The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-04-13
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that there are now over 1,O0O,OUO
Czechs and Slovaks living within the
frontiers Of foreign states.
Railroad Property Taken by Germany
Under the so-called agreement
forced upon Czechoslovakia by the
four big powers that nation was forced
to give Germany 500 locomotives, 13O
rail motors, 2,270 passenger cars and
$4,000 freight cars. The frontiers as
they are today, have been fixed in a
completely arbitrary manner, and GER
tainly not on the basis of whether Ger
mans, Poles or Hungarians live in the
areas annexed, but purely on the basis
of the natural wealth contained in
these areas. In practice the reason
for annexation in every area has been
the presence of mines, factories, raw
materials, forests, ETC., etc.
This vicious procedure and arbi-
trary action in many districts has led
to a condition which is extremely diff
ficult. Rail and highway communica-
tions have been demoralized, and it is
no exception to find that a journey
from one town in Czechoslovakia to
another means crossing the German
or Hungarian frontier as many as four
times. Such conditions have reacted
very unfavorably on the internal econ
omic life of the country, and Czecho-
slovakia must now start anew and
build thousands of kilometres of rail
roads and highways.
Mines COnfscated
The coniscation of many coal mines
has also caused serious difficulty
About 80 per cent Of the output of llg-
mite and so per cent of that of black
coal has been lost to the country. The
loss of the world famous and magnifi-
Gently fitted watering places such as
Karlsbad, Marienbad, Franzensbad anc
Joachemistal to Germany with theil
radium springs and radium ore has
been another severe blow.
Czechoslovakia was also compelled
to give up a large number of banks
situated in the annexed areas with q
total savings lost, belonging to Czecho.
slovakian citizens of 1,6O0O00,CC(
crowns. The amount Of Czech securi-
ties abroad has increased by the same
value and this has had a deplorable
effect on Czechoslovakia's position OF
the foreign money market.
Robbed of Savings
Germany, Poland and Hungary have
stolen from Czechoslovakia property
of a total value of many billion
crowns, but these same countries have
refused to take over corresponding
share of Czechoslovakia' nationa
debt. This action has badly depressed
the economic and financial position o.
the country.
The events Of September and Oc
tober, 1888, have created painful
impression ON the whole people, bu
the Czechoslovakia nation is aware
that in these critical, times it is use
less to address appeals of curses t.
those who deserted the country in it
hour of trial. Every citizen of Czecho
slovakia has learned during the pas
year lesson dearly bought, and is de
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strengthen the Republic economical.
and politically so that its citizens ma,
reach fair Lowell Of prosperity again
Frontiers Not Guaranteed
One of the greatest obstacles to sta
bility is the lack of any guarantee ol
the part of the big powers for it's nev
frontiers. Such a guarantee was prom
ised at Munich by the Western Power
Britain and France, and as we'll as b.
Germany and Italy and their neigh
bors Poland and Hungary. None o
these countries has made any effort t.
keep their pledged word although
guarantee for the new frontiers is
necessity and is essential for the fu
ture life and peace Of the Republic.
In forcing it's economic inlluenc
upon Czechoslovakia the German Gov
ernment has recently insisted upon tn
construction of a motor highWa
across the country, upon which Wor
has already begun. Czechoslovaki
was compelled by the German Govern
ment to supply the land necessary fo
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Of any charges while at the same tim
the German Government insists tha
the road will be the property Of tn
Reich and at all times under German
control.
Thousands of Refugees
The problem of refugees has becom
a serious question for Czechoslovakia
Up to the end of January, 1899, to
tai of $4,000 persons had been regis
tered as taking refuge from the area
annexed by the foreign powers; 1870,
92S are Of Czech or Slovak origin
ll,647 are Germans, 1925 are Jews
800 are Hungarians, and eco Poles.
AS result of my talks with Czec
officials it appears that the Gee
people are in a very difficult situation
There seems to be no doubt about tn
democratic attitude and interest of tn
people. There will be strong resist
ance to German encroachment an
Communication in every way. But fo
the time being the opposition is large