TALK WITH HITLER

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 22963, 15 February 1938, Page 11

TALK WITH HITLER

POSITION OF AUSTRIA INDEPENDENCE RECOGNISED DR. SCHUSCHNIGG'S VISIT By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright VIENNA, Feb. 13 The Austrian Chancellor, Dr. Schuschnigg, who together with Herr von Papen, German Ambassador to Austria, visited Berchtesgaden, Bavaria, to confer with Herr Hitler, has left Berchtesgaden for home. Nothing definite is known as to the outcome of the discussions, but Fatherland Front officials at Vienna were informed that the Austro-German agreement of 1936 had been strengthened by the talk. Germany recognised Austria's independence, it was stated, and Herr Hitler and Dr. Schuschnigg agreed on a nine-point programme, including that Germany would not support the illegal Nazi movement in Austria, while further friendly discussions will be forthcoming.

A message from Home states that the Foreign Office spokesman stated that Dr. Schuschnigg's visit was arranged with the full consent of the Italian Government and in accordance with the co-operation agreed upon by Italy, Austria and Hungary, signatories of the Rome protocols and the Rome-Berlin axiis. JOURNEY TO ROME

HERR VON RIBBENTROP TRAIN CLOSELY GUARDED (Received February 14, 5.5 p.m.) VIENNA, Feb. 13 The German Foreign Minister, Herr von llibbentrop, is travelling incognito in a closely-guarded train to Rome on a courtesy visit alleged to have been arranged nine days ago. An Austrian spokesman says the visit is not connected with the meeting between Dr. Schuschnigg and Herr Hitler.