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Peace Hopes of

But Brighter, Position Grave

LITTLE ENTENTE WILL

SUPPORT PRAGUE

ANGLO-FRENCH

DISCUSSIONS WHICH LASTED IN DOWNING STREET UNTIL AFTER MIDnight weRE FOLLOWED BY AN EMERGENCY MEETING OF THE BRITISH CABINET.

After the Anglo-French meeting and the Cabinet meeting the situation was described as still being extremely delicate but not without hope of solution by peaceful means.

The Czecho-Slovakian Foreign Minister in London has delivered the Czech reply to the latest proposals forwarded by Mr. Chamberlain.

The German demands are given in full below. LITTLE ENTENTE SUPPORT

Budapest, Sept. 25.

Reports from Bucharest state that the Rumanian and Yugo-Slavian representatives in Prague have informed the Czech Government that their governments regard them- selves as still bound by the Little Entente treaties to sup- port Czecho-Slovakin in the event of Hungarian attack.

In the case of the Rumanian attitude this decision is confirmed among diplomatic circles in Budapest-Reuter.

Prague to Consider

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Hitler's Latest Demands

London, Sept. 25,

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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1938.

Relaxation Of Tension Seen By Newspapers

Parls, Sept. 25.

THE relaxation in tension which was evident on Saturday was marked in the again in evidence on Sunday and was clearly papers, which discussed at length the question whether the French army should act, now that an agreement in principle has been agreed upon regarding the cession of the Sudeten areas,

LAUNCH OF NEW CUNARDER

London, Sept. 25. It is probable that Queen Elizabeth will leave London on Monday night and travel to Scotland, proceeding direct to Glasgow where on Tuesday she will launch the Queen Elizabeth, new Cunarder and sister ship to the Queen Mary-British Wireleas

Office this afternoon but there is no formation as to the purpose of his

visit.-Reuter,

Mussolini's Warning

Rome, Sept. 25.

In the course of a short speech at Vincenza, Shinor Mussolini declared that a week of waiting had begun for Europe.

Le Journal points out that the talks at Godesberg falled to produce any very delinite results, except that Mr. Chamberlain obtained written evidence of the Reich demands and also further lime for negotiations to be carried on.

The German viewpoint and the viewpoint of France and Britain, the paper points out, is at variance only insofar as Germany desires an im- mediate occupation of the predomin- antly German territories.

not Furthermore, Germany has

the refused to guarantee

future frontiers of Czecho-Slovakia but has merely declared that this question can be discussed in connection with the eventual settlement of the claima of other minorities,

Many papers express the view that the German demands from Godesberg are by no means incompatible with the Anglo-French plan and Ger- many is merely endeavouring to ex- peditc the

incorporation Up till now, declared the Italian Sudeten areas into Germany, lictator, Italy h not taken any It is also

pointed however, that In

of

the

nut in various the event

nilltary measures, but if other coun-Jouch and British statesinen fail-

Italian Anxiety

tries continue to recall their reserves of and if there are any fleet concentra to agree in London during the Llans, nobody can be

surprised if week-end an

might be agreement Italy niso prepares.-Reuter,

rapidly inade between Germany, Poland and Hungary, In that even! the frontier fortifications of Czecho- Slovakia would be of little use, since Home, Sept. 25. Angered by the recent French and Germany could attack her from lier British military and naval pree unprotected Bank Trans-Ocean.

Le Matin states that Frenchimen tions, Shinor Mussolini in un address to a mass-meeting of Blackshirts at called to the colours last week went

of wurd threatened to take similar without a

Vicenza,

RADIO BROADCAST

Gaston D'Aquino (Tenor) From the Studio

HAYDN QUARTET India Programme Brondenst by ZBW on a Frequeney of 845 k.c.'s, and on Short Wave from 1-2.15 p.m. and 8-11 p.m. un 0.52 m.c.'s per second.

