Nevertheless, although France is prepared for action, alone if necessary, it is not believed in Paris that Britain would remain aloof in the event of conflict, The fact that the Czechoslovak Government has made what are considered here to be extremely generous concessions strengthens the hands of those whose sympathies lie with the Czechs.
It is felt here that France's naval and military preparations have made Germany sufficiently aware of France's intentions in the event of an attack on Czechoslovakia.
Political circles state they regard the situation with continued calm and Czechs as "Small People"
Dealing with Czechoslovakia, the Field-Marshal said that a small fraction of Europeans is seeking trouble in disputes with the Sudetens, with whose fate they were entrusted.
"It is intolerable that a small people whose origins are unknown should British Envoy's Visit to Fuehrer Denied Nuremberg, Sept. 10.
Quarters close to Sir Nevile Henderson categorically denied the information spread By German sources, according to which the British Ambassador had an interview with Herr Hitler this morning.—Havas. still cherish hopes of a conciliatory settlement of the Czechoslovak probicm.—Reuter. adopt such a position towards a great and cultured people," he exclaimed.
He then accused the Czechs of un-
5 100,000 in Maginot Line xekcini. ro rureh.
Metz, Sept. 10. The stream of French reservists called to the colours arriving on the frontier regions seems to be almost endless, After several hundreds had passed throughout the current week, another 500 appeared on the scene today and 100,000 troops are now installed in the "Maginot Line."
it is believed that there is double that number of troops behind it in a line at the rear, though it is impossible to judge accurately owing to the careful method of grouping and the lack of official information.
"The 100,000 who are known to be in the "Maginot Line" are in the subterranean burrows beneath the earth, protected with concrete walls, scme as much as 24 feet thick. Others are concentrated in barracks or hut camps in the forests, all fully equipped and already on active service, 3 The civil population in the frontier region remains calm and prepared for any eventuality. Everywhere there are confident assertions of "No enemy could pass the Maginot Line. There is a shell for every square yard and a complete criss-cross of machinegun fire,""—Reuter.
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