The Archive · 1938

Secession Plan Impracticable

London, Sept. 7 'Any modification of the Czech frontiers is impracticable for strategic cassons; but, in any case, Czechoslovakia could not-be induced to accep dismemberment without a Nrugale, diplomatic quarters here asserted' today commenting upon reports appearing in "The Times" and "Evening Standard" which suggested that the Reich might annex the Sude-en regions.

The same well-informed circles cided that the new Czech proposals, or a settlement of the minorities sue are likely to satisfy practically of the Sudeten German. claims. unless these claims form a mere pretext for the Reich to dismantle the Cuech Republic.

With regard to the newspaper re-fon "possible "annexation" of Ceech Sudeten lands, it is learnt that M. Jan Mazaryk, Czech Minister in London, lodged a strong protest. with the Foreign Oice against the offend. ing articles,

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