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March 20, 1939,

OVERNIGHT NEWS PAGE

Spain

Appeal For Peace Mediation

Madrid, Mar. 18. The National Defence Council For- eign Minister, Senor Besteiro, has appealed to France over the Madrid radio to-night to open negotiations for an honourable peace.-Router.

Madrid Offensive

Burgos, Mar. 18. Preparations for a Notionalist of- tensive on a large scale against Madrid, expected to begin within the next few days, have been made with military precision, in the nasumption that the Republican Government still has a strong army at its disposal.

All along the front running north of Madrid to Muiril, near Almeria, A large number of picked troops inve been massed with up-to-date speein]

pupment.Trans-Ocean,

Oulcers Shot

Madrid, Mar. 17.

Grave European News

RUMANIA

THREATENED:

POWERS DENOUNCE

TENSION HITLER: NEW

Germany is indignant at Mr. Chamberlain's attack, and the Press are making the most astounding apologia for Hitler's breach of his assurancen given to the British Premier. They state that the Czechs entered the German fold willingly.

Hitler is making a triumphal tour in Austria before returning to Berlin. He received the Slovak Ministers, and he may pay Slovakin a visit.

Fighting is going on in Carpatho-Ukraine, where the Ukrainians are making a stand. Ruthenia has appealed to the Powers for help.

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A reported ultimatum by Germany to Rumania is denied, but there are good grounds for supposing that one was made. However King Carol has flntly rejected all German demands.

America has received Mr. Chamberlain's Indictment of Hitler The United States have taken immediate action very well. against Germany by black-listing all German export products, so that German trade with America will be reduced to practically nll. Taxes of 25 per cent, are to be imposed on German goods In addition to present taxes.

The Soviet has sent Germany a Note in which she states her refusal to accept the Czecho-Slovakian coup, branding it as illegal.

IMPORTANT DECISIONS BEING CONSIDERED

London, Mar. 10. A special meeting of the Cabinet Lleut-Colonel Emilio Bueno, prin has been called for this evening to cipal leaders of the recent Com-discuss latest developments.

Lleut-Colonel Luls Barcelo and

munist revolt in Madrid, were sen- tenced to death to-day.-Reuter. Special

Mr. Chamberlain is returning from Briningham to attend.

already Burgos Demands

Britain and France have Burgos, Mar. 10.sent Notes to Germany saying that "We wish a victorious pence," de- they are unable to accept military clared the National Minister of the occupation of Czecho-Slovakla Interior. Senor Suner, replying to legitimate setion-Reuter. the Martrid wireless appeal. He add- ed that General Franco was open for peace negotiations,--Reuter.

DEL VAYO FOR LONDON

Paris, Mar. 19. The former Spanish Republican Foreign minister, Senor Alvarez del Vayo, who has been staying in Paris since his flight from Spain left for London last night.--Trans-Ocean.

South Africa

Union Prepares For Trouble

Johannesburg, Mar. 19.

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was the Impression that the Premier intended to use his authority to place the nation on a war fooling in anti- cipation of the worst:

The Premier rejected M. Blum's plen for a nationat unity Cabinet as not feasible at the present time, after which he said, "In reply to certain farelin intrigues, I declare that we will not cede any of our rights or one inch of our territory to threat of force or trickery."

Town Set on Fire

..

Nanling, Ahwel, Mar. 18. Shanshingfow a town near Tienwangu, about 30 miles to the southeast of Nanking was invaded by 100 Japanese troops armed with 40 machino-guns and 20 fleld runs. A largo- number of civilian houses were rutled by fires started wet by the Japanese. Damage was heavy. -Central News.

It is not yet certain exactly when Mexico Hiller will return, but it is under- stood it will be either to-day or lo-

morrow.

Proclamation Expected

Before leaving Vienna it is belloved that Hitler will issue a proclamation volging the new status of Slovakla under the Reich's protection, similer to that from Prague on Friday on the incorporation of Bohemia and Moravia.

OIL TALKS REACH DEADLOCK

This is expected to reveal, firstly,

New York, Mar. iä. that Slovakia is not incorporated

The New York Times in a despatch within the Greater Relch's territorial boundary; secondly, that the Steval from a Mexico City correspondent Association with the Relch will be states that the American-Mexicon less than that of Bohemia and of talks have reached a deadlock.

the American Mr. Richberg, Moravia, as evidence by the fact that the new State has already ap-negotiator, is returning to Washing- pointed diplomatie representatives to ton but is expected to be back in the various foreign capitals; thirdly, Mexico City in April the possibility that a customs unión with the Reich will be announced, but not a currency

union; and fourthly, Slovakia will probably be allowed to retain armed forces of some sort. United Press.

