Venice, June 14, One of the "most" important meetings "in history' took place today in Italy's romantic "sea: port, Venice, when Herr Adolf Hitler, Chancellor of Germany, rived from Munich to see Signet Benito Mussolini, Taly's Dictator.
Chancellor Hitlers arrival atthe Grand Hotel was cheered by enthust-Astle eries of "Vival Viva!" from the huge crowds which had assembled.
"A scene reminiscent of mediaeval splendour was witnessed when Herr Adolf Hitler "and Signor Mus-clint entered Venice like two heroes fof the ancient republic after a suc: useful campaign.
Premier Mussolini has_never deviated from the belief that peace {in Europe can only be ensured by action taken in accordance with the fundamental principles of the Four-Power Pact, while, in his view, the situation in the Far. East is" unc necessarily, complicated by the failure of the great European powers 40 compose their differences, June 15.
Militant Fascism in all iis Branches was witnessed by Chancellor Adolf Hitler" of Germany to-day when he stood with Premier Benito Mussolini of aly in the reviewing box and Wwitnessed u review of 3,000 militia The review took place in historic St. Maries Square with the advance guard, the Young Fascists, Balla ind. other marchers in the long Column of black shirtedAgures.
Chancellor Hitler returned" the Nazi salute to the Fascist salute of the marchers—United. Press.
Venice, June 18.
'An important diplomatic agreement which includes recognition of the Independence of Austria, has been reached between Signor Benito Mussolini, Premier of Tlaly, and" Here 'Adolf Hitler, Chancellor' of Germany.
"The agreement is based "on. tout points,.firstly, an agreement. of general character' including frequent personal contacts and correspondence Between the two statesmen; secondly, recognition of the independence 'Austria. but' without guarantee by either party, although Germany will hot give. countenance to. terrorist activities; thirdly, expressions Germany's willingness to return to the League of Nations provided her full rights to parity of armaments fre recognized! and fourthly, identity of views. on an understanding' for Stimulating trade inthe Danubian countries With regard to Austria, the basis the "agreement Is concession made by Germany in deference. to Tealy's wishes, in return for "quid pro quo" regarding the League' of Nations and armaments, Count Ciano, Mahan "Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs and former "Minister to. China, who is Signor Mussolini's ton-inlaw, to-day said that the agreement represented ihe state of mind of both. Premier Mussolini and the Reich Chancellor and that Germany would virtually abandon "anschluss." There had been no intention of reaching a definite agreement on any point, he added, tthe chief importance of the meeting Doing the feeling that an under standing could be reached.
Tremendous enthusiasm greeted the appearance of Signor" Mussolint this afternoon on_the balcony of the Royal Palace in St. Marks. Square which was crowded, as never befor by. 69,000 people. Speaking. with the ald of amplifies, Signor Mussolini tala: make the map of Europe of add "lee Hitler and met not to ree the uncertainties. of "an anguished world, We. met to try to dispel the clouds darkening the horizon European life and to avoid a forcible alternative, "and find minimum Political Unity' without "which the destiny, of Burope is doomed "to "There can be no doubt that Italy and Germany have been drawn munch Closer together by the conversations between Signor Mustolint and Herr Hitler, Ite emphasized that their common polley 1s t0 avoid system of blocs oF groups of nations, while reference war made to the Four Power Pact. This factor is considered Very important az the Four-Power Pact has been the dominant thesis of lallan diplomacy. The idea behind this pact was to essentially prevent Dloes forming around France and Germany respectively.
Tt is stated that Germany and Italy still hold the same views and. wish to work in collaboration with all other countries, Herr Hitler to-day sent a telegram to" King Emmanuel conveying his Peapects and the hope that his meet ing with Signor Muscotint would contribute "to. allen-German welfare and World peace. King Emmanuel's reply. warmly reciprocated Herr Berlin, June 15.
The newspaper "Zeitung Ammittag" stated today that Chancellor Hider
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