Berlin, Sept. 28.
HE strictest secrecy is being maintained in regard to-the conversations between Herr Adolf Hitler and Signor, Benito Mussolini, and it is still doubtful whether an official communique will be published at the conclusion of Il Duce's visit on Wednesday.
After a triumphal journey from Essen, where they inspected the Krupps works,'Herr Hitler and Signor Mussolini arrived in Berlin simultaneously.
Col-Gen. Hermann Goering, Reica of peace and European culture can-Minister of Aviation, -stood at one not be regarded as the formation of end of a long row of officers await-a bloc directed against other. Euroing the trains. After shaking hands pean.states. We-are on the contrary with the two dictators, -he presented convinced. that.through " this our the members of the Cabinet to Il common work we are best serving Duce. Subsequently, both Jeaders not only the interests of our own look the salute of the troops drawn two countries but over and above wp outside the station. that the aim.which we both have The dictators received loud cheers, so much at heart, ie. a general in-and the cries of "Duce! Duce!" ternational understanding. drowned the military band playing "In this spirit Italy and Ger-the Italian and German anthems, many will side by side examine and The platforms at all stations from treat the political tasks that have to Essen to Berlin were lined by Nazi be performed ənd thereby face formations, while factory sirens every attempt that might be made ricked as the two elegant trains to separate our two nations or to sped through the Ruhr district. play one off against the other. I A German spokesman describes raise my glass to drink the health the reports in the foreign press—for of the King of Italy and Emperor of instance, the reported invitation to Ethiopia, your exalted sovereign, as the Fuehrer to visit Italy and an well as to the personal well-being impending appeal by the two leaders of Your Excellency and to the great-to the Western Powers—as preness and prosperity of Fascist Italy mature. The prophecies, he asserted end the Italian nation." sre based on mere speculation.
T Duce's Reply it is understood from Italian ireless that one of the principal Following round after round. of reasons for Signor Mussolini's visit applause from the distinguished to Essen was becaue Krupps had received from the Italian navy orders to supply large-calibre naval company of guests, Signor Mussolini replied in the following address delivered in German: guns.
"The cordial words of welcome
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