CROWDS CHEER DEPARTURE

Timaru Herald, Volume CXLV, Issue 21155, 30 September 1938, Page 9

CROWDS CHEER DEPARTURE

Start of Historic Flight Send-Off on Mission of Peace GRIM REMINDER OF DANGER United Press Association—By Elsstrlc Telegraph—Copyright (Received September 29, 11.57 p.m.) LONDON, September 29. Through a morning mist redolent of the promise of fine weather and happier times, Mr Chamberlain took off from Heston after a farewell unparalleled in history, accompanied by I cries of "God Speed” and tumultuous cheering, which re-echoed long after the plane has disappeared in the horizon A surprise feature was the presence of all Cabinet Ministers, who had secretly arranged last night to assemble at the airport at 7.30 a.m. ■ From Downing Street, all the way to the airport, thousands of cheering men and women assembled shortly before dawn. Early workers, clerks, typists and office boys gathered at Whitehall. Only a few police were present when Mr Chamberlain opened the door of number 10 Downing Street, arm and arm with his wife, who was smiling and talking animatedly. A spontaneous cheer arose and echoed throughout Westminster. The Prime Minister smiled broadly, embraced his wife and stepped into the car to the accompaniment of a renewal of wild cheers and cries of "Good Old Chamberlain” and "Keep It Up Mate.” As Mr Chamberlain drove away he was | followed by three cars containing his advisers, and he glanced at the Foreign Office, where workmen were busy sand-bagging the buildings. No More Concessions The Leader of the Opposition (Mr C. R. Atlee) and Mr A. Greenwood called on Lord Halifax and emphasised Labour’s opinion that there should be no further surrenders. PEACEFUL SETTLEMENT SOUGHT RESOLUTION AT LEAGUE □ tilted Press Association—By Electric Telegraph-Copyright (Received September 30, 1.30 a.m.) GENEVA, September 29. The Assembly of the League of Nations unanimously carried a resolution, submitted by Mr De Valera, expressing the conviction that the Czech problem would be peacefully solved by the voices and prayers of all people, and not by a Government attempt at settlement by force. The Assembly welcome., President Roosevelt’s messages. DICTATORS WELCOMED ENTHUSIASTIC SCENES AT MUNICH United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright (Received September 30, 2.24 a.m.) BERLIN, September 29. Herr Hitler enthusiastically shook hands with Signor Mussolini on the j/mtform at Kufstein, while the crowd cheered and the military band played the Italian National Anthem. Large crowds have already gathered at Munich airport where Union Jacks and the Tricolour are prominent. Handbills were distributed throughout Munich announcing a triumphal procession of Herr Hitler and his guests from the main station at Munich, at which Herr Hitler and Signor Mussolini arrived. Lavishly decorated busts of Herr Hitler and Signor Mussolini were erec ed facing each other. CZECH OFFICIALS BOUND FOR MUNICH PLANS TO PROVIDE INFORMATION □ ailed Press Association—By Electric Telegraph —Copyright (Received September 30, 2.24 a.m.) BERLIN, September 29. Dr Mastny (Czech Minister at Berlin) and Dr Lislcky (Counsellor at the London Legation) are going to Munich Immediately in response to the suggestion of Mr Chamberlain to be at the disposal of he and M. Daladier for the purpose of information only. Appeal for Settlement The Swiss Government has sent messages to Herr Hitler and Dr Benes appealing for a settlement and endorsing President Roosevelt’s plea and emphasising that Switzerland will not be involved. SCOPE OF CONFERENCE OUTLINED BY GERMAN AUTHORITIES United Press Association—By Electrio Telegraph—Copyright LONDON, September 28. The German News Agency has Issued an official statement announcing that the conversations will begin in the forenoon and adds: “It is learned in well-informed quarters that new proposals for a solution of the crisis will be submitted to-day by the British as well as the French Government. Mr Chamberlain has offered again to meet Herr Hitler for a personal talk and simultaneously Signor Mussolini has offered to help in the search for an immediate solution of the Czechoslovak crisis. This does not Involve a delay, for in view of the German preparations an Immediate solution is demanded.”