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THE HONGKONANE

TELEGRAPH, FRIDAY,

NOVEMBER ** 18,

1988.

PITCHED BATTLE FOR HUST Varying Reports of Disorders

In Carpatho-Ruthenian Capital

CZECH'S NEW STATE PARTY

Reconstruction Of Chambor Of Deputies

Prague, Nov. 17.

now apparently com- After the pleled reconstruction of the parties In new Czecho-Slovakia, the Cham- ber of Deputlen which met to-day for the first time sluce the critical dayn of September shown the following! composition:

State Party of National Union 100! Deputies.

Slovad Club 34,

National Labour Farly 20,

Communists 25,

Czech clericals 11,

Carpatho-Ruthenian Union Party 5.

German National Socialists 5,

Slovak National Labour Party 4. German Bocial Democrats 4. Independent 4.

The State Party of National Union

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is by far the largest group, but it

Loes not represent

majority. docs Since the Communist Party is not officially prohibited but merely for- bidden to engage in any political activities, the Parliamentary club of represented in

however, so it

Communists is still Parliament.

President Breaks French

Tradition

Paris, Nov. 17.

President Lebrun brake trail- tlon to-day which requires him to remain aloof from parliamen- fary tangles, when he made a Broadcast to the whole nation in rupport of Mr. Daladler's plan for cconninic reform.

The President Joined 11. Da- ladler, and the Financlat Minis- ter. M. Paul Reynaud in radio tead police appeals After

to break op been called demonstrallon-United PrOBI

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Latvia Is Congratulated On Progress

London, Nov. 17.

ram to

On the occasion of the 20th annl- versary of Latvian independence, Lord. Halifax has sent a telegram Monsieur Munters expressing on be- half of the Government his sincere the progress on congratulations

The Communists, is declared, will not be allowed to achieved by Latvia, and hopes for a engage in any political activities put-continuance of the prosperity and con- side Parliament. The Clerical Party's structive development which have decision to remain independent and marked the last ten years of Latvian not to merge in the State Party, has history-British Wireless. been followed only by 11 members

of the Moravian wing of the Party which is led by the Deputy Dr. Schramek.

cbramek

of the

Hohemian

Ten members wing of the Party whose lender is Dr. Stack on the other hand joined the State Party.-Trans-Ocean.

PARTY FORMED

Prague, Nov. 17.

The formation of a

abandoned their previous opposition and joined the new party.

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CASUALTIES SAID

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SEVERE

WARSAW, NOV. 17.

REGULAR BATTLE is going on for the possession of

· Hust, capital of the young autonomous republic of Hust Carpatho-Ruthenia, according to reports reaching here. The Polish version says that the attack on

of detachments out by three is being carried insurrectionists, while another account states that the attackers are armed Polish troops making an attempt to obtain possession of Hust in order to proclaim an "anschluss" of Carpatho-Ruthenia with Hungary.

Is is said, however, that this attempt has failed already because the Czechs sent strong military forces to defend Hust. According to other reports not yet confirmed, the Czechs lost 40 men.'

Other Polish reports say that in other places in Carpatho. Ruthenia clashes took place between insurgents and gendarmes, and the pro-Government Drbre Wieczer says that both sides suffer- ed 100 casualties.--Trans-Ocean.

BERLIN

GIVES MR.

PIROW A WARM

WELCOME

Berlin, Nov. 17. Thousands gathered on the Berlin Charlottenburg railway station this evening when the South African Defence Minister, Mr. Oswald Pirow and his wife arrived here from London.

The guard of honour was drawn up in front of the railway

Czech Fascists, led by General

al least for the present. party Goyda, are remaining outside the new The proclamation describes it as remost task to build up party's foremost

of Czechs, Slovaks and state "Party of Carpatho-Ukrainians on the principles station. The Reichs Economics' Minister Herr Walther Funk, the Chief of the Supreme Command of the Armed Forces, General National Unity," comprising all the of authoritative democracy.

Regarding foreign policy, the pro- Keitel, the Commandant of Berlin, Lieutenant General Seiffert, bourgeoise parties, was proclaimed

advocates peaceful operation with all nations, especially Prince Bismarck as representative of Herr von Ribbentrop and

welcome the distinguished guests. It was also announced that Czech with the nearest neighbours,Trana numerous officials of the German Foreign Office were present to clericals had, at the last moment, Ocean.

all over the Czecho-Slovakia radioclamation stutions to-day.

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Mrs. Plrow was first to leave the train. She was welcomed cordially who gave her a by Herr Funk magnificent bunch of flowers.

Mr. welcomed Herr Funk then Pirow with the same warmth where- upon General Keitel then added his welcome.

Then a striking Incident occurred. A small boy in the uniform of the National Socialist young peoples'

bunch

of corps, carrying a great dark red roses come up the stairs, pushed through the group around the Minister, and with a sweeping bow handed Mrs. Pirow the bouquet. tri- Delighted at this unexpected bute Mrs. Pirow thanked the

young Mr. man for his charming gesture. Pirow then left the station and took the antute of the walling guard of honcur. The band played the South African national anthem. Mr. Pirow stood with uncovered head and then passed the guard of honour in re- then view. Mr. and Mrs. Pirow went by car to the Hotel Adlon. The arrival occurred much later than so that the

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The Minister retired corly. Friday Pirow will first place

the German Memorial in Unter den Linden- Truna-Ocean.

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QUEEN MAUD IS IMPROVING

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