The Archive · 1934

HITLER'S OFFER TO FRANCE

Coblenz, Aug. 27. "Saar was and still is the main Jpoint of dispute between Germany Jand France. After it is settled, we hope that peace will reign between JGermany and France. After it is jsettied, we hope that peace will eign between the two nations," Reich Fuehrer an@ Chancellor, Adolf Hitler, said yesterday "speaking before the monster demonstration for the return of the Saar to Germany, held at the Fortress of Ehrenbreitstein near Coblenz.

"The Saar problem." the Fuehrer [went on, "is the only territorial question opposing Germany to France. JAtter it is solved, our former adversaries will perhaps understand that the tasks to be accomplished by us Jare so great that it is our duty to ce-operate with each other and. not fight.

"Even if we are opposed by elements sowing excitement and hatred Jwe trust that peace will finally. ciumph. Our wish would be fulfied i the bells chiming on January

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