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The Washington times., 1938-09-28

that If they-the SudetenS-could
not achieve this (freedom) by
their own efforts, he would assist
them to do so," Chamberlain con-
tinued.
Rather than wait, he was pre-
pared to risk a world war.
Il very soon became aware the
situation was much more acute
and urgent than 1 had realized.
80 strongly did I get the i'm
preston that the German chan
cellor was contemplating an i'm
mediate offensive against Czecho-
slovakia that I asked him why
he allowed me to travel to Ger
many where it seemed was vast
ing my time.
Herr Hitler said that if
could give him there and then
the assurance that the British
government accepted the prin-
ciple of self-determination, he
was quite ready to discuss ways
and means of carrying it out.
':But if, on the contrary,
thought such a principle could
not be considered by the Brit
ish government, then he agreed
it was no use to continue the
conversations.
The Washington times., 1938-09-28
Backed by France

The August 81 warning de-
livered by British Ambassador Sir
Neville Henderson, Chamberlain
said, contained a strong personal
warning regarding possible action
of his majesty's government in
event of German action against
the CzechS."
France was particularly insist
ent, he said, that Britain's views
Should be made clear to Hitler
himself"
In the meantime, Chamberlain
said, the situation was becoming
increasingly serious.
But the prospects of a salts
factory solution on the basis Of
autonomy within the Czech
state" he said, appeared to be
not unpromising on publication
of the fourth Czech plan Of
September -
The Washington times., 1938-09-28
Commons Cheers AS Chamberlain Bares Hitler


With the fate OF Europe trembling in the
balance, the UOrId today aUOaits Vith anxiety
the result of a conference betUeen Germany,
Great Britain, France and Italy at Munich
tomorrow.
Adolf Hitler, LVhO extended the inUitGttOn,
UiH represent Germany; Prime Minister Neville
Chamberlain IUiH act for Great Britain, and it
is expected that Premier EdOuard DaIadier UiN
has consented to represent Italy.
Although all Europe is under arms and prepa-
ratiOns for WhGt UOuId be the greatest con-
fLict the UOrLd has eUer knOlUn are still being
feUerishIy pushed, the hope for peace burns
slightly brighter at this hour than at any time
since the Czech crisis split Europe into rival
armed camps.
What UiH the ansUer be-?
The Washington times., 1938-09-28

military measures, expressing the
opinion that British efforts in
Prague had only increased Czech
intransigeance.
Chamberlain then revealed Brit
ain had warned Germany on
August 81 and September / Of the
possible effect in Britain of the
increasing seriousness of the sit
uation."
cat the same time" he said,
representations were made to
Mr.. Benes president Edouard
Benes of Czechoslovakia) to go
forthwith and unreservedly to
the limit of concessions"
The Washington times., 1938-09-28
Blunt Warning

Revealing that Sir Horace Will
son, latest emissary of peace to
Hitler, yesterday had informed the
German war lord in fortnight
language of Great Britain'S de
termination to support France
Chamberlain added:
In spite of these plain words,
this conversation was carried on
on more friendly terms than any
which had preceded it."
At this point, the Prime Minister
qietly told his breathleSS listeners
of the new bid for peace which
caused Hitler to hold his legionS
in leash, temporarily at least.
Premier Mussolini, he said, had
sent the italian ambassador to
Berlin bearing an appeal that
Foreign Minister Joachim Won
Ribbentrop request his Fuehrer to
postpone action for at least "a
hours and Hitler had agreed.
When the tumult had died suf-
ficiently to let the opposition in
the House know that Chamber
lain had requested adjournment
of the extraordinary session for h
few days while the wheels of war
jammed international peace ma
chinery are set in motion once
again, laboriteS and liberals
jumped to his support.
The Washington times., 1938-09-28

from the depths, Chamberlain
waved his hand to the cheering
throng apd cried:
"It's all right this time"
1t was a grave-faced Chamber
lain who had faced Commons
earlier today. And a grave group
of British leaders sat tenSely
huhSed as he said: I'VE are faced
with a situation which has no
parallel since 1914"
The Prime Minister began with
Article 19 reads:
"The assembly may from
time to time adviSe the recon-
SiderGtton by members OF the
League of Treaties whtch haze
become tnGpplicable and the
consideration of international
The Washington times., 1938-09-28

return to Herr Hitler and be told
that the original proposals were
not accepted and be confronted
with new German proposals.
IT had to consider my position
with mind full Of foreboding
as to the success of my mission"
Describing his farewell talk In
private with Hitler at Godesberg,
Chamberlain declared:
"He said again very earnestly
that he wanted to be friends
with England, and that If only
this Sudeten question could be
got out Of the way in peace he
would gladly resume the con-
versations.
"It is true that there is one
awkward question - colonies -
but that is not a matter for
war"
The Washington times., 1938-09-28
HOUSE BEDLAM
OVER DRAMATIC.
Announcement.
Record Ovation Given
Veteran Premier