Germans Indignant

Berlin, Mar. 18. The criticism in the British and of Germany's action French Press against Czecho-Slovakia has aroused the indignation of German papers.

According to the Boersen Zeitung the nations who were responsible for the stupidity and malignancy of the restraint if they wish to free them- Versailles dicta should display more selves from the suspicion of having

very bad conscience.

He showed an impatient attitude to debaters who sought to pin resnon-

The Deutsche Allgemeine Zeitung sibilities for the Czech coup which

observes that the nitikuule of the Conscription Discussed

crashed the shaky structure

British press has remained Invariably London, Mar, 19. When the Cabinet inet it is under-inaugurated by the Munich accords,

protests against stood that they endorsed a polley of and indicated that he felt no time the same for many years past and

wasted discussing past that its the events, as the Immediate problems establiment of German sovereignty Immediate and constant consultation should be

Dominions, France,

return of Austria to the Reich were with the

ogainst attack.-United Press.

just as loud as those raised to-day in United States and Russia concerning were to make France invulnerable in the Rhineland and against the

connection with Ceccho-Slovakia, Germany's eastward advance.

Mr. Chumberlain and Lord Halifax made delalled reports, according to the latest information from British diplomats.

Full Powers Bill Passed

Paris, Mar. 19.

30, 1939 to

lake

-Paper Complains

the re-

The Mexican Government and the foreign oil companies' attornies have respectively Bus- submitted briefs, taining and attacking the legality of the seizures of American property.

has reserved The Mexican Couri its decision.-Reuter.

Plan for Settlement

The

Mexico City, Mar, 19. President Cardenas nunounced plan for settlement of the oil dis pute which he said is used on a pro- posal made by Mr. tichberg tween the Mexican Government and plan provides for co operation be- the companies, the later cemtributing the amount of indemnity claimed and ary new esital invere. When the valuations of the properties seized has been completed, the percentage distributable would be of profits

declared that the worked out. co-operation plan and fixing of per- It is reliably learned that the ex- propriated Interests join issue withi centages would be settled by experts.

the President's statement, insisting that a settlement is only possible if retain ihe entire companies the

The President

management.-Reuter.

The

cncoun-

connected with the European situa-ll do in reply to Mr. Chamberlain in the Council of Ministers, measures er had begun for Europe.

The paper concludes with an at- eastern part of the country have

arises

German note to the Union stated that it permission to German immi- grants to land is withheld, the Ger-

mans will not be responsible for the

consequences.

Three squadrons of the South African Air Force have been placed on active service with their bases on Roberts 11cght. All Police reserves and Royal Air Force reserves have been called up, and strong guards placed over power, radio and cable stations and petrul and all storage depots,

Disturbances accurred yesterday among the German workers in Pre- torin Slate steel works which result-

France

and

front.-United Press.

Russin to P

31. 1939.

They are

being aided by unlis of Folish volunteers drawn from the Polish minority in Carpatho-Ukraine.

The Ukrainians have concentrated"

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The paper complains that, when The Finance Committee possed the ever Germany has "righted wrong" The chiefs of the armed services full powers bill this morning with the Western Powers have prolesied in the name of international law and

making a last stand against the in- gave expert views on the strategical only two dissentient voles.

M. Daladier stated that the gravity, morality. fuctors involved in a possible stand

The fury of the Press proves,viding Hungarian troops near Jasina expansionist of the foreign situation justified the

the neighbouring Rumanian against Germany's

frontier. polley, and they discussed the pos- powers he requested, "I must be argues the Allgemeine Zellung that and ability of introducing conscription. able to take immediately all mea-Czecho-Slovakia was merely a pawn

Carpatho-Ukraine Premier. No decision was reached on this sures, whether milltary, economic or in the political game against Ger-

Father Voroshin, before he crossed point-United Press.

Anuncial, which the defence of our many, frontiers demands," he said.

This pawn had now been check-the frontier into Rumanía, entrusted Written Protest

The Premier let it be understood mated but the Czechs und, under the Colonel Sergius Efremov with the London, Mar. 19.

Col, Efremov has taken all mea- 11 is reported that the British that should elrcumstances make it new constitution, the right to develop high command.

sures to further the resisting power Cabinet is considering sending a Brm necessary he might ask for prolonga- their own cultural traditions under written protest to Germany concern- tion of the validity of the special the protection of the Reich.

