ALLEGED PLOT

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 23145, 17 September 1938, Page 15

ALLEGED PLOT

SUDETENS AT EGEE DISCOVERIES BY POLICE SECRET TUNNEL SYSTEM ORGANISED INCIDENTS By Telegraph—Press Association —Copyright LONDON, Sept. 15 The police allege that they frustrated a Sudeten plot to make Eger the capital of a State within a Stale, says the Prague correspondent of the British United Press. The .police discovered a number of secret tunnels connecting Sudeten headquarters with hotels, and others a mile long for the purpose of bringing up reinforcements and facilitating escape. The official press bureau at Prague states that the incidents which have occurred since September 12 were all organised attacks against State executives and public buildings. The fact that the aggressors used machine-guns and hand grenades proves that the Government is justified in using emergency measures. Berlin newspapers bitterly condemn events in Czechoslovakia, says a message from that city. The Lokal Anzeiger says a Czech revolution has broken out and threatens Europe. MARKETS IMPROVE LONDON STOCKS PISE WALL STREET RECOVERY PRICES SURGE FORWARD LONDON, Sept. 15 Mr. Chamberlain's journey made a very favourable impression on the London Stock Exchange. Business was small to-day owing to the end of account, but prices were marked up all round. British funds recovered two to three and a-half points, European loans two to five and a-half. Prices on the stock market in New York, says a, message from that city, surged forward five points, reflecting Wall Street's sentiment that the-meet-ing between Mr. Chamberlain and Herr Hitler would result in a solution of the European situation. Pivotal industrial stocks such an United States Steel, Chrysler, General Motors, United States rubber and Anaconda copper were strong and active during the entire session. Trading totalled 1,140.000 shares. Commodities, notably wheat and sugar, were lower.

BID FOR SOLUTION TREMENDOUS GAMBLE DEFENCE CHIEFS TO MEET LONDON, Sept. 15 Official circles guardedly welcome Mr. Chamberlain's dramatic idea, which was not suggested by the French Prime Minister, M Daladier, as was reported, says the Australian Associated Press. It is frankly recognised as a bold hut tremendous gamble for success or failure, which is dependent on the bargaining powers of Sir Horace Wilsou," industrial adviser to the British Government.

This view is strengthened by the announcement that the Committee of Imperial Defence will meet in the morning. when Viscount Gort, Y.C., Chief of Staff, Mr. L. Hore-Belisha, Secretary of State for "War, Sir Kingsley Wood, Secretary of State for Air, Sir Samuel Hoare, Home Secretary, and Viscount Halifax, Foreign Secretary, will attend. KING IN LONDON MINISTERS RECEIVED IMPORTANT INTERVIEWS LONDON, Sept. 15 Crowds of people ■ cheered King George, when he left Euston station and when at Buckingham Palace on his return from Scotland. The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sir John Simon, was an early caller to acquaint His Majesty with the latest international developments. The King gave a long audience to the Foreign Secretary, Viscount Halifax. Later lie gave an audience to the Minister for the Co-ordination of Defence, Sir Thomas Inskip.

CZECH PARLIAMENT CLOSE OF THE SESSION (Received September 1(1, 1).3 p.m.) PRAGUE, Sept. lo Tho Czech President, Dr. Bones, closed the session of Parliament earlier than expected. A permanent committee of 1(5 .Deputies and eight Senators will have legislative powers until the next session in October. LETTER FROM LIBERALS PUBLICATION SUSPENDED British Wireless RUGBY, Sept. 15 It is learned that the Liberal Party suspended tho publication of a letter which was sent to Mr. Chamberlain .yesterday,' signed by the Marquess of Crewe and Sir Archibald Sinclair, on the grounds that in view of the Prime Minister's mission, its publication at present would be inopportune. /