Prague, Sept. 23.
Demonstrations throughout the country yesterday hailing General Jan Sirovy,. Inspector-General of the Czech Army, as the new Premier proved without a doubt that his choice to the post was an extremely popular one.
It is evident that the Czech President, Dr. Eduard Benes, wished to satisfy public opinion while avoiding the formation of a military Cabinet Which would have been considered provocative by Germany.
A semi-official note explained that General Sirovy's Cabinet is not a military one but a government of élósé collaboration among all popular organizations, all parties, all circles, will pursue the tasks undertaken by previous Cabinets, "It is not re~ presentative of political parties and factions, but is the expression of a state in a position of defence," ther statement added. "The parties belonging to the preceding majority consented to it. The Government will maintain order with a firm hand. The General will shoulder all the obligations-and responsibilities taken py the "outgoing Government. He will carry them out and he may, in this work, count upon the support of all parties composing the state."
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