MR CHAMBERLAIN

Hokitika Guardian, 17 September 1938, Page 5

MR CHAMBERLAIN

BACK IN ENGLAND

STATEMENT AT HESTON, (United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.) (Received this day at 10.15 a.m.). LONDON, September 16. Mr Neville Chamberlain landed at Heston at 5.29 p.m. A letter from the King was handed to him on his arrival. Mr Chamberlain said:—“l come back rather quicker than I expected. If I had not been so preoccupied, I would have found the trip most enjoyable. I had a frank talk with Herr Hitler and I am satisfied now that each understands what is in the mind of the other. I would advise you not to accept prematurely unauthorised accounts of what happened in conversations with Herr Hitler.

‘‘l am discussing them to-night with my colleagues and others, especially with Lord Runciman and later, perhaps in a few days, I am going to have another talk with Herr Hitler. This time he is coming half-way to meet me. He wishes to spare an old roan another Jong journey.” Mr Chamberlain’s message was broadcast to the nation from the aerodrome. Cheering crowds greeting him, almost drowned the sound of the engines.

The German Charge d’Affairs, Dr. Kordt, welcomed Mr Chamberlain and said: “I hope you feel successful. At any rate you have conquered the hearts of my countrymen.” Lord Runciman arrived at Croydon at 5.28 p.m. He said: “It is a most delicate situation. It is on the knees of the Gods.”

FRENCH PREMIER.

TO VISIT LONDON.

(Received this day at 10.15 a.m.). PARIS, September 16.

It is believed that the French Premier, M. Edouard Daladier and the Foreign Minister, M. Georges Bonnet are going to London on September 17, hut have not yot been officially invited.

CABINET MEET, A VISIT TO KING. (Received this day at 10.15 a.to.). LONDON, September 16. The meeting at Number 10 Downing Street has broken up. There will be rto further discussions to-night. The King will receive Mr Neville Chamberlain at- 9.30 p.m. on September 16 and Cabinet meets at IF a.m. od September 17. AT NO. 10. LABOUR’S REQUEST. (Received this day at 9.50 a.m.) LONDON. September 16. Thousands in Whitehall cheered Mr Chamberlain when drmng up to No. 10, where he was greeted by his wife. Labour representatives j Sir W. Citrine,- Mr Morrison and Mr Dalton are requesting Mr Chamberlain to give, at the earliest moment, a confidential outline of the result of his visit to Herr Hitler. They also propose to ro affirm to Mr Chamberlain, that Labour will not permit a violation of Czecho integrity. Mr Chamberlain had a conference with Lord Halifax, Sir J. Simon and Sir S. Hoare who immediately arrived at No. 10. •

Lord Runciman called, at Mr Cham, berlain’s request at 7 p.m.

MESSAGE TO GERMANY. (Received this day at 11 a.m.) MUNICH, September 16. Mr Neville Chamberlain,' prior to taking off, broadcast a message as follows: “I am greatly gratified at the warmth and friendliness of my reception, not only by the Government, but by the people who came out in the streets to give me a welcome.” Mr Chamberlain looked happy, and in farewelling Herr von Ribbentrop, said: “Good-bye, and thank you for all you have done.” All the way from Munich to tho airport police were posted at intervals of 150 yards. A guard of honour outside the aerodrome of officials, saluted in the Nazi fashion. Mr Chamberlain took off his hat and bowed in response to the good wishes.