The Archive · 1940

Hitler on Balcony

He arrived here without previo announcement, but the news of hi arrival was soon spread through Vienna and thousands crowded the streets and swarmed into Scwarzenberg Square in front of the Imperial Hotel, cheering the Fuehrer. He apreared on the hotel's balcony in response to the cheers.

Prior to signing the pact, Count Csaky read a statement prepared by his Government.

The statement pointed out that Hungary had been hurled toward the ground by the unjust peace dictates of the Treaty of Paris and that Ger-meny end Italy had aided Hungary in reversing these injustices.

Because of this aid, these two great powers deserved Hungary's gratitude, the statement continued.

Following a policy of understanding, Italy and Germany concluded an alliance with Japan, it added.

Since the final goal of their pact aimed at a lasting world peace built on justice and was not directed against any nation and since Hungary desired to maintain good relations with its neighbours, Hungary particularly welcomed article 5 of the pact, Article 5 of the tripartite pact emphasized that the signatories would not alter their attitude toward Sovis Russia—United Press.

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