The Archive · 1938

Paris Asks Prague to Demobilize Militia

Prague, May 24. Hoe reports are being circulated in connection with the first. conversations between Dr.

Milan Hodza, Premier of "Czechoslovakia, and Herr Konr d Henlein, Leader of the Sudeten German Party. As a result, tension in Europe has been considerably eased. The talks, which began yesterday evening, are considered in official quarters to have been a distinct success.

Conducted in the friendliest tone, they are being continued tomorrow, and it is believed that the exchange of opinion between the two leaders will have an excellent effect on the development of the minorities problem.

It is pointed out, however, that it is naturally impossible for the details of the nationalities statute to be di cussed between Dr. Hodza and Herr Henlein, since this is their first interview on the question, which has hitherto been the province of the Party Leader deputy, Dr. Karl Frank.

The primary purpose of these Gnformal talks, according to a communique issued by the Sudeten German Party, is to clarify and tranquil ize the political situation.

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