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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1938.

PRAGUE WILL GIVE WIDER CONCESSIONS: MUNICH AGREEMENT Peaceful Occupation To Commence To-Morrow

MUNICH, SEPT. 30.

IT IS LEARNED THAT REPRESENTATIVES OF THE FOUR POWERS

SIGNED A PEACE PLAN FOR,THE SETTLEMENT OF THE SUDETEN QUESTION.

THE GERMAN NEWS AGENCY STATES THAT THE DOCUMENT WAS SIGNED AT 12.30 A.M. THIS MORNING.

IT PROVIDES FOR A PEACEFUL SOLUTION OF THE CRISIS AND COVERS THE CONDITION AND MANNER OF THE SURRENDER OF. THE SUDETEN AREAS IN CZECHO-SLOVAKIA.—UNITED PRESS.

The Czech Government

agrees to supervision by an Inter- national Commission and by the British Legion, or the occupation of the territory by British troops.

Peaceful German occupation of the border regions will commence to-morrow. COMPLETE AGREEMENT

Munich, Sept. 29. Complete agreement has been achieved in the Munich Conference.

Trans-Ocean learns that complete accord was reached at 8.30 p.m. (3.30 a.m. HK.T.).

German troops will march across the frontier on Saturday, but will advance by stages, thereby completing the occupation of the Sudeten-German territory by October 10,

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recess that several apparently un- solvable problems have been prac- tically regulated and further confer- ence was merely for the purpose of dealing with the method of

procedure.

The opinion is also expressed in French clrcles here that the Munich meeting will lead to an honourable solution of the difficulty and which will not jeopardise the stand- ings of the French Premier or Mr. Chamberlain.

ment of

one

ADJUST750TM IIIS SIGHTS--Premier Musolini is seen here in- specting one of the new assault guns of the Italian Infantry during the recent army manoeuvers in Italy,

appeal to the Soviet to oppeal to of the four statesmen during ther Germany to preserve Peace, Moscow discussions.-Trans-Ocean. has suggested an immediate inter- national conference to deal with the German-Czuch question.--Reuter,

SOVIET DITTER

Moscow, Sept. 29. The official Soviet organ Izvestla, the only Soviet paper to comment on the tunich meeting

HUNGARIAN OBSERVER

Budapest, Sept. 29. The Chief of Hungarian Foreign Minister's personal bureau, Count Stephen Osaky, left for Munich by air early this morning.

which the three visiting states-Polish minorities at some date notopean foreign policy, which wili the conference as "outerises M. Osaky will watch proceedings at

Thereafter, Germany and the other Powers will guarantee the new Czech

men were the guests of the Ger-yet revealed, man Chancellor. Other persons present included prominent Ger- Government leaders and members of the accompanying delegations.

mu

borders.

The atmosphere at Munich is one of satisfaction and rejoicing and the peace makers are greeted with shouts and cheers at every publie appeur

Discussion was restaned at 10 pan. Jance-Unued fress. (5 am. KT.) for the purpose of i bringing the conference to a formal conclusion.

TO MARCH TO-MORROW

the more general rule,

Informed quarts here state that Munich as an "Observer" on behalf of the Hungarian Government- British Wireless.

Personat meeting and discussion The Conference was interrupt-, October 10 and that the agreement between the heads of Governments ed at 8.20 p.m. for dinner, at already

renched provides for et major European countries is ex-

the Ilungarian and pected to result in a gradual develop

new form of procedure in replace the mass conferences of

The Soviet Government also Genova. Dreussions between nations issued a statement to the effect that with mutual problems to settle will

the President of the United States ecos Mr. Chamberlain left his hotel, and Prague in the interests of peace,

urged Moscow to intervene in

ALL DETERMINED in Berlin

London, Sept. 29. accompanied by the President of the but that the Soviet Government re- It is understood in German circles German Privy Council.

Herr von fusett. A proposal for setting the i thot The Neurath.