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6.0 For The Children. Singing Games: A Ring, A Ring O'Roses (arr. Chalmers Wood): Three Gallant Went The Times Round Galfont Ship .. Chalmers Wood's Orchestru with vocal refrain. Nur- sery Rhymes.. Wilber and His Band with vocal refrain. From the Studio-Serial Story-Sectng The Empire". "More Very Young Songs" (Poems by A A. Milne-Music: Fraser-Simson): Intro Nursery Chairs; Walling at the Spring Morning; The End.

6.30 Closing local Stock Quotations, 6.32 Becllioven-Kreutzer Souala In A Major, Op. 47.

Window:

Played by Albert Stummans (Violin) and William Murdoch (Pinno).

7.08 The Shepherd on the Rock- Schubert.

Sung by Cisabeth Schumann (Soprano) necomp. by George Reoves (Piano) and Reginald Keil (Clarinet).

7.18 Edith Lorand and ter Vien nese Orchestra.

Haffner Serenate-Rando (Mozart) Die Czardasfurstin-Potpourri (Kal- man), Donatellen, Waltz (Waves of the Danube-Ivanovich); The Last Wallz (O. Strauss).

replichist in

8.0 Time, Weather and Announce- meris.

8.02 London Itelay-"Empire Ex- eliange".

7.40 Light Vocal Variety. Wine Waltz (Cross-Steidl); To-day Is The Day (Herm. Schutze-Buch) Herbert E. Grah (Tenor) with (Sung in Orchestra and Chorus German). Lovely Like The

Dawn Of Spring (film The Blond Carmen'); My Heart Is Yours Spanish Song (lm "The Blond Carmen') I measures if British and France con- jcontrast to their paint, but in who were

Marta Eggerth (Soprano) with muned in 1914, these men do not Orchestra (Sung in German). Du-Du tinue their preparations.

mobilised. an unprovoked Muslin has already order-

An Mir Vorbelt (Hesi-Misraki- As a first step in this direction know why they are being

Zartliches Lied The paper states that the

(Fenyes-Amberg) Herbert E. ed the heads of the Air Force, Navy question is a matter which concerns and Army to keep active service at France only indirectly and the French Giroh-(Tenor) with Orchestra (Sung-

in German). the fr

posts ready for immediate Parliament should think twice be

tere agreeing to any step which may duty.

Italians bave been quick to notice lead to the end of European civilisa- that Il Duce's speech was couched tion.

"France's honour is independent in a more pessimistic tane than other recent speeches, although be stof M. Litvinolf's approval or Dr. centinues to

to refuse to believe that Bents' decisions," declares the paper, "Frenchmen alone are competent to a war in Europe is inevitable.

It is believed here by observers Judge what French honour demands."

The that the Cabinet meetings in Paris

expresses and London and the French Minis-similar views and says that France is

house) ter: hurried trips to London may prepared to defend the integrity of Weber, arr. Weingartner and Wood-

. Conducted by Signor

Czecho-Slovakia Mussollt have impressed

against arbitrary with the serious

8.32 possibility of Anglo-acts. England, it says, would certain-

Studio Reeltal by French intervention if Prague de-ly follow France th this direction as

D'A Aquino (Tenor) with E. O'Nell elines to accept Herr Hitler's latest also would the Soviet. It would be

at the Piano. demanda and German troops cress difficult, however, for the Frenchman the present Czech frontier on October to understand why he should go into 2.-United Press.

welion because the Czech and the Sudetens failed to agree as to the method by which the cession of terri- tory was to be effected after an ogree- ment in principle had been renched. -Traus-Ocean.

Demands

the

Prague, Sept. 25. The withdrawal of the entire Following the receipt of the latest Czech Army, armed police forces and proposals transmilled through Mr. Forelin Czech other officials from areas set forth on Chamberlain,

map drawn by Germany and Minister stated that Czecho-Slovaltia was fully conscious of the gravity of attached to his memorandums une

and would give the of the conditions believed to be in the situation

serious of the

document cluded in the latest conditions

contents peace submitted to the Czech Gov-consideration. ernment by Mr. Chamberlin on; it was announced at the same time Sunday morning.

over the radio that in place of Gen- eral Syrovy, who now heads the Government, Brigadier General Hajek has been appointed Inspector General

