The Archive · 1938

Mobilization Postponed

"In response, Herr Hitler agreed to postpone mobilization for 24 hours (eud cheers).

"Whatever views we may have had about Signor Mussolini in the past, I believe everyone will welcome his gesture. He has been willing to work with us, but that is not all. Herr Hitler has now invited me to meet him at Munich tomorrow morning (renewed cheers).

"He has also invited Signor Mus solini and M. Daladier. Signor Mussolini has accepted, and doubtless M. Deladier will.

"I need not say what my answer will be (at this point practically whole House rose, and cheered

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