Nobody can maintain that Europe of the Ukrainians. He is being aided by a number of Czech officers who Extensive precautions are being

Ing disregard of the Munich pledges. powers when the time caedingly lived happily under the regime In-

The plenary bill was flowever, if it decides to do so it taken throughout the Union to guard

would probably be delayed until brief. After a preamble it says that augurated at Versailles but what re-have put themselves at the nation-

The Hungarians have communications vital to the publier littler has spoken, which ac- the Government is authorised until mained of the Versailles regime had allsts' disposal.

now disappeared and a new political he November services. Whether the activities are cording to reports from Berlin

by decrees

stiff resistance, and in the tered tion relative to the position of South either at Vienna to-day or at Berlin. necessary for the defence of the tack on Mr. Dull Cooper for criticis-reached the frontier at only one place West Africa is so far rot clear.

Meanwhile the United States

decrees will be sub-ing Hitler in the House of Commons. Jasina. country. These The possibility of legal trouble denunciation of the German action mitted to ratification by Parliament Whereas Mr. Duff Cooper had done

from the revelation that a

has added strength to rumours that a

December before

his best to plunge England into war, conference may be summoned-be-The first decree of laws will be Europe owed-it-to flitter that peace. tween the United States, Britain, issued on Monday. It is believed had been saved and rendered secure

possibly

Protests Rejected first, increase in the number of mill-

where they are making formulate a common anti-totalitarian that the measures envisaged include, tor the future-Trans-Occas

mountains, Berlin, Mar. 10. tary effectives to all the gaps due to

Voroshin has contingents required to guard the

It is stated omclally that the Ger- very effective use of the terrain,

Meanwhile, Father

in Rumania, Decision Postponeth

London, Mar. 19. Spanish refugees and because of the man Ambassador to London, Dr. von

ՀԱ Concerning the Cabinet Council low birth rate; second, Increase in Dirksen, has been recalled for con- reached Koausenburg,

the German Govern- with a large party of supporters.

Sighet Conference held here yesterday, it is stated in armaments production: third, forma sultation by

of raw

materials; ment, which has flatly rejected the

It is again reported that Father: informed quarters that a declsion intion of stocks.

The German Government offelal Voroshin is on the way to Yugo- the question of a British guarantee of fourth, priority in private Industry British and French protests.

bus seen for war materials and establishment

Poland, Bulgaria, Rumania, Greece, united by a common frontier through the Rumunian frontiers

agency says, "In connection with the Slavia but may Brat visit the health postponed, and that the Cabinet re- and financing of new industries; sixth, German initiative to restore tran- resort of Banat.

A conference of refugees from turkey and Yuko-Slavia to stand which Germany may have to march Ito Rumania, which has already, ac- quented Lord Halifax to ascertain, modification of the law for organisa-

arpatho-Ukraine is

torm with Rumanta-Reuter. reported

cording the Sunday Times Warsaw donation of the country in war time in quillity in Bollemin, the British and French Ambassadors presented pro-

No Mobilisation Best of all, whether, and

correspondent begun political measure, the Soviet Union and coun-

Bucharest. Mar. 18. Rumanians living in parts of Car-

military conversations. It is requisition

and alleged illegality of the German step.

It is officially confirmed that cor- where reported that Polish-Rumanian ussis

patho-Ukraine just over the Ruman- "The two diplomats were informed pared to come to Rumania's

It is added that if new factors/ Working hours of private industries that the Relch was not in a position lan frontier are said to have formedtain measures have been taken dur- staff talks begin to-day.

Ing. the past few days to guard. The Sunday Times diplomatic cor- understands that the should not suddenly arise a further working for arsenals and nationalised to accept protests of this kind, which a military defence organisation.

Meanwhile the Rumanian Gov- Rumania's frontlers, but the mea-respondent have no basts politically, juridically

ernment is finding it extremely dif-sures are described as "normal." Rumanion Ambassador, M. Tilca, Complete preparedness in every Cabinet council will not be held over

Personal Contacts

or mortilly."United Press,

No Recognition

The report adda that no Rumanian told Lord Halifax at their meeting ficult to provide proper accommoda- sphere is the aim of the extensive the week-end.--Trans-Ocean.

