GERMAN TROOPS

MOVEMENTS REPORTED UNEASINESS IN DANZIG PROBLEM OF LOCAL NAZIS APPREHENSIVENESS CAUSED By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright Independent Cable Service (Received March 29, 11.35 p.m.) LONDON, March 29 Considerable movements of German troops were reported last night between Berlin and the Polish frontier. There is great uneasiness in Danzig, where it is feared the local Nazis might make some move with or without support from Berlin. In the meantime Warsaw is making efforts to prevent the slightest anti-German demonstration in any part of the country.

FRICTION CONTINUES SLOVAKS AND HUNGARIANS NEGOTIATIONS SUSPENDED FURTHER HOSTILITIES LONDON. March 28 The negotiations between Slovakia and Hungary have been suspended, says a message from Budapest. The Slovaks returned to Bratislava, declaring that they were not able to accept the Hungarian proposals without consultation. It is understood that the atmosphere is not promising. Slovakian artillery bombarded Bunkos, destroying two houses and killing one Hungarian soldier, says the Independent Cable Service. It silenced a Hungarian battery. Yesterday Slovaks bombarded Kiskolon, killing one and seriously wounding another soldier. The Hungarian press is nevertheless pleading for reconciliation with Slovakia.

FIRMER POLICY BRITAIN AND AGGRESSION RUSSIA READY FOR PACT Independent Cable Service LONDON. March 28 It is learned from a high diplomatic source that the attitude of the British Government is stiffening against aggression. It is understood that Russia has intimated that sha is prepared to enter into an automatic anti-aggression pact applicable either to Eastern or Western Europe, giving formal guarantees and commitments. It is believed that Britain also is favourably considering giving Poland the necessary guarantees. PARADE IN BERLIN FIXTURE FOR APRIL 20 Independent Cable Service (Received March 20, 5.5 p.m.) BERLIN, March 28 A gigantic military parade is scheduled for April 20 in Berlin. Troops will goose-step past Herr Hitler 20 abreast for four hours. They will be followed later by tanks and guns. SWEDEN PREPARES MORE DEFENCE FUNDS (Received March 29, 0.10 p.m.) Times Cable LONDON, March 29 The Swedish Defence Estimates provide for longer training in the Navy and in the military forces, says the Stockholm correspondent of the Times. The additional expenditure proposed is £3,450,000.

MUSSOLINI TO TOUR CLAIMS AGAINST FRANCE ROME, March 28 It is reliably stated that Signor Mussolini is to leave Home to-morrow on a two-day visit to Calabria. He will make a series of speeches, in which he is expected to reiterate Italy's claims against Franco.

PACIFIC DEFENCE BRITISH DELEGATION LONDON, March 28 The Prime Minister, Mr. Chamberlain, was asked in the House of Commons to-day whether recent events necessitated the strengthening of the British delegation to the Pacific Conference. In reply he said the Government was satisfied that the present composition of the delegation was suitable.