Dr. Benes Puts Britain and France in the Dock

Northern Advocate, 18 March 1939, Page 7

Dr. Benes Puts Britain and France in the Dock

(Received 1.30 p.m.) CHICAGO, March 17

Dr. Bones. ex-Fresident of Czechoslovakia, telegraphed to the President, | Mr Roosevelt, Mr Chamberlain. M. I Daladier and M. LitvinqfT, saying: ! “The Czechoslovak people are victims i of a great international crime. “They cannot protest, and. because of the happenings of last month, they cannot defend themselves. “I, as ex-Prosidcnt, address this solemn protest to you. ‘"Last September the proposals by France and Britain, and later the Munich decision, were presented to mo. “Both documents contained the pro-1 miso of a. guarantee of the integrity and security of Czechoslovak territory.

“Beth asked unheard of sacrifices in flic interests of European peace. “These sacrifices were made. “Nevertheless, one of the Power.s which signed the Munich agreement is now dividing our territory and establishing a ■protectorate' under the threat of force. “Before the conscience of the world, and before history, I am obliged to proclaim that Czechs and Slovaks will never accept this unbearable imposition on their sacred rights, and will never cease to struggle until these rights are reinstated. "I implore your Governments to refuse to recognise this crime, and assume the consequences which today's tragic situation in Europe and the world urgently require.”