1939-03-13 — Page 30

Monday

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

1939.

Serious Clashes On Moravian Frontier

Continued From Page 1

Leftist partios, pecording to messages from Prague. Moj

The alm would be to bring ex- President Benes and his group to power again.

outside world, writea the diplomati The putsch plans are said to be correspondent of the "Observer," al-backed by legionnaries and a part of though, he odds, a great deal has the General Staff, hoppened..

In Prague, the appointment of a new Sluvale Cabinet is regarded us a provisional compromise, which for the time being, ensures a constitu tional government in Slovakio.

Slovak opinion is divided between the new Premler Sidor and the youthfui Radicals demanding separa- tion.

the German

Another factor is minority which, although numerical ly weak, clamours loudly on behalf

The planned coup would also ex tend to Slovakdu-Trans-Ocean,

DIPLOMATS PUZZLED

London, Mar. 12. The anniversary of the Anschluss found diplomatic circles puzzled whe ther this week's events in Czecho Slovakia have heralded another step In Germany's "Drangnach Osten".

Opinions differ whether Germany has any part in the disturbances, al- though the majority opinion, tends to

of the Stoval extremists, whose the belief that she encouraged the lcuder asserts that behind stands the power of the Reich.

them Slovak separatist movement-in order Czecho- to strengthen her grip on A very hopeful feature is the ab- Slovakit. sence of any reported incidents.

nt

rany the

However, Kome quarters believe GERMAN PROTECTION?

at Germany is now puzzled as p Well-informed circles are of the what course to take. They point out opinion that it is probable M. Sidor's that with the new orientation Government inay be compelled to Polish foreign policy turning toward demand the withdrawal of Czech Russia and France, Germany.

well feel that separation of forces, after which, the recently dis-goals and Czechs would weaken posed leaders may return. ls some talk of the possibility of a the Czech buffer aguiat Poland.

The Czech Government's handling separate Slovak State under German

events, following Rumania's recent

There

protection, with a customs and curd at the Slov, and-Nazi action is

rency unton with the Reich,

Hitherto the German Government has taken no ective steps, nor replied to ex-Premier Tiso's note requesting help. German officials confess in- ability to read the situation clearly, but deplore its sibilities.

Jangerous pos-

German opinion Semi-omcial trends to regard Sidor's Government as a paper Ministry, but inclt of posi- tive German action had given rise to the bellet in some quarters that the Relch has not deelded whether it is opportune to back the Slovak access sionists to the full-Renter.

HUNGARIAN CLAIM

Warsaw, Mar, 12.

The view that Ruthenia should be Incorporated in Hungary was

Europe regarded here as symptomatic of the growing feeling in Central that resistance to German aggressióni which was broken nt Munich, must be built up again.

At the same time, it is suggested that the Slovek events may be behind-scenes in the council's move to obtain a common Polish-Hungarian frontler.

That Count Clane may have in- tialed this when he visited Poland, in order to offset ftaly's failure to obtain definite German support in the Mediterranean is discussed in diplo matic quarters.

It is considered here tant Polund will now be the central point in European developments so far as the stiffening of Central Europe's attitude to the Nazis is concerned. Thus It pressed by Colonel Beck, the Polish is rumoured that Colonel Beck, when Foreign Minister in a statement to he goes to London early in April, the Foreign Affairs Commission, in will attempt to guln Mr. Chumber- which he shed light on certain im-tain's support for opposing further Nazi domination in Danzig, and also portant aspects of foreign policy,

for Poland's policy of He said that the Government had sympathy no declaration to make on the friendship with Hussia and France- Ukrainian problem. It was ralset by United Press.

press propaganda, and was not diplo- matic action.

ILL-TREATMENT REPORTS

Berlin, Mar. 12,

111-treat- A stream of reports of whichment of Germans in Czecho-Slovakia arose, not out of actual feelings bes pouring Into Berlin, recalling tween the two, but through their atsimilar reports during the September titude towards other States and pro- blems, had disappeared.

