The Archive · 1941

Berlin Prepares

Berne, Mar. 25.

With Mr. Yosuke Matsuoka expected to arrive in Berlin tomorrow, preparations feverishly are being completed in the German capital to give the visiting statesman a brilliant welcome, the Berlin correspondent of the "Journal de Geneve" reported today.

Workers are erecting huge white poles around the railway station and the district where most of the diplomatic offices are situated. On these poles, German and Japanese flags will alternate.

During the eight or ten days Mr. Matsuoka is expected to remain in Berlin, his time will be taken up by ces and with receptions—Havas Telemondial.

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