The Archive · 1938

Sudetenlands

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The general is Inspec'or-General of the Czech Army.

The demonstrators maintained perfect order in their blazing show of patriotism, which reached its climax at about 8 o'clock when thousands ga hered near the Presidential Palace acclaiming Dr. Eduard Benes and demanding a military dictatorial regime.

Demonstrators whistled incessantly before the German Legation.

"We Prefer Suicide!"

Towards midnight, the mass mani-testations gradually broke up.

Before that, however, scenes of great patriotism were witnessed before the Presidential Palace when Gen, Sirovy appeared on a balcony and addressed the waiting throng He thanked the people for their demonstration of love for the Army, the President and the Republic.

"In the present dramatic hour, we must remain calm." he declared. "I

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