The Archive · 1938

Nature of Special Letter

Mr. Chamberlain said he prop: in his message that, as an zlternative to military force, there should te immediate discussions between German and Czech representatives in ihe presence of the British.

Sir Horace Wilson delivered the letter to Herr Hitler in the afternoon. of September 26, but the Fuehrer declined to depart from the procedure in the.memorandum on the ground that a conference would lead to an ntolerzble procrastination, After reading Herr Hitler's speech of September 26, expressing disbelief in the intention of the Czechs to carry out their promises, Mr. Chamberlain said he issued a statement offering to guarantee the c ug out of the promises.

Yesterday, Sir Horace Wilson resumed his conversations with Herr ler and told him in precise form what he (Mr. Chamberlain) had said.

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