The Archive · 1938

Prague Agrees to Lord Runciman

As British Observer Position of Arbitrator Not Entirely to Be Conceded; Advice of Powers Welcomed London, July 26. /EPORTS are current that a'British arbitrator may visit Prague to offer his assistance in the Sudeten German \problem.

The name of Lord Runciman, former President of the Board of Trade, is freely mentioned by foreign observers as a possible nominee for the post of arbitrator.

Reports from Prague state that it is officially confirmed that the British Government has taken the initiative in proposing to 3 send Lord Runciman to Prague in an advisory capacity. The proposal, it is stated, is'being examined by the Czech Government, and although no official decision has yet been announced it is understood that the Government has decided to accept with gratitude the British proposal.

An announcement to this effect will' probably' be made today.

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