Continued from Page II
speech. Chancellor of the Elk,
cheouer Sir John Simon handed
him a piece of paper on which
news of Hitler's invitation and
postponement of the mobilization
decree had been Scribbled in
pencil.
This little note also carried the
disclosure that Mussolini had sent
his ambassador in Berlin to Ger
man Foreign Minister Joachim
Won Ribbentrop, asking him to
obtain from Hitler a promise that
mobilization would be postponed.
To this the Fuehrer agreed.
Cheered Loudly
AS the cheering and waving on
the floor and in the gallery Of the
house continued unabated, Cham
berlain tried for several moments
to make himself heard.
Then, when the house finally
realized he had something more
to say, they quieted down. Speak
ting in a low voice that he con-
trolled with utmost difficulty, the
premier said:
mo member will not feel his
heart leap to know that the crisis
once more is postponed.
Il need not say what my answer
10 the invitation will be.
81 hope the house will be pre-
pared to release me now to go and
see what l can make of this last
effort"
There were a few brief COM
ments from members, entirely un.
heard and overlooked In the ex,
citement, and the house adjourned
until Monday, after Chamberlain
The Washington times., 1938-09-28
HitIe1" Seen Demanding
Return of AII Colonies

LONDON Sept % GN.S).-A possible indication of the
scope of tomorows fourpower conversations at Munich
was afforded by study of Prime Minister Neville Cham
berlains speech to the House of Commons today.
Chamberlain said that in his talks with Reicsuehrer
Adolf Hitler the latter spoke of the colonial question
awkward" one.
The house laughed and the premier chided the members
for doing So indicating he may be ready to listen to the
Fuehrer's colonial claims when he meets him again at
Munich tomorrow.
The Washington times., 1938-09-28

conditions whose continuance
might endGnger the peace of
the tUorld."
Referring to Britain's decision
to intervene in the Czechoslovak
problem in the hope of seeking a
peaceful solution, Chamberlain
said he felt that "a spark once
lighted might give rise to a gen
eral conflagration."
He then reviewed in detail Great
Britain's efforts to effect a peace
full solution, including his own
The Washington times., 1938-09-28

in a conference designed to settle
the problem once and for all with
in a week.
In his last letter to Hitler the
prime minister said he penned
these words:
will you take the RESPONSE
bility for starting a world war
which may be the end Of civih-
zation for the sake Of a few
days delay in settling this ques-
tion?"
The Washington times., 1938-09-28

1t was pointed out that the
maSSing of troops on the Polish
Czech frontier, and the inten-
ton Of that force to march into
the Czech territory if and when
Germany does so via Sudetenland,
as reported from Teschen via
London, was in all probability a
more reliable report
The delegation declared that
had ther ebeen such a move as a
ceding of territory, 1t would in all
The Washington times., 1938-09-28
Self Determination

II, of course, was in no posi-
ton to give there and then any
assurance, but undertook to re-
turn at once and consult my col
leagues If he would refrain from
active hostilities until I had
time to obtain their advice.
Herr Hitler gave assurance to
refrain from active hostilities,
providing nothing happened in
Czechoslovakia of such a nature
as to force his hand, and that
The Washington times., 1938-09-28

likelihood have been informed Of
that fact this morning.
The Polish Embassy, declaring
it had received no official state
ment regarding the reported ced-
ing or formal REIMBURSEMENT of
the Teschen territory, also ex-
pressed the belief that, if matters
had gone that far, it would have
been notified.
The Washington times., 1938-09-28
"AII Right Now"
LONDON, Sept. 2S q

LONDON, Sept. 20 I.N.S).
IT'S all right this time!"
These were the words of
Prime Minister Chamberlain
to a cheering crowd in Down
ing Street this afternoon
when he returned to his Of
flee after announcing to-
mOrrOw's fOur-pOwer confer
ence in Munich.
The Washington times., 1938-09-28
SURPRISED

