utonomists Clamour For Freedom; Czechs Dismiss Leaders Prague, Mar. 10.
The President, Dr. Emi) Hacha, today dismissed from office the Slovakian Premier, Dr. Josef Tiso; the Slovak Minister of Labour, Dr. Ferdinand Ducanski, and other Slovak officials, on charges of engaging in propaganda "prejudicial to the unity of the Czech state."
An official statement declared the President's action was designed to "secure peace and order" and denied it was directed against the autonomy of Slovaki M. Martin, the President of the Slovak Legislature, is understood to have left Bratislava to come to Prague for a conference with President Hacha. The Slovak Vice-Premier and Minister of Education, M. Josef Sivak, automatically succeeded to the Premiership.
The Slovak Minister of Finance, M. Paval Teplansky, and the Minister of State, M. Karel Sider, remained in office.
'A proclamation of martial law was broadcast by radio at 11 am. The population was warned to maintain order and obey the authorities.
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