The Archive · 1938

Britain Begins Last-Minute

Mediation Attempt

(Continued from page 5)

London, Sept. 14.

According to a reliable source, the Cabinet this morning, decided on the following steps to prevent German intervention in Czechoslovakia:

1. A categorical announcement of Franco-British support for Czechoslovakia in the event of German intervention will be made.

2. A tripartite conference between France, Great Britain, and Germany, will be suggested. will be proposed.

3. Arbitrage La the Runciman mission Diplomatic circles here fear that Berlin might announce its intention of sending police forces to the Sudeten districts to maintain order. "They declare that such a step could not be accepted, although it may be possible to send an international police force.

The rumour was current in the city that Mr. Joseph P. Kennedy, the American Ambassador, had proposed mediation by the United States in the crisis. 3 it was further announced that the British Cabinet considered military measures if efforts to maintain peace failed.

it is stated that a high French military personality is in London at present to discuss the problem of mutual supplies between France ana Britain in the event of a war.—Havae.

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