Their relations with Soviet were; based on a pact of non-aggression and the bilateral declaration of Novem ber last Traces of tension

Colonel Beck next referred Poland's interest in the Baltle region, the situation at Danaly, and

Germany on the negotiations with subject of the minorities.

crisia.

of

Newspapers allege that many Ger tomans have been wounded, and the

windows of German shops smashed. the The German News Agency alleges Axed that Czechs attacked the linka Guards at Pressberg with bayonets, and wounded cleven

The "Zeit,"

former sudeten published in Germany, organ now

in Prague. 11 reports that German students were wounded by Czechs adds

COLONIAL CLAIMS Dealing with colonial claims which "life obliges us to consider," Colonel Beck said that foreign attitude to

them.

the

Polish wishes was becoming more and nods that at Brna Czechs smashed more friendly. The Government had not formulated precise demands of the windows of German houses, and plans, but I was convinced that it numerous attempts were made to would be called 10 table deliberations tear

worker was nung to the ground and beaten. sa soon as the question was ready for Germon the Swastika dag. A international discussion.

with "Down ol Shouts

will The problem of Jewish emigration:

Swastika,

and "Benes must be settled in collaboration with back and show you Germans," and States in possession of territories for emigrants, and the Jews themselves. the singing of "Thunder and light- ning over the Germans," which the Agency explains is a notorious anti- Germun song, are reported.

-Reuter.

MORAVIAN INCIDENTS

Prague, Mar. 12.

A series of incidents, during which was struck down,

occurred Czechs assailed. Germanis,

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the

the

come

It is alleged that a German who did not remove his hat during the song The "Zell" Snally declares that in Bruenn. Muravia, to-day on the there is talk in Prague of a putsch occasion of the anniversary of the in- this week for the return of Benes

from Austria into corporation of

The same Agency reports Rolch.

Bratislava that the chief of the mani- German house owners and Hlinka Guards has issued a tenants had hoisted Swastika flags as festo declaring that Premier Sidor is no longer worthy to call himself well as the Czecho-Slovakia flag.

The first incident occurred in the Commander-in-Chief of the Guards." It is suggested in Budapest that an at the German Hotel morning

is to be Hoffmann, where 3 number of independent Slovak State Czechs amashed a window and at- tormed under German protection.- tempted to tear down the Swastika

ARMOURED CARS IN STREET'S

Progue, Mar, 12. Armoured ears are continually

flok

About the same time, a

German

fireman was assaulted by Czechs Ju

a street and knocked down,

Neuter.

when a Czech National Anthem in the largest Tension is increasing.

Czech crowd sang the patrolling the streets of Bratislava. According to the Slovaks, in co-

Hlinka

Guards

square in the city, a German, who

11 did not take off his hat, and his wife gagement between were assaulted. The police, it is and Czech soldiers resulted in

casualties,

The new Slovak Ministers who ar rived in Prague were sworn in im-

alleged, did not interfere.

a

Another incident took place when German student was attacked by mediately and returned to Stovallu

signed President Hachia hns Czechs..

of the incidents' attracted decree postponing the session of the News large crowds, who marched through Stavak Parliament, the streets singing German songs,

Premier Sidor is on his way to

and protesting against, the Czech Prague to discuss the latest develop-

ments with the central Government.

the

action.

A Berlin messuge says that A further affair took place in Prague when several young Germans Czecho-Slovakia Government is again

in a Czech cafe were assailed by strongly criticised in an offelally in-

spired statement to-night-Reuter,

Czechs as they sang German songs. Two of the Germans were seriously injured, in the fight, while the police arrested one of the assailants.- Trans-Ocean,

LEFTIST PUTSCH RUMOURS

P.W.D. OFFICES Garages to Be Converted

By Government

Reichenberg, Mar. 12.

