NEW FRONTIERS IN EUROPE

Timaru Herald, Volume CXLV, Issue 21185, 4 November 1938, Page 9

NEW FRONTIERS IN EUROPE

BIG CONCESSIONS TO HUNGARY Slovaks Staggered by Changes Outbursts of Joy in Budapest Praise for II Duce United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright (Received November 3, 7.35 pan.) VIENNA, November 2. The decision of Italy and Germany in the dispute between Czechoslovakia and Hungary creates a new frontier, beginning from the old frontier southwards to Bratislava, thence crossing Bratislava to the Budapest railway westward of Novezamky, reaching the Hungarian frontier, eastward of Halmeu and Sevlus. Ruthenia remains with Czechoslovakia. Hungary receives Kucenec, Levice, Roznava, Kosice, Uzhorod and Mukacevo. The occupation of the ceded areas will begin on November 5 and end on November 10. INDIRECT VICTORY FOR ITALY HUNGARY’S GREAT GAINS United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph —Copyright (Received November 4, 12.5 a.m.) VIENNA, November 3. Under the German-Italian arbitrators agreement. Hungary obtains an area of 4000 square miles with a population of 86,000. The award is regarded as a victory for Hungary and indirectly for Italy, Which backed the claims. Germany wanted Czechoslovak!:-, to keep a maximum of territory because she now regards it as a German protectorate. The new frontier seriously hinders communications between Slovakia and Ruthenia. because the principal railways pass through Loslce and Muracevo. "LONG LIVE MUSSOLINI" HUNGARY WELCOMES AWARD United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright (Received November 4, 12.5 a.m.) BUDAPEST, November 3. Crowds paraded the streets when the Italo-German award was known shouting "long live Mussolini.” General Imredy (Prime Minister) broadcasting said: “After 20 years the sun reshines on Hungary. SIGNS OF RESENTMENT SHARP REACTION OF SLAVS United Press Association—By Blecr-lc Telegraph—Copyright (Received November 3. 5.5 p.m.) LONDON. November 3. The Vienna correspondent of “The Times” says: “When the terms of the Czechosjovakia-Hungarian award was known, the Slovaks were most disconcerted and refused to attend the formal reading of the award. A more formal protest may be expected, even talk of active resistance." The correspondent adds: “While it is too much to say that proceedings were mere formality, there is little doubt that the decision was reached while Herr von Ribbentrop was in Rome. There was surprise that the Slovaks were not treated better, in view of Germany’s favourable attitude. "It is assumed the award was the result of pressure from Italy for compensation for her attitude to Germany during the Austrian and Sudeten questions." AGITATION IN MEMEL RESENTMENT OF LAWS IN LITHUANIA United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright (Received November 3, 6.30 p.m.) KAUNAS, November 2. Eleven thousand Memel citizens demonstrated against the Lithuanian authorities. They formed a procession and marched throughout the city. They demanded the abolition of Lithuanian visa fees and the release of those under military punishment. NEW LINE DESCRIBED RESTRICTED CZECH TERRITORY United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright (Received November 2, 6.30 p.m.) PRAGUE. November 2 It is officially stated that Czechoslovakia is retaining Mahrischostrau, the new frontier following the Tatra watershed, the northern slopes going to Poland. I CZECHS’ LOSS OF TERRITORY EFFECT OF CHANGES IN , FRONTIER United press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright PRAGUE, November 2. The settlement of the Czecho-Slovak-l»n frontier means that the Czechs 'have lost 60,5)00 square miles of the best skiing g»ounds and half of the Gerlach, the highest mountain.