HITLER LEAVES MUNICH

Press, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22513, 22 September 1938, Page 11

HITLER LEAVES MUNICH

APPOINTMENT WITH

MR CHAMBERLAIN

IMPATIENCE ALLEGED BY

OFFICIALS

(TOTTED PRESS ASSOCIATION—COPTBIGHT.) (Received September 21, 10 p.m.)

LONDON, September 21

Herr Hitler entrained at Munich late last night for Godesberg to await Mr Chamberlain, who will travel by air from London. The Godesberg correspondent of the “Daily Mail” says high German officials declare that no time can be allowed for further discussion and reflection on the British and French plan. They say that Herr Hitler will not wait* more than a week before resorting to independent, forcible action against Prague. Preparations have been completed and the lateness of the season makes further delay impossible.

LABOUR REQUEST TO MR CHAMBERLAIN

RECALL OF PARLIAMENT URGED

«GRAVE DEPARTURE FROM

POLICY”

(ammßH otttciai* wisxussb.)

RUGBY, September 20,

The Leader of the Labour Opposition (Mr C. R. Attlee) has renewed his request for an early meeting of Parliament.

In a letter to Mr Chamberlain he states: “In the light of recent developments, I regret that you did not accede to my request, made nearly a fortnight ago, for the immediate recall of Parliament. In view of the nature of the reported proposals submitted to Czechoslovakia, which contemplate the dismemberment of a sovereign State on the dictation of the ruler of Germany, and involve this country in giving a guarantee in the future of a Continental frontier, I feel strongly that before Britain is committed to this grave departure from declared British policy, Parliament should be consulted without further delay. I accordingly ask you to take steps for its immediate assembly.” , Mr Chamberlain has replied to Mr Attlee stating that Parliament would have the opportunity of confirming or rejecting the proposals which the Government makes in respect to the present international situation. " “I am at present engaged in difficult and delicate negotiations with the object of finding a peaceful solution to the problem, which, if not handled with the utmost care, might have serious consequences for Britain. The calling of Parliament now would require me to participate in debates while the negotiations are still .in progress, and would make my task impossible. However, the necessary steps are being taken to summon a meeting of Parliament as soon as matters have proceeded far enough to enable jne to make a statement.”'

“RAY OF LIGHT ON

HORIZON”

IL DUCE DECLINES TO MAKE PRONOUNCEMENT

UNDINE, September 20

Signor Mussolini, who arrived from Groizia, *said there was a ray of light on the horizon, but he will make no pronouncement until the curtain has fallen on all acts of the drama, which Italy is prepared to face.

After comparing Italy now with 1922, II Duce said: “We are proud to be feared. The world must learn to understand that the new Fascist, warlike Italy is now like a rock of granite.”

FRENCH TREASURY

AFFECTED

SUPERFICIAL REPERCUSSIONS

ADMITTED

(Received September 21, 10 p.m.)

PARIS, September 21

The Minister for Finance (M. Marchandeau). in a speech, admitted that the gravity of events had had repercussions on the Treasury, but these were only superficial. The Government had been compelled to draw on interest-free credits still available in the Bank of- France, mainly because of the withdrawal of deposits from the savings and other public banks. He assured the public that there would be no moratorium of bank deposits.

INCREASING ANXIETY IN RUMANIA

LONDON, September 20,

The British United, Press correspondent at Bucharest states that there is increasing anxiety in Rumania. King Carol is almost in constant conference with the Cabinet. M. Maniu, Leader of the Opposition Peasants’ Party, declared: “We must realise that what is happening to Czechoslovakia may also happen to us one day.” _ It is generally assumed that Rumania will attempt to remain neutral as long as possible, but she will join the democracies if a conflict becomes general.