LONDON, Sept. 20 (I.N.S.).
When Prime Minister Neville
Chamberlain received Chan
cellOr Hitler'S invitation to .
fOur-pOwer conference, he
thought he was getting .
virtual declaration Of war.
Sir Horace Wilson, British
foreign office expert who re-
Gently visited Berlin, told him
Hitler had threatened mObili-
xatiOn by 2 p. m. today nm
less he got what he wanted
in CzechOslOVakia.
The Washington times., 1938-09-28
international News Photos

London like the proverbial wild
fire.
Huge crowds gathered outside
the old parliament buildings
cheered, clapped and yelled Good
old Chamberlain"
London Cheers
The strains Of For He's a
jolly Good Fellow" rang through
streets already dug with gaping
holes designed for air raid shell
terS. Newspapers rushed to the
streets with extra editions.
AS if by magic, the pail of
gloom which for the past week
has hung over the capital was
lifted and diSpelled. Pubs, cafes,
and bars were i'm m dat ely
jammed with celebrantS.
In Downing Street, where Cham
berlain had to fight his way
through immense crowds to reach
famous No. 10, the premier was
accorded an ovation that could
not be termed less than hysterical.
Mastering a smile that came
The Washington times., 1938-09-28
Opposition to Aid

Major Clement Attlee, laborite
opposition lea ader, Immediately
supported the adjournment with
the words:
when the House reasSembles
in a short time the war clouds
may have lifted"
Sir Archibald Sinclair, Liberal
leader, George Lansbury, Labor
ite and James Maxton, leader of
the left wing, Joined in expressing
their gratitude to Chamberlain
and wished him godspeed on his
mission.
News Of Chamberlain's dramatic
announcement spread throughout
The Washington times., 1938-09-28

Won Neurath the attitude Of the
British government.
ION September 9 the British
Cabinet decided to lake certain
precautionary naval measures,
including 6 commissioning of
minelayerS and sweepers.
Visit Baked March
"By September IA a highly
critical situation had arisen in
which there was immediate dan
ger Of German troops now con-
The Washington times., 1938-09-28
G R | N SILENCE
IS TURNED INTO
WILD ACCLAIM
JubiIation Bubbles Over
At News

assurance has remained binding
ever since.
II returned to London con-
vinced that self-determination
for the Sudetens was the sole
hope Of peaceful solution"
Great Britain consulted the
French and it was agreed that
the only means of securing
peace was to accept the prin.
ciple of self-determination."
Accordingly, the British and
French ministers to Prague
urged transfer to the Reich Of
all areas containing over so per
cent Sudetens.
Referring to his first flight to
Berchtesgaden, the Prime Minister
said:
II confess that I was aston.
ished by the warmth of approval
this venture everywhere re.
ceived.
SITUATION "ACUTE"
cat the first conversation,
which lasted for three hours
and at which only an inter.
prefer was present besides my.
self, I very soon became aware
that the situation was much
more acute than I had realized"
Discussing his second meeting
with the Fuehrer at Godesberg,
Chamberlain said:
Herr Hitler said he could not
accept the proposals because
they were too dilatory and
offered too many opportunities
for further evasion. Herr Hitler
insisted upon speed for the
solution.
:''It was a profound shock to
The Washington times., 1938-09-28
Ceding to Poland
Doubted by ENJOYS
Czech Legation Declares Plan to JOir
NdziS in War, More Likely

The Czechoovakan legation in Washington today declared
that published reports of cdng of the Teschen territory to
Poland political to foresta Polish joint action with
Germany the event of than probably without
otion
The Washington times., 1938-09-28

turned to the speaker Of the
house and said in an almost in.
audible voice:
Il cannot say any more now. j
know the house will release me-"
Never in the history of the
House of Commons had any man
been given such an ovation as that
which Chamberlain received.
Wild Cheering FollOWs
At one moment, the house was
In a state of abject depression,
convinced from the premier'S
words that war could not be
avoided and that the morrow
might see wings over London.
The next is was wildly cheer
ing geSticulating mass of human
ity, almost grateful to Hitler for
his final agreement to negotiate,
and adulating of the hawk.nosed,
sharp-eyed old man who had
given every ounce Of his British
soul and determination to the
cause of peace.
Chamberlain had revealed that
Ia his message to Premier Musso
lini, appealing to II Duce to make
representations to Berlin, he gave
this pledge:
Il have already guaranteed
that the Czech promises shall be
carried out and feel confident
that there will be a full agree
ment within a week"
The Washington times., 1938-09-28
Appeal to IL Ducs

Before Hitler's invitation was
received Chamberlain disclosed
he had appealed to II Duce not
only to restrain Hitler but to join
The Washington times., 1938-09-28
Incident Recalled

