BRITISH REPLY

Grey River Argus, 30 August 1939, Page 7

BRITISH REPLY

To Germany TAKEN BY AMBASSADOR. [Aust. & N.Z. Cable Assn.j LONDON, August 28. Sir Neville Henderson left by air at 4.20 p.m., for Berlin, where he arrived at 8.31 p.m. Sir N. Henderson, when taking off, replying to shouts of “Good luck!” declared, “I thank you. I’ll want all the good luck I can get.” It is understood that the British Note was drafted three times. Sir N. Henderson was present at all meetings of the Cabinet. He was also at No. 10 Downing Street, for four hours before leaving for Germany. Thus, he is fully capable of explaining t 0 Herr Hitler any points arising from the Note.

British newspapers assume that the. reply will confirm again Britain’s undertaking to Poland, which would be honoured with all her armed forces, immediately an attack on her vital interests was resisted by Poland. AMBASSADOR RECEIVED BY HITLER, LONDON, August 28. The British Ambassador, Sir N. Henderson, arrived at the German Chancellery in Berlin, riding alone in a large limousine, flying the Britsh flag. s . The huge doors of the courtyard 1 swung open, admitted him, and promptly closed. A guard of honour accorded him a ruffle Of drums as he stepped from the car, and was shown in t<j Herr Hitler. Herr von Ribbentrop participated in the interview. Dr. Paul Schmidt acted' as interpreter. Field-Marshal Goering and Herr Hess attended at the Chancellery, where the remainder of the Cabinet eventually assembled. ' M. Coulondre had conferred with Sir N. Henderson before he left the British Embassay. _ ’ A Berlin message stated that Sir N. Hehdersoii left the Chancellery at 11.'44‘ p.m. The' “Exchange’s” Berlin correspondent, says that, after returning to the Embassy, Sir N. Henderson immediately got in contact with London by telephone. Herr Hitler simultaneously conferred with his advisers. WRITTEN REPLY EXPECTED. BERLIN, August 29. It is reliably stated that Herr Hitler will deliver a written reply to Sir N. Henderson this morning. The only official communique, states- “The Fuehrer received Sir N. Henderson at the Chancellery, in the presence of Herr von Ribbentrop, Sit N. Henderson conveyed to the Fuehrer a communication from the British Government.” HOUR’S INTERVIEW. HITLER AND ' BRITISH AMBASSADOR. (Received August'29, 6.45 p.m.) BERLIN, August 29. After leaving the German Chancellery, Sir N. Henderson returned to the British Embassy, having spent about an hour with Herr Hitler. A Better Sign BRITISH AMBASSADOR. STAYING IN BERLIN. (Received August 30, 12.40 a.m.) BERLIN, August 29. Sir N. Henderson’s plane took off for London at 11.56 a.m. The British United Press says: Sir A. Henderson is remaining in Berlin. ' (Received August 30, 12.47 a.m.) LONDON, August 29. Other sources confirm that Sir N. Henderson is remaining in Berlin. They say his plane is carrying several British passengers from Germany to . England. ~ British Parliament EVE OF RE-ASSEMBLY. (Received Aug. 30, 2 a.m.) LONDON, August 29. Mr Chamberlain and his wife strolled this morning as usual in St. James Park. He conversed with Lord Halifax and Lord Cadogan. There is intense activity at Whitehall. ', ' ' . Crowds assembled early in Downing Street. ‘ Before lunch callers at Number 10 Downing-Street included Lord Halifax, Sir S. • Hoare, Mr Butler, Mr Monckton, Mr Kingsley Wood. Foreign Office callers included M. Corbin, French Ambassador, and Mr J. Kennedy, U.S.A. Ambassador, also several foreign diplomats. The King gave an audience to Sir J. Lampson. The 8.8. C. is running a summary of Mr Chamberlain’s speech.