London, Mar. 19.

tlon for the large number of Czech sollers have crossed the frontier on Friday, that 44 German divisioni Berlin, Mar. 19. precautions Lending men in South

and the British and French statesmen will

The British Embassy yesterday army officers and Civil Servants who and no mobilisation of the army hus-half in Czecho-Slovakin

remainder mobilising in Germany- been ordered. establish personal contacts early next

a note to the have crossed the frontier.

wants The Government

to gel week to Implement Mr. Chamber-afternoon_deilvered

According to another officlat slate-were preparing to move castwards. to German Foreign Ofce, Tho

In Kuinanlan cireles it la con- lain's new "glaves off" attitude

tents have not been revealed, but it them out of the country as soon as

officers, are ment the trade negotiations being refugee Germany.

M. Bonnet, French Foreign is believed to contain a notification possible, and

to Klausenburg and conducted by Herr Wohitut will be sidered, even if Germany is prepar

ing to attack Rumania, that this Minister, and probably M. Daladier, that Britain does not recognise the being brought

or Czecho-Slovakis, arrangements are now being made inished in two days.

The talks are stated to be in pur-operation could not be undertaken French Premier, are accompanying snacxation

to have them sent back to Bohemla

sunuce of the protocol signed Be-within 10 days

The attitude of Hungary, and more. M. and Mme. Lebrun on the four-day United Press.

and Slovakia by way of Poland.

.and ween No Moral Basis

Rumunia on Germany French stato visit to England, and

Berlin, Mor. 18. Czech soldiers are being collected

between the particularly Italy, on recent eventer commercial relations A Socialist amendinent to M.statesmen will find Mr. Chamberinin

It is officially stated that Germany in internment camps.-Trans-Ocean, very different

two countries. It is stated that the and the possibility of new action by

Bull Germany is

obscure. Thic Daindler's Full Powers Bill was in-and Lord Hallfax in

Proposals Refected

alm is an agreement on exchange of

correspondent of diplomaile troduced by the former minister, M. frame of mind to that of last Septem-has informed the British und French

London, Mar. 19. Ambassadors that their protests have

Observer makes the Interesting o Monnet.. It was rejected by 313

of any

Press Predictions The Ramanian Legation Informed certain products-Reuter.

vertion that Herr Hitler has advised votes against 262.-Reuter.

It is reported that Mr. Chamber- been rejected as "devoid lain has "hung up his umbrella and political legal or moral basis." United Press that Rumania has re-

London, Mar. 19.

Signor Mussolini at present not to Router.

lected series of "German proposals"

Rumania's approach

Britain make

tiny shouldered a gun.-United Press.

territorial, claims Ambassador Leaves

by which Germany would guarantee London, Mar. 10. Rumanian integrity and Independence, over the virtual German economie France, but make such claims

ulilmatum presented to her and what concessiong in Tunisia short of Geiman Ambassador,

that Rumania Dr. provided

Would

may be the sequel, occupy major soverign rights as to enable him later oli, lum-attention in the Sunday papers whose to copy the technique employed by Herbert von Dirksen, has left for pledge export of its

pledge export exclusively to

given per hose Reuter. Berlin.

FIGHTING OCCURS IN

mony.-United Press.

ed in military forces being drafted tries of the Usikan Entente are pre-order to allow the Government tests to the Foreign Office against the have been held in Sighet,

from Roberts Height.-Reuter.

Key Positions Arranged

Johannesburg, Mar: 19.

Africa, especially civilians, have been allotted key positions 10 ensure mximum eleiency.-euter.

Leave Cancelled

Pretoria, Mar. 18.

It is learned in offels) quarters that all police leave has 'been can- celled for the week-end. Reservists have been ordered to report.

The reason given is the possibility et repercussions arising from the Czecho-Slovaklan situation-Reuter Bulletin.

General Smuts

Cape Town, Mar. 18.

General Smuts will be unable to

leave Cape Town owing to the. Inter-

out of town-Reuter Butte In.

.

African Comment

Johannesburg, Mar. 18.

ter Bulletin.

un-

TO ACT FOR MR. KING Mr. C. G. Perdue, who will also act as Commissioner of Police, has been appointed an Official Member of the Legislative Counell during the nb- sence on leave of the Hon. Mr. T. H. King.

Lance.

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- FRENCH PREMIER

GIVEN FULL POWERS

Parls, Mar. 18. The Chamber of Deputies has ap- proved the Full Powers Bill, omefal igures of the voting being 321 votes against 204,—Reuter,

Amendment Rejected

Paris, Mar. 18.

Chamber Impressed

Paris, Mar. 19.

establishments

labour; and seventh, increase, in the

factories-Reuter.

ber.

The

con-

Slovakia.

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lure of the European crisis.

