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Wairarapa Times-Age, 17 September 1938, Page 5

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MR CHAMBERLAIN LANDS AT HESTON MEETING HITLER AGAIN SHORTLY. BRIEF & GUARDED STATEMENT. (Recd This Day, 9.25 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: “I come back rather quicker than 1 expected. If I had not been so preoccupied, I would have found the trip most enjoyable. I had a frank talk with Herr Hitler. 1 feel satisfied now that each of us understands what is in the mind of the other. I would advise you not to accept prematurely unauthorised accounts of what happened in the conversations with Herr Hitler. I am discussing them tonight with my colleagues and with others, especially with Lord Runciman. Later, perhaps iin a few days time, I am going to have another talk with Herr Hitler. This time he is coming half way to meet me, as he wishes to spare an old man another long journey. Mr Chamberlain’s message was broadcast to the nation from the aerodrome. The cheering crowds greeting him almost drowned the sound of the engines. The German Charge d’Affairgs, Herr Kordt, welcomed Mr Chamberlain and said: “I hope you feel successful. At any rate you have conquered the hearts of my countrymen.” Thousands in Whitehall cheered Mr Chamberlain as he was driving up to Number 10 Downing Street. He was greeted by his wife. Mr Chamberlain had a conference with Viscount Halifax, Sir John Simon and Sir Samuel Hoare, who immediately arrived at Number 10. Lord Runciman called at Mr Chamberlain’s request at 7 p.m. FAREWELL AT MUNICH MR CHAMBERLAIN GRATIFIED WITH RECEPTION (Recd This Day, 9.50 a.m.) MUNICH, September 16. Mr Chamberlain prior to taking off, for England broadcast as follows —“I am greatly gratified with the warmth and friendliness of my reception, not only by the Government, but by people who came out into the streets to give me welcome.” Mr Chamberlain looked happy when farewelling Herr von Ribbentrop and said “Goodbye and thank you for all you have done.” All the way from Munich to the airport policemen were posted at intervals of 150 yards, and there was a guard of honour outside the aerodrome. Officials saluted in Nazi fashion and Mr Chamberlain took off his hat and bowed in response to their good wishes.