Geneva, Sept. 10.
The general opinion at Geneva, where the League of Nations delegates are now gathered together, is one of cautious optimism regarding the Czechoslovak problem, although no-one denies that the international situation is extremely grave.
Usually well-informed circles here suggest that Britain is on the point of making a direct approach to Herr Hitler and this is regarded as the only way of making the British and. French attitude clear, No great change in the international situation is, however, expected before Monday.
While the Czechoslovak tension continues there is little chance of any progress being made in League matters. The Chinese appeal is at present the only item on the Council agenda and this will not come before
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