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Newspaper
Syracuse Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1938
Page
11
In Commons Chamber London Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain refutes Anthony Eden’s charge that Duce violated pacts by Italy seeking renewed peace negotiations. Britain presses ahead with plan for withdrawal talks as France balances between peace efforts and Czech alliance obligations while Romania moves toward fascist alignment and Hitler presses for Central European autonomy.
Berlin Feb 21 Adolf Hitler asserts an imbedded territorial vision, calling for autonomy for 3,000,000 Germans in Czechoslovakia, warning against British Eden resignation and the League of Nations. He accuses Britain and France, vows to isolate Austria, and signals German expansion while Japan watches. The speech frames future independence as unstable amid rising German strength.
Violent disturbances erupt in Vienna as supporters of Monarchists clash with Patriot Front groups after a speech by Chancellor Hitler. Police shield demonstrators while stones and clubs are hurled, with many injuries reported among civilians and officers. Demonstrators shout anti Nazi slogans.
Paris dispatch reports Europe alarmed as Czechoslovakia trembles France resigns to worst, Britain changes foreign minister after Hitler's Reichstag speech. French leaders consider possible capitulation to Hitler while U.S. officials fret over European chaos and naval expansion.
Charles Haight, a renowned attorney, died today at 6:30 AM in New York. He held significant interests in shipping and investment, with notable activity both in the United States and abroad. The death marks the end of a prominent legal career and influential business ties across international markets.
London reports a credible line that Frome Minister Seville Champman has accepted withdrawal proposals for volunteers from Spain. The British capital confirms late afternoon discussion on the plan amid tense international diplomacy.
Paterson police announced that Leon Suchet, 47, who confessed to shooting Gustavs Pichersh and his wife during a farm house robbery near South Deerfield, Mass., hanged himself in his cell two weeks after the crime.
Washington February 21 The European upheaval of the past week culminating in Hetler's speech drew wide interest in Congress. Members commented that the United States must remain aloof and that naval expansion should be pursued, shaping sentiment toward the president's program.
Eden states political and personal grounds for resignation as Foreign Secretary. He cites strong political connections and duties to peace, saying talks with Italy at Rome could undermine international confidence. He argues his stance opposes opening negotiations with Italy amid hostile propaganda and notes Palestine unrest tied to radio broadcasts.
Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain told the House of Commons that accepting Italy’s bid opened talks for peace with Mussolini and warned a rebuff could spark renewed war. He noted Eden’s resignation over Mussolini criticism and charged Italian ambassador Grand with misrepresenting Britain’s aim in the withdrawal proposal.
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