Czech delegates have he was accorded an present crisis through an inter-transmitted to Prague the proposal enthusiastic ovation by the crowd

in national conference which the that the German troops he allowed to which had gathered outside the hote! Soviet would be willing to take an enter the Sudeten area up to the line

the lunch hour. during Berlin, Sept. 29. An official communique will be

tive part was, however, made by drawn in the Anglo-French plan and active it is regarded as certain that no According to reports reaching here oficial statement will be issued be-

the Soviet.

requested an immediate issued, it is believed, during the and according to German circles, the fore the conference is definitely cop-by the complete lack of military pre-when the conference meets course of the evening-Trans-Ocean. Four Power Conference has already cluded. In view of the detalled preparation during the past few days of m

Foreign observers here are puzzled which it is hoped will be avaliable

reached one Important decision. In that it has agreed to allow German expect a continuation of the dismissar Voroshilov, who in the event however,

gramme Press circles are inclined to international tension. War Com- This report is not yet confirmed, troups to enter the Sudelen area on October 1, an

cussions until late in the evening, or condition

Sir Horace of war would be the Commander that they

of

Wilson, Interviewed advance only up to

even unto Friday. the frontier

the Army, is at present in Habarovsk during the afternoon, said that the marked out in

The uninterrupted progress of the in the Far East.

far directing the re- conversations have

been the Anglo-French: plan.-Reuter.

Conference another factor consider-organisation of the Far Eastern Red friendly throughout and all sides are ed ns favourable since it indicates Army.

determined to lot nothing stand in CONFERENCE TO TACKLE

that the statesmen are not obliged to In view of these facts, there is an the way of an agreement.-Reuter, OTHER SUBJECTS

communicate with their GovernInclination to believe that the Soviel nents,Trans-Ocean.

OFFICIAL REPORT

London. Sept. 30. It is offelally confirmed that on Agreement has been reached.

The Munich Broadcasting Station broadcast this morning! that an Agreement has been reached at 1.25 nm. (8.25 a.m. H.K.T.). The Agreement was signed by Messrs. Chamberlain, Hitler, Daladier and Mussolini,, covering the terms and methods of the cession of the Sudeten area to Germany-Reuter.......

London, Sept. 20. After finding a solution for the present crisis the Four Power Talks

SETTLEMENT NEARS at Munich may continue and attack

Paris; Sept. 29. other problems including that of Agency, the conversations at Munich According to the Havas News Germany's colonial demands, accord-are moving rapidly towards an ing to well-informed ciretes here.

It is said that Mr. Chamberlain has the progressive, evacuation of the agreement which will provide for proposed a token occupation of a Sudeten territories to be allocated to It is reported here that the con-outside the

narrow strip the Sudeten urea Germany. ferees assembled at 10 p.m. to sign that an international police

fortified area, and

The Czechs will first give up the force districts where the German popula- un agreement.

They had been working furiously occupy the remainder of the area,

A commission Will then be tion is incontestably in the majority

AGREEMENT SIGNED

Munich, Sept. 29.

Prague so that they can receive an transfer of populations. The suggested answer from the Czechs before the plan to be carried out within, seven deadline on Saturday,

| days.—Trans-Ocean, There seems little doubt that the Powers will urge the Czechs to uc-

EARLIER REPORT

Union was not planning to lend m- mediate assistance to Czecho. Slovakia.-Trans-Ocean.

PRESS REJOICES ·

London, Sept. 29.

