Prague, Dec. 3.
A high tribute to the Czech state was paid in a speech here today by M. Rudolf Beran, the new Czech Premier.
He declared that the life of State had been saved, and he aulos ed the determination of all Czechs, Slovaks, and RutHenians to have a free and independent life, while "making every effort to reconstruct the ruins left by the passing tempest."
He stated that the new Govi ment was determined to main' frank collaboration with Gi and hoped for a better ce-opera with Poland and Hungary. "We will incorporate ourselves into international life, which is. since Munich, dominated by forces which it would be foolish and dangerous not to see," he added. "Prague, Bratislava and Chust are in absolute agreement over our foreign policy which will be that of the Foreign Minister. Dr.
Frantisek Chvalkovsky The Premier then expressed the countr gratitude for the titude maintained by Rumania and Yugo-via during the September crisis, and emphasized the hopes given to Czechoslovakia by the latest speech delivered by Count Galeazzo Ci the Italian Foreign Minister also wish to maintain the best relations possible with the Western powers and the United States," he continued.
The Premier announced the project for wide-scale public works, the agricultural policy to end unemployment, and concluded with an appeal for unity and harmony. opposing a party policy.—Havas.
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