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HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

LATE NEWS

Slovakia Becomes German Vassal

March 16, 1939,

For M. Lebrun

DEBATE IN COMMONS State Procession

(Continued from Page 4.) ciples of law in internailunal rela- tlons.

London, Mar. 15. When the French President and Mr. Grenfell, Sir Archibald Sin- Madame Lebrun arrive in London on clate and Mr. Anthony Eden, who Tuesday for a slate visit, the King spoke next urged upon the govern and Queen will welcome them ot ment the necessity of rapid action to Victoria Station, and there will be waleguard the position of refugees in a state processton from the station | Czecho-Slovakia.

to Buckingham Palace,

Mr. Eden ellcited from the Pre- The King and Queen and Monsieur

mier the intimation that there was and Madame Lebrun will drive. no intention of cancelling the state landaus, accompanied by the of Mr. R. S. Hudson's four of the Soveriegn's escort of the Household

He: northern capitals of Europe.

Pressburg, Mar. 15. The special Trans-Ocean Corres pondent, Herr Wolf Meyer-Christian, was Informed by high Government ocials that a law regulating the future relations between Germany and Slovakia would be promulgated soon, probably carly on Thursday character of the action Germany had morning.

taken," Mr. Eden added,

and restraint. of the Czech people in paid tribute to the courage, dignity Cavalry British Wireless, mecting their new trial.

"CAN BE NO DOUBT"

"There can be no doubt about the No Convicts For Palestine Police

"There is no shred of evidence, of i Czech- ill-treatment of the German minority, with stories of which the German press has been full.

on

Strict Blience is still maintained] concerning the contents of the law:

London, Mar. 15. apparently because Slovakia first

Answering a House of Commons wants to obtain the consent of the

the question recruitment for Relch,

of Palestine police service, which he Informed quarters defined the "There has been a campaign future status of Slovakia as "mod-intense provocation by the minority, said was proceeding normally, the ned Suzerainty." It is stated that and imaginary grievances have been Colonial Secretary emphatically re- quarters, that Slovakia will maintain direct diplo- paraded in an attempt to justify pudiated suggestions which had been

circulated In some matic relations with other States, but illegitimate action.

when prisoners convicted of violence her foreign policy will be, co-

The hopes which some have been were released from prisons in the ordinated with the foreign policy of able to repose last October in the re- United Kingdom, efforts were made sults of the Munich Agreement have to recruit them for service in Poles- been falsified and no one now cantine.-British Wireless, doubt that there will be only a brief respite before further demands are

the Reich.

It la furthermore believed that the law will define the "protection" which the Reich assumes for Slovakia, and that it will contain clauses respective made and another victim is arraigned to the close economic adjustment of which would, like its predecessors, Slovakia and the economic policy of be confronted with the alternative of in convincing the world of the the Reich-Trans-Occan.

Slovakia "Joins" Anti-Comintern

that

Pressburg, Mar. 15. "Trans-Ocean" learns Slovakia has decided to join the anti- Comintern, Pact and that an an nouncement of this will be issued shortly.

Concerning the establishment of legations in foreign countries, it is staled that so far only Germany, Hungary and Poland have recognised the new State, and that therefore legations in Berlin, Budapest and Warsaw will be established forth- with.

It is stressed, however, that Slovak legations will also be established at Rame, Paris, London and the Vall- cun, as soon as these countries have recognised the new State.--Trans- Ocean.

resistence or surrender.

strength and unity of the nation, and of its détermination to make an effort "What we cea In, the world to-day without parallel in its history. is a rupid deterioration national authority,

of

Inter-

UNIVERSAL TRAGEDY

"Such a Government of all partles will have to examine the new military and strategic position, and

"I am convinced if these methods consult with all like-minded nations, are allowed to continue unchecked, wherever they be and whatever they we will all be involved in universal be, on what their common polley should be-where they should make tragedy."

their stand and how they should give Mr. Eden concluded with a fervid effect to their decision," Mr. Eden uppeal for the co-operation of parties concluded.-British Wireless.

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With the exception of three shots, the occupation of all large towns in the Provinces o! Woravis and Bohemia was carried out with amaz-! ing speed and without incident.

The speed is all the more lemark-" able because of the heavy snow- falls and the unfavourable weather in general. With one exception no clashes between the German army and the Czech population or the Czech army, which is in the mean- time being disarmed, took place.

The Czech garrison at Mistek barricades and refused to. nder.

Three shots from German gun 'were fired, and the Czechs signified their surrender by hoisting a white flag. The Czechs "lost" one"dead"und"free" wounded-

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