All German shipping has been recalled home.
Determination to work for peace "until the last moment" was declared by Mr. Neville Chamberlain, the British Prime Minister, in his broadcast to the nation in which be explained why the Godesberg parleys broke down. He reiterated the British pledge which could not be underrated, to see the Anglo-French plan carried out but "if I were convinced that any nation had made up its mind to dominate the world by fear of its force, I would feel it should be resisted."
German press reactions to Mr. Chamberlain's broadcast stressed what they described as his lack of sympathy for the sufferings of the Sudetens and an official commentary declared that German doubts of Dr. Benes' good faith necessarily impaired British assurances.
President Roosevelt, in his sec-and message to Herr Hitler, suggested a European conference be called to pursue negotiations towards a settlement. His message, somewhat curtailed, was published in Berlin.
Lord Perth, the British Ambassador, called to deliver an important communication to the Italian Foreign Minister, Count Ciano. It is understood the Note was a request for Italian mediation with Germany, possibly involving the calling of a Four-Power Conference, to which idea the Italian reply is reported us favourable.
The British and French Ambassadors in Berlin visited Herr Hitler yesterday morning when the French envoy, it is understood, conveyed new proposals.
King George in Council at Buckingham Palace yesterday signed the proclamation mobilize ing the British Fleet
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