The Archive · 1938

Sensation in Berlin

Berlin, Sept. 15. Mr. Chamberlain's visit to the Fuehrer has caused a sensation in Government and political circles.

A spokesman for the Whelmstrasse stated that "We expect much of the visit in the interests of European peace. The Premiers offer is accepted in the same spirit as that in which he made it, and is particularly appreciated here.

"Tt shows that Great Britain recogni izes the seriousness.cf the situation, which has reached the stage when making a speedy settlement is imperative Newspapers in the German capital refrain from commenting on the visit of Mr, Neville Chamberlain to Herr Hitler. A statement, however, published by Herr Joachim von Ribbentrop, German Foreign Minister, expresses his "sincere satisfaction at Mr. Chamberlain's decision."—Reuter, was generally interpreted as a personal success for Herr Hitler.

Observers expressed the opinion that the interview between Mr. Chamberlain and the Fuehrer was organized in agreement with France, and should allow the international crisis to be overcome and the anxiety which had prevailed in Germany as well as in other countries to be dispelled. They added that all forecasts would be premature since it is not yet known what Mr. Chamberlain will have to say to Herr Hitler.

Newspapers here announced the British Prime Minister's decision in streamer headlines, but refrained from any comment. They merely stressed the Italo-German solidarity in the present crisis and Japan's support to these two Powers.—Havas.

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