
A plane has been sent from Eng-and retain their confidence in the land to Prague in plek up the wives; President. of the British Legatlon staff and bring them back to London.
The
Government has British Issued Instructions for all women attached to the Legation to leave Prague Immediately.-Reiter,
France Backs Down
Paris, Sept. 23. Paris, in an
to forestall attempt the threatened Czecho-Slovakian re-
Presa.
Dr. Benes' Appeal
Prague, Sept. 22. Dr. Edouard Benes, President of In these circumstances, it
Czecho - Slovakia, spoke for five claimed, the Prague Government can |
to the no longer be regarded as one capable: Yolt which would nullify the Anglo- minutes in à radio address
of conducting: negotiations. Trans- French efforts for peace, has bluntly nation just before the new Cabinet
Ocean.
Border Clash
Vienna, Sepi. 22. According to reports circulation here Sudeten legionnaires
was formed, bei notified Prague that France will unable to assist her in the event of, a | German at
attack, according to ports here.
He exhorted his listeners to have no fear for the future of the country and mentioned that Czecho-Slovakia In addition, the Czechs' attention should be and was ready for any is drawn to the fact that in the even understanding favourable to Czecho- of a French refusal to act on Czecho-Slovakia. tempted to cross Die Austro-Czech Slovakia's bichalf, practically all the Europe, or to a close collaboration border from fosver Austria, but Central European inutual aid commit- were prevented by Czech troops nents would lapse.-United Press.
who fired on them.-Reuter.
Troops Take Over
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Berlin, Sept. 23. Czecho-Slovakian troops, are re- occupying the towns along the border in the Sudeten areas which the Sudeten Germans had taken over, necording to reports reach- ing here fßthe German News. Agency's correspondent at Eger.
The report aftêges that the Czech troops have received orders
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The Germans and other minorities were turned over-to-the-Czechs-and. the allies had neither the courage
to nor the farsightedness correct this error. The problem has thus re- mained unsolved until the leaders along and of racial groups came concerned themselves with the fate of their minorities-Trans-Ocean,
NEW TRIAL FOR TAMMANY BOSS
New York, Sept. 22. Bis first trint having been declared null owing to a wrong question being put and the jury Influenced, James J. Ines, former "Tammany" bass, will face a new trial, on November 14 on charges of illegal gambling and bribery United Press.
accommodate Sudetens who fled from Czecho-Slovakia.-Trans-Ocean.
Insurgents' Aid For Peace!
Burgos, Sept. 23. At a conference on the European
to-day situation
the Insurgent Spanish Council of Ministers ex- the al- pressed satisfaction with titude of Herr Hiller, Signor Mussolini and Mr. Chamberlain, and passed a resolution to co-operate with all means of the Insurgents' Lord Halifax has issued a state- ment in which he urges the public | Europe.-Trans-Ocean.
disposal in bringing about peace in to refrain from forming premature conclusions and to patiently the time when Mr. Chamberlain will i be in a position to place before the
untry the full facts-Reuter,
Talks To Continue
nwalt
Godesberg, Sept. 22. Mr. Nevule Chamberlain left Herr Hitler's hotel at 7.12 p.m. It was announced that for some time he and the Fuchrer had conferred alone but later joined the full delegation.
The talks will be continued morrow.
to-
the
As he emerged lurtless from the hotel. necompanied by Herr Von libbentrop, the German crowd gave Mr. Chamberlain a hearty cheer. He with Germany, France and Britain.
drove back to his own hotel, "We are prepared, if necessary, 10 Petersberg,
the night to the last man for our rights,
We Just us
were French Cabinet Split
An official announcement by prepared negotiate. I see things clearly and British delegation states their inten- -Paris, Sept. 22. I have my plans for our line of
tion of
of resuming negotiations 10- A number of French Ministers, polley formed," declared the Pre- inorrow morning, but adds that Including M. George Mandel, M.sident.
meantime the local conditions in LACE Czecho-Slovakin are not such as to interfere in any way with the pro-
of Kress
the conversaliona. The inte Prime Minister appeals most earnest- ly, therefore, that everybody assist in maintaining à state of orderliness and refrain from any netion of any kind which would be likely to lead to incidents.-Reuter.
Paul Reynaud, and M. Auguste Prague is now quiet except for in- Clampetier, have handed their resignations to M. Daindier, the casing evidence of military activity, Premier, In protest against the partition of Czecho-Slovakia.
-Reuter,
Angry Crowds Listen Af, Dalndler has delayed accep- cance of the resignations until after
Prague, Sept. 22. news of the outcome of the talks being Angry demonstrators milled through held at Godesberg.
the streets of Prague as President
It later he must accept the resigna- Į Bénes gave a radio broadcast in which wille urgently appealed to the people tions it is probable that he attempt to keep the Cabinet alive to avoid disorders which might lead
by merely replacing the three men. United Press.
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a German invasion. Cavalry firmell with sub-machine guns, police, firemen and other bodies patrolled the streets in trucks in an
Two Leaders Meet
Godesberg, Sept. 22. Mr. Chamberlain met Herr Hitler is the hall of the Hotet Dreesen at 4 m. 10-day.
The British Prime Minister left the fort to control the crowds, which Hotel Petersberg, and the procession wildly called for "arms" und demand-of cars drove through streets lined that Czecho-Slovakia be main with people. A piano flew over the fained in her entirely and not dis-ear in a gesture of salute as it was being fecried! over the river al Benes promised the Niederdollertorg. population that "Czechó-Slovakia will
Mr. Chamberinin looked grove as
President
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New Czech Cabinet
Prague, Sept. 22.
General Sirovy the "Strong Man" of Czecho-Slovakia, has formed à
Call For Unity
Prague, Sept.-22.
hands with Kerr Hitler, and was conducted by the Fuehrer Into the conference room, where the historical talks begun at Berchtesgaden will be resumed-Reuter,
In a radio broadcast on the Cabinet crisis a spokesman declared this afternoon that the new Government
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