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The Rome correspondent of the Associated 'Press of Great Britain says that inspired articles in the morning newspapers emphasise that intense diplomatic activity has increased hopes that war might ibe averted. It is hinted that Signor Mussolini might take a hand in an endeavour to effect a settlement.
FUEHRER RELENTS GUARDED SUGGESTION BERLIN-ROME RUMOURS RETURN OF DANZIG TALKS ON COLONIES ORecd. Aug. 28, 9 a.m.) LONDON, Aug. 26. The Times quotes a message from a correspondent in Germany received at 430 a.m. on Saturday, guardedly suggesting that Herr Hitler, in , response to strong representations from Sir Nevile Henderson, reduced his maximum demands against Poland and, it Is 'believed, consented to a medium of solution in the interests of peace on the basis of the Lansing Note. The Berlin correspondent of the News Exchange slays that a very strong Impression was current in diplomatic circles on Friday night that Italy might, in certain eventualities, remain neutral in any European conflict.
The Rome correspondent of the British United Press says that the authoritative newspaper, II Messagero, states that Herr Hitler gave Sir Nevile Henderson a plan for the peaceful solution of the German-Polish dispute.
It is officially revealed in (Rome that Herr Hitler and Signor Mussolini overnight exchanged views twice. Herr Hitler made the first approach by telephone. Signor (Mussolini telephoned his reply at 6 p.m. Herr Hitler again telephoned at 9.30 p.m. The Rome correspondent of the Associated Press of Great Britain states that Herr Hitler's proposals to Mr. Chamberlain are reported to he: Cl) The return of Danzig to Germany.
(2) A motor highway across the Corridor.
(3) The creation of a free port at Danzig for Poland. (4) A German guarantee of the Polish frontiers, with a 10-year nonaggression .pact. (5) Negotiations with Britain for the return of Germany’s pre-war colonies, with a 25-year Anglo-German nonaggression pact.
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Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 20027, 28 August 1939, Page 5
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