CLASHES ON FRONTIER.

Manawatu Standard, Volume LIX, Issue 95, 22 March 1939, Page 10

CLASHES ON FRONTIER.

HUNGARIANS AND RUMANIANS. BULGARIAN PRECAUTIONS. Received March 22, 2 p.m. BUCHAREST, March 21. It is persistently rumoured that Hungarian troops clashed with Rumanian Frontier Guards, killing three, on Rumanian territory yesterday. Military precautions aro being extended on the Bulgarian border. An official communication states that several classes of reservists have been called up in order to counter-balance similar measures by Bulgaria’s neighbours. “When the others demobilise we will do so,” it is stated. Budapest reports deny partial mobilisation, but the London limes Bud apest correspondent says that military movements can be observed in many parts. Cars and horses have been requisitioned and more men have been called up to-day. The presence of Ger man troops at Kosice is increasing public anxiety. A Berlin report says that the German minority leader in Slovakia U • Durcanskv), before visiting the Foreign Office, stated that he had full powers from Dr. Tiso (former Premier) to sign an agreement that Germany s protection of Slovak's wid amount to little beyond a guarantee. Ve shall create a Diplomatic Corps and have a small armed force, our own currency and flag.” UNTTY IN POLAND. The four Polish Opposition, parties have separately requested 1 resident Moscicki to torm a National Union Cabinet, including the Opposition. NO CRY FOR HELP. Received March 22, 2 p.m. MOSCOW, March 21. It is officially denied that Poland and Rumania have asked for the Soviet’s help.