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TELEGRAPH,

THURSDAY,

to bind his hands and that assurance has remained binding ever since".

SEPTEMBER

29,

expressing disboller in the Czech Intentions to carry out their pro- anes 1 issued a statement offering THREE ALTERNATIVES

to guarantee those promlacs.

"Yesterday Sir Horace Wilson res Referring to the position in July sumed his conference with Herr when the deadlock, had arisen in theter and found the latter's views negotiations between Czecho-Slovakin

and the Sudetens, the Premier said apparently unchanged.

ing morning I put some points in

that the British Government was "Herr Hiller's reply brought by Tetter to Herr Hitler. Although the faced with three alternatives: threa- Sir Horace contains a definite state- reply contained an explanation Itten to go to war with Germany If ment that the troops of the German offered 110) modification [ is she attacked the Czechs; stand astde Army would not move beyond a cor- previous night's proposals.

and allow matters to take theirtain red line and that they would "IL Wils that night when Ele course; or finally attempt to find a be there to preserve order durlast. Memorandum and map was handed peaceful solution.

the plebisefte.

to me that I spoke frankly to Here Hitler, telling him, and dwelling with all the emphasis, in my power; of the risks involved in bla satin on such terms and the consequences if war ensured.

"Despite these plain words the conversation continued on friendlier) terms than ever,

terrible

once

"The Brat course we rejected, for "Her er offered to jolu nu in- we have no treaty liabilities with ternational guarantee for

the re- Czecho-Stovakla and have always mainder of Czecho-Slovakio refused to accept such abilities. the minority question was settled. The second course was also repugnant, "I bellevé he means what he says, but the difficulties and obscurities and we addressed ourselves to the t of mediation.

Juve narrowed to the point where t Mr. Chamberlain paid a tribute to is inconceivable that they could, not Lord Runciman whose long and ex-be settled by negotiailons. "Herr Hitler said he was grateful busting efforts gained, the esteem of for my efforts but said that he embolh sides. (Cheers.)

LAST APPEAL sidered that he had made a response

the result of a war.

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"THE:

TEXANS

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"Lord Runelman's efforts were "I therefore sent à last personal n holding back his enatemplated operations. He said he was offering directed with a considerable degree appeal stating that I was convinced the Czechs a frontier very different of success towards bringing the that we could reach an agreement in.

Sudetens ant the Czechs Into nego a week. from that which would be taken ations." he declared... "On July 28 take the responsibility for starting a I cannot believe you will

Lord Halifax wrote, nepersonal letter world war which might end civilisa- London, Sept. 20. to Herr von Ribbentrof expressington. for the sake of a few days Loud cheers greeted Mr. Chamber-regret at the latter's blutement to Sir delay in settling a long standlag faln when he rose to start lds his-Nevile Henderson that Grimany muts! | problem,' I pointed out to the Chan- torte speech.

reserve its attitude towards Lord cellar, "We are faced to-day with a sliu Runciman's mission as a matter of "I sent al message 10 Signor tion without parallel saco 1014." purely British concern.

Mussolini at the same time, appeal- he said. "The agreed revision of the

**Lond 1 Halifax had expressed a hope in to him to refrain from force and ADDED: “PLAY SAFE” A Technicolour Cartoon League Covenant might have avoid-that Germany would collaborate in ato pa ilmself to Berlin to discuss ar ed this crisis. AB members of the League must bear the responsibili-question solution of the Sudelen rangements with the German

and afterwards to establish-Cz ing relations, between Britain

and!

and collaboration.

ties of that omission.

The position in July was a dead-

Czech

anek

resentatives and those of and France, lock in the Sudeten-Czech negotin-zany on a-basis of mutual con-

suggested to Signor Mussolini that he inform Herr Hitler that he "During my visil to Godesberg. (Signor Mussolini) would be re- the German people gave me apresented and urge Kerr Hitler to warm welcome demonstrating their agree to my proposal." desire,

for

explained peace,

Mr. Chamberlain, I explained to Herr POSTPONE MOBILISATION

itler the Anglo-French proposals

The supreme announcement came

when

1

tions and fence were entertained that Germany might intervene.

