The Archive · 1938

Plea (o Support Peace Moves

Prague, Sept, 19, "We invite all Czech citizens to continue to give their entire confidence responsible elements who are working in full ce-operation and full conscience for the establishment of the effective welfare and guarantee of the future of the Czech nation, by following the latest announcements by the President, Dr. Eduard Benes, and the Premier, Dr. Milan Hodza," an appeal to the population from the Czech, Government to be released through the press, states; "The members of the French and British Governments ended their con~ ference last, night with a concerted proposal. The Czech Government invites public opinion in this country o receive the information published concerning this proposal with calm and understanding," the appeal declares, "The Czech President, the Government, the nation's representa tives, are "maintaining permanent tivity and remaining in touch with all friendly Governments. The Czech Government will examine the situa tion and-the results of the Franco-

British conversations by taking into consideration the vital necessities of the Czech state. The Czech Govern-tent can only maintain these interests if always supported by public opinion, fis strict discipline, its calm and its dignity."

'The appeal stressed that the London deliberations were a mere stage in the dramatic developments of the present crisis, and the last word has not yet been' pronounced.

"the population must quietly expect the Czech Government's decisi inspired by justice and truth, appeal concluded.

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