FOR PARLIAMENT.

Auckland Star, Volume LXIX, Issue LXIX, 21 September 1938, Page 11

FOR PARLIAMENT.

BRITAIN'S DECISION.

Acceptance or Rejection of

Peace Plan. MR. CHAMBERLAIN'S PROMISE. United Press Association.—Copyright. (Received 12.30 p.m.) LONDON, September 20. Mr. C. R. Attlec, in a letter to Mr. Chamberlain, expresses regret that, in the light of recent developments, his previous request for the immediate summoning of Parliament was not granted. He adds: "In view of the nature of the reported proposals, contemplating the dismemberment of a sovereign State at the dictation of the ruler of Germany and involving Britain guaranteeing future Continental frontiers, I feel strongly that before Britain is committed to this grave departure from declared British policy Parliament should be consulted without delay. "Accordingly I aslc for the immediate assembly of Parliament."

Mr. Chamberlain, replying to Mr. Attlee, said: "Parliament will have an opportunity of confirming or rejecting the proposals which the Government makes in respect of the present international situation. I xim at present engaged in difficult and delicate negotiations with the object of finding a peaceful solution of 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 negotiations are still in progress and make my task impossible. However, necessary steps will be taken to summon a special meeting of Parliament as soon as matters have proceeded far enough to enable me tp make a statement."

LONG CONSULTATION.

British Ministers' Meeting

Lasts 2£ Hours.

PEACE TERMS UNREVEALED.

British Official Wireless. (Received 11.30 a.m.)

RUGBY, September 20,

Four Ministers who have been in close consultation throughout the period of recent acute tension—Mr. Chamberlain, Viscount Halifax, Sir John Simon and Sir Samuel Hoare—met for two and a half hours to-day.

Czechoslovakia's reply to the communication made to it following the Ministerial consultations between Britain and France on Sunday had not been received in London up to an advanced hour this evening, and until this reply has been considered here no announcement is anticipated regarding the arrangements for Mr. Chamberlain's next interview with Herr Hitler.

Pending receipt of Czechoslovakia's reply official quarters here decline to disclose the terms of the proposals or to confirm or deny unauthorised reports of details of the policy now under examination in Prague.

Lord Halifax had an audience with the King and reported on the latest developments in the international situation. The Foreign Minister later, received Mr. Anthony Eden at the Foreign Office. Other callers were Viscount Runciman and M. Corbin, French. Ambassador.

AIR RAID DEFENCE.

French Builders on Form of

Martial Law.

SEQUEL TO RECENT STRIKE,

(Received 1 p.m.) PARIS, September 20. The Government has decided to enforce the continuance of air raid precautions held up by the building strike. Builders will be under a form of martial law. ✓

ARMY REVOLT TALK.

Czech General Staff and Plan

For Cession.

£40,000,000 SPENT ON FORTS.

(Rewired 1.30 p.m.) LONDON*, September 20. Official circles at Prague fear that the Czech General Staff is unwilling to approve handing over f40.000.000 worth of fortifications in Sudetenland and may revolt against the Czech Government if the Franco-British plan is accepted.

MARKET CHEERED.

ACCEPTANCE OF PLAN REPORT.

(Received 1.30 p.m.) LOXDOX. September 20. The reported Czech acceptance of the Franco-British plan in principle cheered the stock markets. All groups appreciably recovered except Czechs and Hungarians. Berlin Bourse being firm is an indication of confidence in a peaceful eolution.