"By the middle of August the gap between Henlein's Karlsbad speech and

the Czech Government's pro- posals was too wide for negotiation, Henlein took a message from Lord Runciman to Hitler on September hoping the Chancellor would support frontier. Herr Hitler declined to speech when he announced that he

negotiations, conclude a pact of uf

Ilities, non-aggression had sent yet another appeal Henlein did not communicate his with Czero-Slovalca while other offering to go again to Germany. He reply to Lord Runciman but return-minorities there were still unsatis-appeated also to Mussolini direct to ed convinced of Ilitler's desire for a stent,

conference to settle details! peaceful solution.

within week.

relating to the transfer of territory

the final delimitation of the at the end of Mr. Chamberlain's

the continuance

"In the meantime developments in Germany

nny itself were causing con- siderable anxiety

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TOO DILATORY

the British¦ He he refused to

Join #

"Hitler has invited me," said Mr. Chamberlalu, “to meet him al Munich accept my to-morrow. He has also Invited Government. Early

In August we other proposals as too dilatory, and M. Daladier, who have received reports of military pie-gave mt his Memorandum. parations in Cermany on an exten "For the first time I found that it i "My appen! followed one from contained a time limit and I spoke: Mussolini to Ritter to postpone netion alve sente.

Every frankly of the risks attendant jofter Mussolini had received my

upon teh ternis.

message,

GERMANY WARNED

respond is my efforts for peace."

agreed to postpone for 24 hours.

HOUSE CHEERS WILDLY

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I declared that the language and *Uftier hos "The Briteh Ambassador fo į munner of the document was that of ¦ mobilisation Bertin Was instructed to

ultimatum, and bitterly reproach~ point an ultimatum, out these abnormal measures whieh ed the Chancellor for his future to could only be Interpreted abroad as threatening gesture towards Czecho-Slovaktu, who might be com- pelled to take precautionary mea sires and thus the chance of succesful Runelman mediation might destroyed. "Herr

Incasures

Ribbentrop von

|

Dealing with the final meeting at Gedegberg. Mr. Chaniberian aid that he had a few words with the Chanceller which he did not think be were without importance.

"Herr Hitler repeated replied, earnestness that this was his lat

Everyone in the House Fore and cheered wildly as Mr. Chamberlain made this announcement.

affected

The Prime Minister was visibly

by the

demonstration.

with great out the speech, which was

at 1.21

pn., he had and sometimes

refusing to discuss the military territorial ambition in Europe and he spoken in strong

Bis voice was low <t expressing the earnestly said that he wanted ringing tours, opinion that the British efforts to be friends with England and if land controlled as he now declared Prague had served only to only the Sudeten mestion could be no member of the House whil increase the Czech intransigeance. got eat of the way peacefully he fail to feel his heart leap us he heard.

**Iz consequence of information would resume negotiations.

about the movement

of

several

German divisions France at the end ut August took precautionary mea- sures by Svinmoning reserves and manning the Maginot line. On Henderson August 31. Sir Nevlie

QUESTION OF COLONIES

"He said there is one awkward question-the matter of colonies but that is not a matter for war. When Mr. Chninberlain referred to save the State Secretary at the Herr Hitler's reference Wilhelmstrasse u strong

persona "ward question

warning regarding the possible attitude of Britain in the event of the German oggression in Czecho- Slovakia, particularly it France were compelled to intervene.

to "one

that the crisis has been once more postponed,

"I hope that the House is prepared once more to release me now to go and see what I can make on this last effort.“-Reuter,

A

Opposition Support

the matter of "Whatever views we may have had there was some laughter in about Signor Mussolini in the past House

everyone will welcome. his latest Chamberlain rebuked the in-gesture." Mr.

declared the Premier terrupters and suid severely referring to his appeal to the Italian think at a time like this is too Dietator to take a hand in European |

COMPELLED TO MOBILISE

serious for idle laughter. They are affairs. The declaration was cheered words which should be weighed and the House. fully weighed."

Mr. Clement Attlee made a brief "On September 14. a critical situa- tion developed and Czecho-Slovakta with his account of his conversations. Printer's statement.

Mr. Chamberlain then proceeded speech in the House welcoming the was compelled to mobilise, even at The French ministers when we met the Tilt

House is sure that the provoking German London said that if Czecho-desirous of neglecting no chance of invasion.

