As he stepped out of his car outside the Regina Hotel following his meeting with Herr Hitler, Mr, Chamberlain made a short statement to the press.
always had.in mind that if we could find @ peaceful solution Czech problem we should open the way to general appeasement Europe," he said. "This morning, 1 talked with the Fuehrer and we both signed the following declaration."
Mr, Chamberlain then read out the official communique word for word, "The Prime Minister visited Herr Hitler at 11.30 am, and was accom~ panied by his private secretary, Lord Douglas, and Counsellor von Hailem fof the German diplomatic service. The Fuehrer sent his own car to fetch the British Prime Minister, Coun. geller Schmitt attended the conversation as interpreter, The British Prime Minister left Munich for London by plane at 230 pam.
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