Amsterdam, Oct, 29.
The anti-German demonstrations in Prague today on the occasion of the anniversary of Czechoslovakia's independence were described by the Prague correspondent of the "Tele-groat."
"The day was characterized by an immense demonstration and a manifestation of Czech national discipline," he said, "The Czech police and mounted police guarded the Wenceslas Square which was completely roped off, A few arrests were effected after demonstrations against the German army, the demonstrators being taken into custody by the Czech police, the Gestapo, and the S.S, men,"
The majority of the population took part in the passive manifestam, the correspondent added, "he intervention of the authorities became necessary late in the morning when a few incidents occurred between Czechs and Germans, The only serious one was at 1 pin.
n several detachments of S.S. men. preceded by a band, crossed Wenceslas Square to return to their barracks. A few Germans following in military cars were spat upon by a group of young Czechs, The police, aided by the Gestapo, intervened vigorously. The square had to be evacuated by force, many of the demonstrators shouting ' Long Live Benes' and Long Live the Republic" at the top of their voices."
Another incident occurred in a the correspondent said.
a group of S.S. men fired in the air when insults were hurled at them by Czechs.
appeal to all Czechs to strike en the holiday did not meet with complete success but in a few factories a. number of workers failed to turn up. Most of those who continued to work arrived at their plant in holiday garb Other Dutch "papers stressed the discipline and dignity of the Czech passive protest.—Havas.
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