CZECHS IN BRITAIN

Wairarapa Times-Age, 5 September 1939, Page 6

CZECHS IN BRITAIN

TREATED AS ENEMY ALIENS SUBJECT TO REVIEW. CONSIDERATION TO BE SHOWN TO REFUGEES. (Received This Day, 11.25 a.m.) LONDON, Sept. 4. The Home Secretary (Sir J. Anderson) in a statement in the House of Commons, said citizens of Czecho? Slovakia would be treated as enemy aliens, subject to review by a special committee. Special consideration would bo afforded to genuine AustroGerman refugees. HOSTAGES SEIZED AS EARNEST OF LOYALTY TO GERMANY. . (Received This Day, 11.15 a.m.) LONDON, Sept. 4. It is reported in Czech circles in London that the Gestapo has arrested 1700 prominent Czechs, who will be held as hostages for loyalty to Germany. GERMANS IN TIENTSIN ONE ACCUSED OF FIRING ON PATROL. TENNIS CLUB BROKEN UP. (Received This Day, 9.35 a.m.) TIENTSIN, September 4. The British Concession police arrested a German, accused of firing on a British patrol. A group of local members of a British defence force stormed and broke up a German tennis club. SERVICES OFFERED DUKE & DUCHESS OF WINDSOR. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright. (Received This Day, 11.40 a.m.) CANNES. September 4. It is reported that the Duke of Windsor has offered his services to the Government. The Duchess is offering to volunteer for war work.