It is notified that sealed tenders in. Rumours of a Lefthat putsch to take triplicate, which should be clearly place this week are current among marked "Tender for Conversion of followers of the dissolved Czech P.WD. Ganges into offices", will be received at the Colonial Secretary's Office until noon of: Monday, March 27. v. jeten e pa

Spelling Bee

As Highland troons march past at Aldershol recently, the King stands at the salute, with the Queen smiling at his aide. The King is wearing the uniform of the Camsen Meblarsters, of which he is colonel-in-chief. March past followed dedication of a new wing of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church.

Britain Prepares-II

Third Of Series

Of Articles

On Britain's Defence Measures

Continued From Page 6

Initiated Was

The wording of the first two sen-, The ground section of the Royal Air

The

nnit"

Force volunteer reserve, oren 38-30. The balloon squadrons of the auxiliary

air forec, ages 24-50,

The civil dir guard, ages 18-50,

A.R.P. air raid wordens, agg over 23. ALP. first aid posts, ages 20-50.

A.R.P. ambulance drivers und attendants, report centers and communications, and miscellaneous duties, ages over 18.

tences of this message caused a delay in the distribution of the hundbooks, It had been planned to issue them

Theo with some special qualifications or about the first or second week in

experience: January, but Chamberlain and Lord At rescue and demolition parties for Halifax were going to Rome on builders, oues 25-50. weeks at time of writing. It is im-January 11, and it was felt that the The first police reserve for police pen-

sioners, possible to say whether or not it is

islinns might not-like-that-remark-coastguard-uxilary_watchers._age_over

40. succeeding.

about "being strong."

bandbook also

The Royal Flect reserve for ex-sailors and niso contains a fore-

ex-marines. NATIONAL SERVICE

by Sir Jehu Anderson, wurd

Police Special re- He The Royal Marine, National Service

Bays: "The call ly 10 peace

serve, for ex-marine pollee, ages 43-87. and not to

Radio amateura, age 18-35. about the last week in January with war. We have no thought of o8 FOR WOMEN: the issue of a White Paper listing pression; our one wish is to live at several hundred "reserved ocupa-peace with all peoples. But if this (ions."

wish is to be fullled we must be up doing. We must make ourselves strong so that our influence for peace The auxiliary fire service, ages 20-50, may be real, and we must make our-St. John Ambulance brigade, ages 1-65 Britial: Red Cross society, ages 18-45. selves safe so that others cannot be St Andrew's ambulanca corps, ages 16-65. tempted to thoughts of aggression Registration for other training in nursing, against us."

"Anderson points out that the hand-The Auxillary territorial service,

offers new carcers In the Royal Air Force companies, agon 18-43. regular fighting services; that it The civil air guard, ages 18-50, helpa

to decide whether the render is SERVICES NOT AT PRESENT REQUIR-

INO TRAINING IN PEACE TIME, work vital list "engaged in

to the The Royal Navy or Royal Marines, for ex is itself sailors and ex-marines under 42. country's security which

The Royal Naval volunteer supplement- national service"; and that it is pos-

tary reserve for yachtsmen, ages 19-23. sible to undertake some new wholt-The Mercantile Marine wat service list Ume or part-time service in war time and to train for it in peace time.

SERVICES LISTED

This meant that generally speaking engaged in occupations listed should not volunteer for national service, and might not be required in war time, since their occupation the heading of indis- comes under nensable

It was estimated that it necounted for about 7,000,000

of the working ponyintion. IL contained meny anomalies. For instance, the included all the mechanical branches of the newstiaper trade, but not the editorial staffs.

20,000,000 HANDBOOKS

At the same time as the White Paper, the Government, through the malis, distributed 20,000,000 hand- books to householders throughout the country.

try. These 40-paged booklets, in concise and simple language, rour.ded up all the various defence organisations the man-in-the-street can join If he wishes,

BRC

Brief particulars about the limits, the nature of the work, how to Jain, and where to get additional in- formation are set out for each sel-

Vice

Here are the services listed in the handbook:

MAINLY FOR YOUNGER MEN: The auxillary fire service, ages 25-30. The Itoyal Naval volunteer reserve, ages

18-20.

