ANOTHER BLOODLESS VICTORY FOR HITLER.

Auckland Star, Volume LXIX, Issue 219, 16 September 1938, Page 10

ANOTHER BLOODLESS VICTORY FOR HITLER.

GERMAN VIEW. Fuehrer Never Yields; Never Alters Course. PLEBISCITE OUT OF DATE. United Pross Association.—Cupyrlclii (Received 2.30 p.m.) LONDON, September 1-".. The. "Daily Toleerraph" Berlin correspondent says Mr. Chamberlain's visit to Berchtesjraden has oiionnou-Iv increa.-ed British prestige. Conversations of people of all walks of life show that Britain is popularly regarded as the saviour of Europe from immediate war, which the man-in-the-street watched approaching ivith horror and disniav.

Tlie Xazis. however, believe that it means another bloodless victory over democracies since Her- Hitler never yields and never alters his course, and since Sir. Chamberlain wishes to negotiate where the Fuehrer doe? not. It is-assumed Herr Hitler will not concede an inch, though he may agree to a slight slowing down of his relentless advance. Herr Henlein's "home to the Reich" proclamation is regarded as strengthening Herr Hitler's hand. Xazis say that even a plebiscite is now out of date. '"The Times" Berlin representative similarly point- out that Ciriiians see only one solution since Herr Henlein's proclamation, namely, that the Sudetens must return to the Reich. AntiC'zech feeling has hardened in the past 24 hours owing to the killing of Germans within 150 miles oi: Berlin.

RESERVES CALLED UP. SUSPICION AT PRAGUE. (Received 2.30 p.m.) LONTJOX, September 15. Two classes of reservists have been called up in the last two days to strengthen the frontier garrisons," states a Prague message. Though Mr. Chamberlain's mission is praised here as being bold and dramatic, it is tinged with suspicion and anxiety lest the settlement he to a certain degree at Czechoslovakia's expense. It is felt that the crisis can only lie solved either by war or by -what virtually amounts to amputation.

Herr Knndt, Sudeten Deputy, summed up the party view, pointing to a newspaper announcement of Mr. Chamberlain's visit, and saying: '"This is the important news. AH the rest is imtfiaterial.'' Viscount Runeiman is returning to London to consult the Prime Minister. The German news agency reperts that telephonic communications between the Sudeten stronghold at Eger and Germany have been interrupted since Wednesday.- The Oei-inan Consulate is not able to be reached. The Henlein headquarters telephoned the German medical clinic at Prague that all German doctors should clear out as soon as possible as war is coming.

PARTY VIEWS. PUBLICATION SUSPENDED. British Official Wireless. (Received 2.30 p.m.) RUGBY, September 15. It is learned that the Liberal party suspended the publication of a letter which was eent to Mr. Chamberlain yesterday, signed by Lord Crewe and Sir Archibald Sinclair on the grounds that in view of the Prime Minister's mission, the publication would at present be inopportune. The joint Labour party executives, states a cable message, after a threeliour meeting, deckled, in view of Mr. Chamberlahfs mission, that no good purpose would be served by expressing ite opinion. A public meeting of the League at Geneva was postponed owing to Mr. Chamberlain's vcisit to Herr Hitler. All delegation chiefs express admiration of his courage.

RUGBY, September 15.

j The Czech delegates are confident the I visit will be successful. They say all concessions are possible if Germany" does not demand the return of Sudeten GerI many to the Reich. SURGE FORWARD. WALL STREET SENTIMENT. (Revived 2.30 p.m.) XEW YORK, September 15. The stock market «uvged forward five points, reflecting Wall Street sentiment that tlie mooting between Mr. Chamberlain and Herr Hitler would result in a solution of the European situation. Pivotal industrial stocks, such i»<= United States steel. Chrysler. General Motors. United States * rubber and Anaconda copper were strong and active during the entire session. Tradin~ totalled 1,140.000 shares. Commodities" notably wheat and sugar, were lower.

VATICAN IMPRESSED. ITALIAN ENCOURAGEMENT. (Received 2.50 p.m.) LONDON, September 15. An official announcement from Vatican ,City states that Mr. Chamberlain's initiative created the best impression at the Vatican. The Tsriti<h Counsellor at Rome Sir Noel Charles. vi>ited Count fiano. Italian Foreign Minister, and di>cu*sod the situation in Europe, a word in" to the Home correspondent of '-The Time- '■ It is understood that Count Ciano'views were encourasring from the British standpoint. Italian opinion is greatly impressed by the earnestness of Britain.