The death of Pope Pius XI was believed to have been one of the major factors in delaying Sr. Mussolini's territorial demands on Britain and France for so long—United Press. already begun from Prague, and they end with the words "Hell, Hitler." A German wireless transmission from Prague invited the German population to prepare for a "fitting welcome for the troops."
In addition to Prague, the German troops today occupied Pilsen, Ilmutz and the fortress of Therestenatadt, where the troops allowed Czech officers to keep their arms. German police followed the troops on their triumphal march, and took charge following the occupation of the various districts.
Decision Premeditated It was admitted in Berlin today that orders for the advance of the German Army into Czechoslovakia were given even before Dr. Emil Hacha, the Czech President, had reached Berlin for his conversations with Herr Hitler.
Dr. Hacha and his party left Berlin after their conference with the German leader had been concluded, shortly after 3 (G.M.T.) this morning. Dr. Hacha looked very grave as he drove away, and he declined to make any statement.
After the conversations had been concluded, Herr Hitler left Berlin at 7 am. (G.M.T.) today by train. Official circles refused to reveal his destination.
An official communique issued at the conclusion of the conference at the Chancellery declared that Germany had taken the Czech people under the protection of the Reich and that the autonomous development of the Czech national life would be he morale of the Czech people, ch st m Buting the "October crisis, was y shattered by the latest itislava, Mar. 15.
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