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UNOFFICIAL TALKS

answer.

nit 10

Munich, Sept. 29. When the conference resumed at 4.30 o'clock this afternoon the mem- bers immediately got to grips with the Czech problem.

to

up

raised his hat as an peknowledg-

Great hopes are expressed in theIt is understood that at the first- Nations will find a just and peaceful with preliminary conversations gov- British Press that the Council of Four meeting much time was taken settlement of the bitter racial dispute erning questions of procedure, in Czecho-Slovakia

A tremendous public welcome by removing

cach Czech fears and German grievances, which was given

crrival single out Mr. Chamber- The Times adds that this Council seemed to in order to complete it at the earliest despatched immediately to delimitand must carry out that move be

has it in its power. if also in its will, lain for special applause. to set Europe at last in the way

Both on his arrival and during his possible moment for despatch to the frontier

arrange for the tween October 1 and October 10 timely and orderly reconstruction. drive from the Fuehrer's House,

under the control of the British

*The

where the conference is being held Daily Matt says that if it suc-

to his

Chamberlain hotel, Mr. ceeds in the main task, none of the Legion or International

tin

onal force. "With

received an enthusiastic reception. regard

other dangerous problems confront- ard to the regons where the German population is less dense in Europe should be unsoluble by Prime Minister stood in his car and Wearing a confident smile the and the handing over to Germany

the same means. cannot

The News Chonicle, be admitted outright by

in warmly Czechio-Slovakia, commission shall be appointed on

International welcoming the which

speech, cum and on his table in the hotel were pearance fresh cheers greeted him Czecho-Slovakia, Britain, ments on the marshalling of those bouquets of flowers sent by Gor-

moral France and Italy shall be represent which preceded Herr Hitler's invita-

factors throughout the

world mans.

During 011 earlier stand-up This commission shall settle the tien and which are ultimately decisive. luncheon, which had preceeded the controversial questions, Including

It calls for a solution of the matters conversations at the Fuchrer's House the economic and financial matters

in dispute by fair dealing and leaving the opportunity for and the actual sovereignty of the Czecho-Slovakia within its re-drawn exchange of views was provided. land."

frontier secure and adequately Herr Hitler was observed talking guaranteed-British Wireless.

with M. Daladier, while Mr. Cham- berlain Conversed with Signor Mussolini. General Goerlag chatted (Continued on Page 5.)

cept.

the

the

A German spokesman stated that

Munich, Sept. 29. German occupation of

The conference between the four Sudeten areas will begin on Satur-Statesmen continued at 4.30 p.m. and day, probably to "no considerable was still in session at 0 p.m. depth" but atong almost the entire Progress, nccording to the slight in- ed. border.

formation avaliable, was decidedly

The spokesman revealed that the favourable. occupation of the predominantly A member of the British delegation German areas will be completed by remarked at the end of the lunch

Coming

an

The entry into possession of these districts, according. to Havas, has been fixed for November 25,

The Agency also states that M. Daladier and Mr. Chamberlain are now endeavouring to get Herr Hit- ler to guarantee the new Czech State with France and Britain-Reuter.

NOT ALL OVER

in the Prime Ministent revealed ment to the crowd. At every ap-|

"PEACE ASSURED"

Rome, Sept. 20. The Giornale d'italia appeared en the streets this evenng with a special edition carrying enormous headlines declaring "Peace of Europe Assured!" Commenting onthe situation Signor Gayda, the famous editor, says: "The Munich agreement is the between Italy and Germany by result of the ind

the intimate harmony creat the axis which is now more vital than ever before.

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Munich, Sept. 29. A British authority here told pressed correspondents that though things are

The reason why your stomach going well it would be premature to

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But very often your weakened French plan as a basis of negotiation. turn to Berlin after the conference,"

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the but that the formation of the actual declared a British terms is a problem which bristles Reuter correspondent Just before

authority, to a exhausted body quickly.

have nourishment to rebuild your with centroversial points.-Reuter. midnight-Reuter

"HELPLESS BYSTANDER"

Geneva, Sept. 29. Soviet officials here interpret the Munich signs as a demonstration that the crisis is virtually dissipated and It is expected that the conferees will Impose on the Czechs a solution demanding concessions somewhat in excess of the original Anglo-French plan.

It is predicted that the members of the conference will possibly form. a "permanent directorale.to try and run Europe, with the Soviet as helpless bystander.United Press.

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