Unfortunately" he con-
tinued, publication Of the plan
was Immediately followed by Q
serious incident near Eyer Gin
the Sudetenland) on September
II, the Importance Of which in
the opinion of British observers
was much exaggerated.
Further incidents occurred
and in spite Of Lord Runciman's
efforts negotiations could not be
resumed before Herr Hitler'S
Nuremberg speech.
N0UQL Precautions
"The British ambassador i'm
pressed upon HEIRS Goering,
Won Ribbentrop, Goebbels, and
The Washington times., 1938-09-28
Visit Baked March
Chamberlain
Overcome
By Emotion

s LONDON, Sept. 2S H.N.SJ. !
s All of London UGS overcome
s By emotion today, and Prime
: Minister NepilIe Chamber
) lain, often described as cold
; and inlmOvGble, 1DaS no er-
! ception.
Escorted to 10 DolUnin0
s Street from the House OF
: commons by q mildly cheer
) ing cro1Ud, the premier re-
; pedtedly acknowledged the
; oDation ,Dith a 1OGDe OF his
! hand.
As he stood on the pGUe-
{ nlent in front OF his resi-
: dence listening to the deaf
) ening cheers, he turned to
} his 1Dite and grGSped her
! hand Uith emotion.
centrated on the frontier en-.
tering Czechoslovakia.
my visit to BerchteSgaden
alone prevented an invasion of
CzechosloVakia. Everything was
prepared"
cat that time, Herr Hitler sal
Imperial Valley press., 1938-08-25
GUNPOWDER IN
WORLD ECONOMICS

How can we end unemployment?
How can we guarantee eternal peace
These two questions overshadow all
others in the worlds political and econo-
mic structure now, as they have for
generations. And now, as for genera
tions, the world seems just as far from
the answers as ever it has been.
Perhaps the answers will be brought
closer when everyone realizes that the
solution to one will do much to solve
the other. When we find a way TO end
wars and threats of war, we shall be
much nearer the path that leads to an
end of unemployment.
Take the case of seven of the worlds
most powerful nations, the United States,
France, Britain, Japan, Germany and
Russia.
In 1913 these seven nations spent a
total of S2,154, 100000 on ornaments.
That was before the World War. In 1888,
five years ago, the same seven nations
spent a total of $2,913,0 100000 on arma-
mentS.
This year, swept by fear of war and
the necessity-real or imagined-for pre-
paredness the group of nations is spend
ing SIS 1923, 100000 on armaments.
Excluding only the United States,
20 to so per cent of its national budget
to armaments. The United States spends
about II per cent of its budget for arma
ments.
Let US, for moment, allow our mag
nations to soar to a height that would
shame Edgar Rice Burroughs or Jules
Verne. Let us suppose that eternal peace
were a fact and no nation would need
to spend cent on arms. In that event,
is it not reasonable to assume that those
huge sums, now spent for arms, would
provide employment and abundance for
millions of men? Is it not reasonable to
assume that, once the threat of war were
gone, and with it the imagined necessity
for peoples to skimp so their nation may
fight, the worldwide standard of living
would rise to higher levels.
Imagine, if you can, the good that
money would do if put into schools,
libraries and scientific research. Imagine
the impetus it would give to civilization.
There is a fitting subject for H. G.
Wells. Unfortunately, it seems beyond
the grasp of mere diplomats.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-08-25
ROOSEVELT NORTH OF
THE MONROE DOCTRINE
christian Science Monitor)

(Christian Science Monltor)
Americans who have thought about it
have generally recognized that an attack
which brought a world war to Canada
would bring that war to the United
States. President RooSevelt's pledge of
help to that part of the Sisterhood of
the British Empire should it be attack
ed by any other empire therefore is
not a sudden broadening of that field in
which American sentiment already has
accepted international responsibility.
What is notable is the statement-in-
advance of deliberate intention to act
positively in Canadas behalf. Between
being drawn into a war because a bellig-
erents arms have come close enough to
threaten American territory and an
nouncing that Americans would take
steps out of neighborliness and kindred
ideals there is difference. 1t is as i'm
portant a difference as that between or
dinary war games" to test defense
forces and today'S vast maneuvers which
in the eyes of Germany's neighborS
amount almost to mobilization.
That neighboriness and kinship should
be stressed with such an utterance at a
time when the rift between democracy
and totalltarlaniSm is accentuated by
vast displays of force is even more no.
table. If there are any doubts in Euro
pean chancellerieS as to where American
sympathy would lie in the event of
conflict between governments that extol
individual freedom and those that scott
at it, the sequence of Secretary Hull's
radio speech and President Roosevelt's
address at Queens University should
help to dispel then If there are many
Americans who feel that Pan-American-
ism can be a substitute for the broader
international outlook, the obvious rela-
tionship between Canada and the United
States should clarity their views
In pledging aid to neighbor on the
north, President Roosevelt by no means
committed the United States to any war
not of its own choosing. He did not say
American doughboys would follow Cana
dians to any future Flanders. He said
only what few Americans would deny. 1t
was his saying it that made the differ
ence, and the time he chose in which to
say it.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-08-25
ONE PROJECT
Ell CENTRO NEEDS