Cabinet Divergences General Army, Brigadier Krejol, the Commander-in-Chief, and

Loudon, Sept. 25. General Wacek as Commander-in-

Despite inclement weather over Chief of the Air Foren-Trans-Ocean, | 3,000 people gathered in Downing Street to await the Cabinet's decision French Ministers Arrive

during this morning's meeting, which lasted from 10.30 am. until noon,

Hitler's memorandum, submitted through Mr. Chamberlain, also de- mands that the areas he nominates of the be handed over to Germany on Octo- ber 1, in their present condition, militarily and economically,

the

the

Germany agrees to representatives of the Czech Government and Czech Army being attached to German military forces to deal with the procedure of the evacuation.

The Czech Government, further- more, must immediately dismiss all the Sudeten Gerinaus serving in

forces Czech Military Police permit them to return home.

All

and

political prisoners of

London, Sept. 25.

The Freuch Ministers, M. George Bonnet and M. Edouard Daladier, arrived in London at 6.52 pm. to-day and went to No. 10 Downing Street at 2.10 p.m. to confer with the Br tish Inner Cabinet.

In reply to

question as to whe-

Petit Parisien

German Reactions

Berlin, Sept. 25.

The Sunday edition of the National Sociallet organ Voelkischer Benbach- ser describes the present situation in international affairs in the following was words:

A further meeting was arranged for 3 pan, and following a conference with the French Maisters another meeting will probably he held at night. Considerable activity apparent In various Government departments throughout the day.

ther he thought there was still hope despite the fact that it was a holiday-reace or with Moscow to war.

the of peace M. Daladter sak: "In German race must be liberated im- Europe we must always keep hop mediately. Germany in her memor-in"-Reater. andum agrees to permit the holding

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before

of a plebiscite in certain areas, which must be definitely defined November 25, at the latest.

The alterations in the new frontier which may arise out of the plebiscife must be settled by a Germana- Czech or an international commission. The plebiselte will be carried out under the control of an international commission.

com-

Germany also proposes that authoritative Germano-Czech misalon be established to settle all further details,

France to Define

Position

London, Sept. 25.

It further time peralta a further meeting of the Cabinet will be held here late to-night to discuss the re- the sults of the meeting between

British French diplomats and the Inner Cabinel. The

of estion suminoning Parliament will also be discussed.

M. Daladler and M. Bonnet dined During the plebiselle buth parties at the French Embassy before going are, to withdraw all milltary forces to No. 10 Downing Street,

Earlier in the afternoon, in Paris, from the breau In question.

The proposals

made

by they attended meeting of the at which It was Germany are considerably different French Cabinet,

the original Anglo-French agreed unanimously on the declara- accepted by the Pruetion which the Ministers proposed to

from

now

Il

propent as a basis of negotiations. make to the British Government-

Discussions Continue

The earlier proposals provided for Reuter, the transfer, without a plebiscite, of areas with over 50 per cent. Sudeten German Inhabitants, with a proviso that an international commission would negotiate, the adjustment of the frontler where was necessary, A possible exchange of population

London, Sept. 25.-

The Anglo-French discussions, which began here this evening shortly after 9 pm, were interrupted for a

on the basis of the right of option meeting of the British Inner Cabinet

of

The decision now rests with the Czech people; with Godesberg to Particularly active were members

Editorials appearing in other papers are those departments which

express

similar sentiments and connected with national defence.

The

divergence of opinion which prominently feature the declaration became

apparent earlier and during by Signor Mussolint that Prague must will be now reach Its decision before October the meeting on Saturday

In clear words which no one can 1. overcome, it is expected, at to-day's meeting, in order that Mr. Chamber misunderstand, the Duce has once characterised the European lain may be able to confer with the more

Saya the Voelkischer French Ministers to-night with the situation,

Cabinet Beobachter, support of the entire

The primary conditions for Trans-Ocean.

peaceful liquidation of the Czech problem have been created, says this It is now up to Prague and paper. Prague, Sept. 26. A bulletin issued here states that the Western Powers to find a way the people of Czecho-Slovakia remalt to understanding.-Trans-Ocean. calm and ready to defend themselves with a strong heart and a clear head held high.

