Winnipeg Free Press

Winnipeg Free Press (Newspaper) - October 03, 1938, Winnipeg, Manitoba Page Foiter. Winnipeg free press monday october 3, 1938. Nazi troops enter Headquarters of the German army of occupation Passau Germany oct. 1. Cellar Hitler sent his first steel helmeted Goose stepping sol Diers today into parts of Czecho Slovakia Given him to keep peace. Thousands More with full equipment and the Pride of the new German motorized units j were poised along a 120-mus j stretch of Frontier and across i from three other Rich zones., ready to Annex them in the i name of greater Germany be fore oct. 8. The entry was denied those to whom it May have meant the most the thousands of sudeten German natives who fled from Czechoslovakia into Germany last month and were formed into a voluntary free corps by the sudeten German party Leader Konrad Henlein. The free corps men had threatened to take 10 and 100 fold revenge As German troops entered sudetenland for every drop of sudeten German blood spilled in German czech disorders. Free corp Headquarters in Bayreuth Germany forbade members to Cross the Border singly or in groups without special per Mission. The instructions apparently were issued to hold the free corps Back to let their passions Cool and avoid risking bloodshed. The main body of the Germau army crossed the czechoslovak Frontier at 2 . 7 . To Start its formal occupation of sudetenland. Separated by Neutral zone reconnoitre no units had preceded the main body of the occupation Force across the Border during the Early morning. The Force Esti mated at about men was add to tour Comfort with Home improvements alterations. Repairs. Walks Etc. Extra room cupboards. . , underpinning Wallace Akins Ltd. Builders and engineers 835 Somerset bldg. 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The first zone Faken Over from the czechoslovak stretched from the Border town of stube Bach through the towns of Rehberg Waller and Seasberg curving downwards towards the Frontier just outside of and out Side Kaplitz to the Frontier town i Unter Haid. Frumau the chief town of the Region and Kaplitz were not included in the German occupation. It was assumed at Headquarters the czechs had withdrawn to Frumau using the City As a new Frontier base. Photographs denied Twenty foreign newspapermen were accredited to the army of occupation. They were warned not to stray from a group for the purpose of Independent observation but were assured of an Opportunity to see everything. Photographers were denied per Mission to enter the occupied territory. Newspapermen travelling in private and army automobiles were accompanied by staff offi cers. Other troops were bivouacked for marches into zone two along the Northern czechoslovak Frontier on sunday and monday zone three the largest of the districts in West Ern Czechoslovakia on of. 3, 4, and 5, and zone four along the northeastern czechoslovak Border on oct. 6 and 7. These Are considered pre Domin a Jung decorating mirrors he silvered Auto Glass installed our prices Are reasonable Call us now Taylor painting and decorating company. Limited 331 Donald St. Phone 23510 re roof re Side for the last time ilex Stone Asbestos and Asphalt roofing shingles Asbestos Cedar Grain siding shingles All in Beautiful new colors and blends also Boc woot blown into Waits and attics for free estimates. Call the Western Asbestos company a bated 384 Donald St. Pm. 26052 underpinning costs every part of a sure door rifled pile is designed with the object of jul Vine the greatest hearing surface at the mini mum Cost. 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The moves were made As France jubilantly turned Back to Normal peace time life today when it had expected to be a Wax. Statesmen however kept a wary Eye to the future As they examined the shifts in european relations Al ready apparent from the Munich conference that brought peace. Although a vast majority of frenchmen were relieved that War had been averted a growing num Ber Felt Uncertain that peace bought at the Price of Czechoslovakia would bring an Era of Security to Europe. The Anglo German Friendship statement virtually a non aggression pact announced by Chancellor Hitler and prime minister Chamberlain was of first concern to this group. Czechoslovakia s future Asah in dependent nation was the second. Some observers recalled Hitler s dictum in Mem kampf the Auto biographical statement of his Creed that a Cardinal Point of German policy must be to isolate France. These observers therefore saw the Rome Berlin Axis being extended to London like a Fence shutting France from the rest of Europe. All s Well Chamberlain Brolly found London oct. 1. Germany s army marched Forward in peaceful Conquest of sudeten land prime minister Chamberlain s servants today searched his 10 Downing Street residence from cellar to Garret for his umbrella which accompanied or. Chamber lain on his three historic flights to Germany. It was found in his automobile where he had left it last night during the confusion of the Celebration which greeted his return from Munich. Was your House cold last Winter install a red hot Furnace now is the time up on any defects in your Zero weather sets in. If a new Furnace is necessary let Eaton s give you an estimate on the Cost of installing a red our skilled mechanics guarantee a first class Job and at prices that Are very reasonable. Eire pot Ca with Ted Watov 20-Inch fire oppt with 23-Inch fire pot j a-7 fun with casing. U budget plan available store Section to dirt floor Donala Eaton go Umi Ted deserted czechs weep resentfully in Market places Prague oct. 1. Milled through the streets today torn Between grief and anger at the govern ment s acceptance of the Munich Accord. Many were restless and paraded in Small groups behind Flag bearers. Others gathered in knots talking in resentful undertones. They said they were friendless in the world pressed by their enemies deserted by their allies. Men As As women stood about the Market places weeping. Gen. Ludvig Krejci commander in chief ordered the army to stand firm. Blue coated and helmeted police watched closely for any excessive outburst. The government was determined that there should be no demonstrations which might be misconstrued abroad As threatening. There were frequent angry shouts in the streets but the prevailing mood seemed to be one in which