The Army Supplementary reserva-in

fantry of the Line, ages 17-30. The Territorial Army, general service in flek army, anu-aircraft and coastal defence unlta, ngea 17-30. The auxillary air; forco flying squadrons,

DRES 18-32.!

Those with some special qualifications or

experience?

The Royal Naval reserve for officers and

men of the Mercante Marino. Rkiet workers, such as drivers, fors The Army auriplementary reserve,

30-42, Tradesmen, fort

#ges

Omcially entitled "National Ser vice. A guide to the ways in which the people of this country may give service," it contain message from Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain. This is a facsimile letter in. Cham- berlain's own hand-writing on No. 10;The Territorial Army, ages 13-45.

The Royal Air Forca volunteer reserve, Downing Street nolepaper, It reads!

sges. 10-50,

the divine of at

39. Marg,

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missy..

1927.

But stare pere in most

The work consists of the partial demolition of the existing garages A TOW many of these words are cor- and the addition of an extra

Hrect, and what is wrong, with the convert them into om story to

others by sig fa

vidostigmitism

hoy-toytle

hollyhock astrakan-

kitobkerry mollelots

It is also nelled that sealed ten- ders marked Tender: for New Government Store. North Polat's will be received (until Boon of March

English Oxford Dictionary spell- 27. The na track is consists ofve the

iner of these words will be found on erection' në nuatore and officos. it,

the Cimatry needs

The Royal Naval voluntcer reserve, ages

18-20.

The auxillary air forco, ages 18-30. More highly educated men, forz Pilot and observer dulles in the air branch of the Toyal Naval volunteer reservo, DE 17.23.

of

The Army supplementary reserve

officers, ages 18-30,

Cominions in the Territorial Army,

ages 18-31,

The Royal Air Force volunteer reserve

Pilot: section, ages 15-23.: Altcraft crew section, saes B...

Auxiliary air force flying squadrons. pilote, ages 18-29. Aircraft crews, aged

The Royal Naval volunteer (Wireless)

reserve, ages 10-43,

The Royal Air Foron civilian wireless

rezerva, arca 18-55, MAINLY FOR OLDER MEN:

ARP. air raid wardens, ingo" over 30, AILP, first aid parties and decontamina-

lion squads, ages 25-50, 5

A..P. ambulance drivers and attendanta

and first aid" posta, nges 30-50.

Alup, report, center, and inlscellaneous

“duties, ages ever. 45, con NE AIP, communicators, Ben, over 40 and

youths, under 18 ANON The Police WHY YOBOFYA, Kgon 25-60, The special bonstabulary, age over 20. FJ10] DOWNET COIPE, KEO over, 30/9SOM

The Territorialsňany, whome, servloei in ParkCatronit, and con dokonca, unib

Eges 10-65.

10-50.1

for ex-scameo.

agct

Army supplementary reserve for Diters, furners, electriclans, welders and drivern, ages 10-42.

The National Defence companies for ·ex«"

soldiers over 43.

The loyal Air Force reserve for ex.

airmen.

reserve for

The ofleer cat-31.

officers, ages

ax-endet

The officers emergency teserve, for men with technical, specialist, or academie qualifications, ages 31-85.

The loyal Air Force Officer emergency reserve, for exoticers of the toyal Naval Air Service, the Royal Flying Comms or the Royal Air Force.

The Women's Land Army, Women's service in the Royal Navy. Auxilary hospital service.

Help in evacuating children from dan

Kerous areas. "

nurses And There are also special, registers 'for doctors, and men and women with pro- fessional selensitte reservade hone fications; (nd a general reserva for who cannot at present be accepted for any of the services mentioned,

Trained nurses, assistant

midwives.

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