Points of view by travellers from the Dominions and Colonies.

8.15 London Philharmonic Orcha Der Frelschutz--Overture (Weber)

Conducted by Sr. Thomas Beechum. Invitation To The Waltz.

Gochr.

Shaw

Walter

Gaston

1, Salut demeure chaste et pure (Faust Gounod); 2, 11 sogno (Manon' Massenet). ... Gaston D'Aquino: 3, Plano Selection

E. O'Neil Shaw; 4, Perdutamento Gaston D'Aquino; 5. (Tosti) Luna d'Estate (Tosti); 6, 'A Vuch- hella (Tosti)... Gaston d'Aquino, 8.57 Haydn-Quartet In E Major, Op. 54, No. 3.

Stan

Played by the Pro Arte Quartet. 9.17 Orchestral,

Cenerentola--Overture LI

(Ros- siri);

in); Manon Lescnui Intermezzo (Puccini)... Milan Symphony Orch. conducted by Cav. Lorenzo Molajoli.

0.30 London Relay The News 9.59 A Varlety Programme with The Boswell Sisters, Holloway,

Hylton & His Orchestra. and Jack

Fox-Trots-Pennies From Heaven (im Pennies from Henven'); One, Two, Button Your Shoe (flin Pennies from Heaven') Jack Hylton &

with vocal Orchestra

refrain. Vocal-Trav'iin All Along (Breen, Jolingon) estra 1****

The Boswell Sisters with

Accomp. Dance Dreh-Ddyse-Waltz; At The

Dalu- luka-Fox Trat (from 'Balalaika") Jack Hylton & His Orchestra with vocal refrain by Bert Yarlett. Humorous

And Monologue-Albert The Eadsman (Edgar); Jubilee Sovereign.

Stan Holloway with Plano. Dance Orch-You Give Me iden-Fax-Trat (Please, Teather): Song Of The Cello Fox-Trot (Please, Teacher') ... Jack Hylton & His Orchestra with vocal the bulletinto a Czech appeal, and in view of

refrain. states, "is to ensure that there is a Czech frontier, the British Govern You F

the military situation across

the vocal

Why

Don'! You Practice What You Preach (Slipler, Goodhart, Hoff- and order and danger to no one."

"Already 18 soldiers serving in the nent informed Czecho-Slovakia that

man)...

The Boswell Sisters with Britain could no longer continue to re

Old Orchestra, Orch-Still More Czech Army but who ure of German take the responsibility of advising

Ing Songs: Intro-Hold nationality, have repulsed an attack

your hand out, on the frontier, thus demonstrating them not to mobilise, but pointed out,

most at the same time that due weight Alabama Cann; Sing me to sleep: La. naughty boy; Skylark; Navaho; Little that they are loyal

must be given to the consideration Mattchiche; Maggie Murphy; Another Government."--Reuter,

that the announcement of Czech mobilisation might well precipitate action by other countries.-Reuier

Parleys End

Ready

to Fight

"Our mobilisation,”

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Supreme War Council

Prague, Sept. 25.

A Supreme War Council, compris- ing Ministers Cerny, Krofta, Kalfus, Fajnor, Kamenicky, Nosal and Zenki

London, Sept. 20. The French ministers returned to

within some specified time limit, was but were later resumed and are stli and Bukowsky, has been appointed the French Embassy at 12.45 am, to-

another condition of the old plan, in progress at 11,30 p.m. which also provided that if she con- curred in the plan Czecho-Slovakia was entitled to ask for an assurance of her future security,

However, the remaining membera of the British Cabinet have begun to arrive at No. 10 and it thus seems that a meeting of the British Cabinet will be held to-night, following the conclusion of the Anglo-Freneli dis-

A general International guarantee would then have subsilluted the existing treaties with France and tussions.--Netter. Russia.