CHAMBERLAND CAUSE national silustion. He was to spend A snarling Chamber was hushed

OF BITTER ATTACKS the week-end at a political meeting to allence when it heard M. Daladler announce that the French Govern-

Berlin, Mar. 10. to obliged demand ment WIS

British and German relations are authority to take imperative secret

RUTHENIA military and other measures in view strained to the severest tension since

A report, that a new alignment of King Carol's Fear Sighet, Mar, 15.

London, Mar. 19.

Powers headed by Britain, Franco The Cape Times says that the of the gravity of the present cir- the September crisis, as Hitler is pre- pared to return to Berlin in triumph Prime Minister will have the

cumstances.

Some of the most aerious fighting

It is understood that the United and the Soviel, supported by Poland, Gov- for the third time in one year. hesitating support of the British

Although forwarned of the

Mr. Chamberlain's Бресси Is which has yet occurred in Rutheniu

States, Russin und Frunco have Rumania, Greece, Turkey and Yugo- Commonwealth and democracies crnment's intentions to demand such wherever they may be found.-Reu- power, the gravity of the Premier's described by political observers here between Ukranians and Hungarians, joined Great Britain in refusing to Slavia, hus been proposed, is given

recognse the conquest of Czecho- prominence,

Acording to some diplomatic cor- tone brought to a timely and the as the bitterent attack against Hitler took place in the early hours of to- the personally, as well as the most day in the neighbourhood of Bocsao.

dis- bitter recriminations between

proposals were that respondents, At one time the Ukranian national

The Evening Standard states Right and Left benches, which dis- severe indictment of the Nazi re-

has guards put up a stift resistance, and King Carol of Rumania has conveyed sussed last night at a Cabinet meet- ever delivered,

the Hungariana were obliged to send

to Britain his fear that Rumanla. 1sing at which no decision was taken consultations with the Tupled the former Premier, M. Leon gime, that Mr. Chamberlain Blum's, address,

Its first effect is expected to be to forward reinforcements rapidly from

n grave danger from German aggres-pending M. Daladier refused to divulge the nature of the measures the intended call forth very sharp rejoinders from Tacovo.

slon. He is determined to Dght in-Dominions.

The possibility of a conference of By 4.30 am. the guards were re-

stead of submitting to any loss of to take, pleading that he could not the Nazi Press, which since Munich

the four major peace Powers, Bri- Preis. territory.United make a public statement concerning has generally, refrained from personal pulsed, and 35 of them crossed the

United States and tain, France, France's secret milltary preparations. criticalm of either Mr. Chamberlain frontier into Rumania, where they

Defences Manned

Russia, with a view to adopting a Ile added that the measures which or M. Daladier.

common polley, also appears in many The familles of a number of Furthermore it is expected to post-were interned.

the manning secounts. N would transform France info on im-

Messages describing Mar. 18. of Rumania's defences are featured workshop would involve pone Indefinitely the impending talks

No serious attempt has been mada aiming at closer British and German Ruthenian Ministers left Sighet for heavy financial outlay.

Zagreb, where they are meeting Those who attentied the debate co-operation."

Meanwhile Berlin is preparing for Father Velesin. From Zagreb they in the Press to-night Despite of to lift the veil enshrouding die in came many with the impression that

Hitler's the most spectacular welcome ever will travel with Father Volosin to rial dental of mobilisation, the foreign mediate intentions of Germany, it procuitor of the Evening Standa stoles being recognised that the secret is M. Daladier considered

that orders have been Issued a closely hidden among Herr Hitler the accorded to the Fuchrer, of which Vienna, where the Ukranian TOW many of these words are

correct and what is wrong with Czech coup as having broken

back of all efforts to safeguard peace, the high point will probably be a paganda bureau, which is the centre the others?

and that Franco must immediately torchlight procession through the of setivliles in favour of an indepen- Bucharest for mobiiliation of five and his close advisers who conferred take all military and industrial pre- Brandenburg Gate along Unter den dent Ukraine, is established.Reutter, army corps. cautions to face the eventuality of Linden, down the Wilhelmstrasse, and past the Chancellory, where war in the near future,

Piercing through the Premier's Hiller will take the salute from a closely-guarded phraseology there balcony.

Mr. W. R. Scott is to act as Deputy Commissioner of Police,

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The Last Bland

Warsaw, Mar. 18, The Ukrainian nationalist organi- sation, known as "Sic," is mow

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The report adds that King Carol tros Indicated to the British Govem- ment that If Dritain. France, and Russia will lend support he can rally

in Vienna Inst night, but the public averywhere I reminded that the German army is marching East, its destination "unknown.

Poland and Hungary are now?

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