The Archive · 1940

Authorities Silent

Questioned regarding the Vienna meeting, authorized sources merely replied they were "not in a position" to say anything.

Chancellor Hitler received Sr, Suner at the Fuehrer's Berghof retreat at Berchtesgaden, in the presence of Herr von Ribbentrop. Prior to his conversation with Chancellor Hitler, Sr. Suner and Count Ciano were entertained by Herr von Ribbentrop at his Fuschl estate near Salzburg.

Sr, Sunner arrived at Berchtesgarden, while Count Ciano arrived at Salzburg yesterday morning. Both were met by the German Foreign Minister who escorted them to their hotels.

Count Ciano, who was accompanied by the German Ambassador to Rome. arrived at Berghof about 5 p.m, and together with Sr. Suner was entertained at tea by Chancellor Hitler. Herr von Ribbentrop and Field Marshal Wilhelm Kietel, Chief of the Supreme Command of the German Armed Forces, were present at the tea, The interview with Chancellor Hitler followed immediately after the tea. Sr. Suner also met the Fuehrer earlier in the afternoon, following luncheon with Count Dano and Herr von Ribbentrop at the latter's estate.

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