czechs struggled to control themselves in accordance with Premier Jan Syrovy s plea for calmness. The feeling against Germany was most bitter but czechs today hated great Britain and France almost As much for having signed away their Border areas to Germany Poland and Hungary in the interests of european peace. The likelihood of an uprising was lessening however because of the czechs growing conviction that the loss of territory had been inevitable Ever since the government of Premier Milan Hodza resigned last week after accepting British French proposals for dismemberment. Crown of thorns. Prague oct. 1. Statement broadcast today declared All that Prague and the czechoslovak nation received was a Crown of thorns from the four Power Munich agreement to. Grant Germany parts of sudetenland. The declaration referred to the great injustice done to the nation by the Accord and added the prime ministers of Italy France and great Britain who after the Munich conference went to their Homes were welcomed As Savior of peace. Not a glance was Given to treaties of Alliance and no recognition accorded to alliances of Czechoslovakia and All obligations arising from her International peace reactions tuesday threatened to break the Home Berlin Axis or. Nicolson said it was at this moment had the prime minister realized it that we held All the cards in our hands. Had the prime minister exploited his advantage he would have obtained peace with Honor. He did not however understand the psychology of Germany and Italy and surrendered to them at the very moment when surrender was least Mackenzie King voices pleasure Ottawa oct. 1. At the turn of events in Europe prime minister Mackenzie King yesterday spent one of the busiest Days since his recent illness and personally called on the representatives of the four nations participating in the Munich agreement to express his satisfaction. Or. Mackenzie King wrote in his own hand the messages to prime minister Chamberlain of Britain and president Roosevelt of the United states which were sent to the two statesmen by wire last night. The written letters were mailed to London and Washingon. He talked with governor general lord Tweed Snihir in London by Telephone and later was received by lady Tweedsmuir at government House. By pass Only Berlin oct. 1. Orders issued today forbade any private persons to enter German occupation territory i sudeten land except inhabitants of Frontier districts who May Cross the fron tier on business and refugees from sudetenland who May return to their Homes. Others must have special permission from the state police. Once again Berlin oct. 1. Bup unconfirmed reports were circulated in inspired quarters today that presi Dent edouard Benes of Czechoslovakia had decided to resign. The same report has been circulated on occasion in Berlin a1 previous times during the sudetenland dispute. Prague yields Silesia Peschen polish Varia Border oct. 1. The threat of War was lifted at he Zero hour today when Czechoslovakia capitulated to i polish ultimatum. The main Force of Poland s army of 000 men was massed Here and had expected to March to War at noon 5 . The polish government had Given Czechoslovakia until that hour to make a satisfactory reply to its demand for the 500 squad Miles of lower Silesia seized by Czechoslovakia in 1919 White Poland was at War with Russu a few hours before the Zero hour president Roosevelt of the United states prime minister Neville Chamberlain of great Britain King of Rumania had urgent telegrams to president Ita. Vicki pleading with him to. Be Folk ate with the czechs Czechoslovakia s reply banded to Casimir minister at Prague. He telephoned the news to Warsaw. The Cabinet studied it hurriedly and four d. It satisfactory. T the czech capitulation was torn munic ated at the last moment. J. Tact terms announced in Warsaw fun that the czechs would Token withdrawal of the disputed area this afternoon that troops would of copy the area by progressive stages bar ginning tomorrow and s Endios. October 10. I later Raj International up mini. Sion will draw up a new after ceding to Poland the. Area where poles predominate Amoos inhabitants of muted District. A the polish government a Nannc de that High polish and a Geek army leaders had gone Ference immediately to work out details of the occupation. Confident of Power although they had today. Polish army leaders bad been so confident of their Pear that they had not even asked foe mobilization of Reser Vicli two classes of reservists had remained with the colors since rect manoeuvres but general Jno Buia Prague yields continued on Page 5, co Tram j Kingston Jamaica oct 1. Up to great Britain was expressed in a Resolution passed yesterday by the Jamaica legislature in a special session. Hope was also expressed efforts being made by his majesty s ministers would preserve peace in Central Europe. Many women Pray London oct. 1. Women prayed last night at the Cenotaph the Stark memorial Shaft in Whitehall commemorating the great War dead. At the base of the pillar Lay a Little Bunch of red poppies and attached was this note then after All they did not die in. mat boost defences Pretoria oct. 1. Following receipt of the peace news irom Munich which was hailed Here it is generally believed there now will be a Sharp stimulus i he Union s defence programme. Parliament recently voted 000 for defence and de Fence minister Oswald Pirow is leaving for England next month to discuss defence problems with the British authorities. Higher office Berlin oct. 1. Up havas French German and belgian governments yesterday raised their respective be nations to the rank of embassies. New zealand belief Wellington oct. 1. Up havas French Agency prime minister Michael Savage of new zealand last night sent a message to Malcolm Macdonald acting Secretary for the dominions expressing the Relief Felt by his government and country Over the avoidance of War. Would. Rename St been Toronto oct 1. Ronto should rename Fleet Street along its Lake Ontario lain Thomas l. Church conservative mj3. For Toronto Broadview said last night at a British Imperial com rades association meeting. Congratulations Berlin oct. 1. Up havas French Agency Chancellor Hitler yesterday received a Telegram from Premier Fumi Maro Konoye of Japan congratulating him on the Success of his foreign policy. Cab diffs German Flag Cardiff oct 1 ;