With the federal government combing
the woods for work projects to spend
relief money on, Ell Centre might pause
in the dampness of the recent light rain
to remember the recurring necessity for
a storm drainage system to remove col
lected rainwater from the streets.
Even the light rain of this week filled
the cutters in some parts of Ell Centre
to such capacity that the city engineer
ing department had to send out pumping
equipment to ease the situation. If the
rain had been heavy, boats would have
served better than automobiles as means
of transportation. The fault is not that of
any person or group of persons. The rea-
son for this distressing situation lies en-
tirely in the lack of an adequate storm
drain system.
Whether the system is acquired thru
federal help or by some other means, it
must be acquired before Ell Centro be-
comes much older or much larger. The
only reason it has not become neces-
sary before this is that Imperial Valley
gets little rainfall. As city grows, how
ever, it must overcome its early draw
backs and the lack of a drainage system
is one of Ell Centro'S
Imperial Valley press., 1938-08-25
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given by Francis
Pelham Tempel, administrator with
the will annexed of the estate Of
William Waldo Montague, also
known as w. w. Montague, deceas-
eel to the creditors or all persons
having claims against the said
deceased, to exhibit them with the
necessary vouchers, within six
months after the first publication
Of this notice, to the said admins
traitor with the will annexed at
2l2 Rehkopf Building, Ell Centro,
California, the place selected for
the transaction of all business of
the said estate, or to file them
within six months after the first
publication of this notice, in the
office of the Clerk of the Superior
Court of the State of California,
County of Imperial.
Dated this 10 day of August, 1898.
FRANCIS PELHAM TEMPEI,,
Administrator with the will
annexed
CLARENCE B. SMITH,
Attorney for administrator
with the will annexed.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-08-25

He would appre- ciate getting the
lob. because it is so difficult Tor
older men to get work.
Approaching the job, he un-
doubtedly would be faithful. He
would not work as fast as a young
er man. but probably he would be
more accurate Also, the chances
were that he would meet emer-
gencies more capably than the
young chap. He would not run
around at night, and so he would
mt want to sleep during the day.
Well. we sent out word and had
three or four applicants come in.
I chose the oldest one in the group
"a man past CO. His work is eX-
cellent. We are delighted with his
services.
But I am not through
The other day a business friend
of mine came in and saw our ell
derly bookkeeper at his labors. He
seemed a bit astonished, and when
L told him I had just taken him
on, he pulled his chin and shook
his head.
That's not good business, Dale, y
he said. Don't you realize that
soon he'll be a liability? He'll get
sick, he'll expect you to pension
him. Get a young man with his
future ahead of him, not behind.
An organization rides on the shoul-
ders of its young employees"
Did I, as practical business
man, make a wise step or foolish
one? Will we regret our decision?
Have any of you readers ideas on
the subject? If so, write me and
give me permission to publish your
letter.
After I wrote the above I decid-
ed to find out what Hollywood
said about youth. Hollywood de-
mands youth on the screen. That's
what everybody says.
Well, I called up Homer Croy
the writer, who has worked in
Hollywood, and asked him to get
me up a list of the older screen
players. This is the list exactly as
he sent it TO me. 1 must say il
astonished me. l think it'll interest
Won
Imperial Valley press., 1938-08-25
Well / |!
7 TeIiYou..
says
Bob Burns

In almost every catastrophe you
IL find unsung heroes. The bravery
medal usually goes to the feiia
who hoIlers the lOudest and gets
everybody excited when it should
go TO the quiet fella who informs
the people of the danger they're
i'm without gettin' EN- excited.
When my Uncle Orchie was
clcrkin' in 2 hotel, nervous lady
called down one night and SAID
she couldn't sleep with bunch OF
men runnin' up and down the hall.
In quiet voice, Uncle Orchie
says "WelI, if you can sleep while
the hotels on fire, a few firemen
runnin' down the hall shouldn't
bother you much!'