The British Government expressed ils readiness to join in an Internation-

al guarantee to prevent unprovoiced

attacks-on the country.

niso

Tho Anglo-French plan provided for a frank acknowledg- ment of the great sacrifice being made

the by

Czecho-Slovakian Government in the cause of peace.

In the German demands which to Prague delivered Just been there is a memorandum declaring that the increasing reports of cidents in the Sudaten areas show

bar

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that the situation has become Intolerable for the Sudeten Germans, and consequently the danger to the peace of Europe has increased.

It is essential, therefore, that the separation of the Sudeten areas from Czecho-Slovakia should be agreed upon without furiber deles.

The areas to be ceded have been shaded red on a map attached to the latest German proposals and thoen cheduled for a plebiscite are shaded

Router

Czech Reply Delivered

by the President.

girl at home like Mary; Broken Alelody; I'm twenty-one to-tiny: As your hale grows whiter: Galloping Major Jack Hylton & His Orch, with vocal retrain.

10.39 London Relay 'Visitors' Book',

Impressions of the Empire Ex- hibition (Scotland) by

All citizens have been told they day.

M. Daladier expressed his satis-Scotland. must hold themselves in readiness for

faction with the course of his national defence and, in accordance

with the British with the National Defence Law, all conversations cluizens over 17 and under 60, in- diplomats at No. 10 Downing Street. cluding women, may be enlisted for The negotiations between the British and French will be resumed at 10 labour service.

In "State of Defence Prepared-a.m. to-day.

The British Cabinet met at 12.35 ness," the property of all citizens may be requisitioned.Trans-Occant... immediately after the Anglo- French discussions were concluded, and discussed the situation until 1.46 a.m.-Reuter.

Slovaks Appointed

London, Sept. 25. Dr. Jan Masaryk, the Czecho- Slovakian Minister in London, las delivered to the Foreign Once the Czech Government's reply to the latest submissions by the British Cernsk and Professor Imrich Karvas, of Pressburg University, have been given portfolios in the new Cabinet

Government following the talks at Godesberg-Reuter,

Hitler to Deliver Speech

Berlin, Sept. 25, Herr Adolf Hitler, Chancellor of Germany, will deliver a speech on the international situation and the position with regard to the minority problem in Czecho-Slovakia at the Sports Palace in Berlin at 8 p.m. on Monday (3 a.m. to-night H.KT.),... Reuter.

Two Slovaks,

Prague, Sept. 25.

Professor Matus

Still Delicate

be stil

London, Sept. 20. After the Cabinet meetings and the the Anglo-French discussions It is pointed out in Slovak quarters,

in stated to however, that the Slovak's People's situation Parly has not entered the Cabinet and extremely delicate but not without that the two men appointed are hope of solution by peaceful means. relatively unknown and have not-Reuter, been in politics before. Trans- Оссать

British Clarification

visitors to

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10.45 Dance Music, Fox-Trots To You. Sweetheart: Was Saying To The Moon (film 'Go West, Young Man'). Roy Fox Tango-La Cancion De La Ribera His Orchestra with vocal refrain. Orquesta Tiples Victor Estribilio Cantado per Carles Lafuente. Fox- Trots The Merry-Go-Round Broke Down; Sweet Lellani (from 'Walkill. Wedding')... Band with vocal chorus.

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Hankow, Sept. 25. Prague, Sept. 20. Braving torrential rafns, Madame The Czech Government has replied Chiang Kai-shek personally visited a London, Sept. 25. to the Polish demand for equal rights; number of villages and towns in the British omcial sources declare that for the Polish minority in Czecho- vicinity of Hankow to-day and ex- the statement in the broadcast from Slovakia, stating that Prague is will-plained to the peasants their duties Visits Foreign Office Prague that Czech móbilisation was ing to negotiate with the Poles on all in the present crisis.

undertaken on the advice and ap-the points, raised in the Pollah Several groups of women workers Berlin, Sept. 29. proval of the Brilish Clovernment is Government's demands which were are to carry out a publicity campaign The British Minister, Sir Nevilo not entirely in accord with the fact, presented to the Czechs last week in these villages under the direction Henderson, called at the Foreign explained that, in response Reuter.

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