Then," Mr. Chamberlain said,

Slovakia was attacked France would reserving peace without sacrificing resolved to go to Germany myself told M. Daladier that if the French Prime Minister every opportunity full her treaty obligations. In reply principles, and will wish to give the became aware and soon

that the Forces were betively engaged situation was much more urgent than hostilities we would support them.

in following this new move."—Reuter,

or

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dominated the Chamber even when Mr. Chamberlain suddenly announc I had realised. Hitler declared that 1 sent Sir Horace Wilson to Queen Mother Present ed that Herr Hiller had agreed to rather than wait for the Sudetens to deliver my personal message to Herr

postpone Mobilisation for a further achieve self-determination he wan Hitler before he delivered his speech

London, Sept. 28. 24 hours, but when the Prime Minis- prepared to risk a world war. He, on September 20, making a further Queen Mary was present in the

ter added that "Herr Hitter has in- TWO MONTHS' STAY ON means of effecting self-determination pusat for discussions between the Minister's speech and

discuss ways and proposal for discussions between the Speaker's Gallery during the Prime vited me to meet him at Munich

JAN MAYEN ag she left to-morrow" terrific change came I gave an assurance that Britain

of British representatives.

immediately after the statement had over the House. nccepted them in principle. I under- "Herr Hitler

Members of the Imperial College- declined to depart concluded she was in tears.

The members seemed to be rub- took to consult my colleagues if he from the procedure in the Memoran- The Duke of Kent, occupying the bing their eyes as though awakening expedition to Jan Mayen, in would refrain from active hostilities dum on the grounds that the con- seat aver

the clock traditionally from a nightmare and then followed Greenland sea, led by Mr. Alexander In the meantime. That assurance he ference would lead to intolerable reserved for the Prince of Wales, the biggest round of cheers of the King, have returned to England after gave, provided nothing happened in procrastination.

also listened to the speech.

day.

a two months' stay on the island. Czecho-Slovakia of such a nature as

The announcement that invitations The north ind of the island, which had also been sent to Signor Musso-is difficult of access, has been ex- int and M. Daladier produced a ploret, and a circuit of Jan Mayen climax such as has not been seen in on hand has been accomplished for the House of Commons for muny a the first time. A search was made leng day.

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Everyone awoke gradually to the ship deposited on Jan Mayen In the middle of the last century, but full realisation that Air, Chamber- lain had performed yet another changes in the cliffs since the visit of service for peace and every men author of "Letters from

Latitudes" make it her in the House and every stranger, figure-head has my that the In the gallery rose to his feet at a bound and wildly cheered, waved their arms, clapped and shouted.

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The Beerenberg (7,000ft.) ascended twice in connection with measurements of cosmic radiation made from the summit, and a party led by Dr. R. Russell made D

Arst The Prime Minister stood with his ascent of the north-east peak. head erect and the muscles of his ~A grologicol map has been made face twitching.

of the central part of the Island and Then he lowered his head, and for extensive additions have been made a moment stood uneasily 25 the to the known fora of Jan Mayen, In cheering carried on.

addition considerable work on plant Ar the ovalion subsided all the physiology and ecology. marino weight of the events of the past biology, and ornithology has been ac- week seemed to have suddenly complished. descended on the Prime Minister's This is the first Arctic expedition which has gone out from the -Uni- He controlled himself with the versity of London.

fortitude.

greatest effort,

but his ringing

voice had gone and as he continued

be might have been asking a reli-

rious anembly to offer prayer and Boy Flunks As Magician-

in scarcely audihla tones he con-

luded:

Oakland, Cal-When 4-year.bid hope that the House will be Bobby Chupman saw a magician put prepared to release me now to see a bean his car only to have it pop what I can make of this last effort," out almost Instantly from his mouth, Quickly the Prime Minister resum-ho decided to become 24 magician ed his seat and both he and Sir John himself. He went home and prompt- Siman, who ad sat beside they put a bean In his ear, but it not Premier throughout the speech, had only failed to pop out, of his mouth molat eyes as they spoke - a .. fow | but even to come out of his ear. "A words to one anotlier-leuter. specialist was called,

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