Messersmith, G.S., Vienna. To Raymond Geist, Berlin.
Date
1934-06-28
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University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press
Abstract
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In meeting at Stra [Italy] Mussolini told Hitler that independence of Austria would be maintained; Dollfuss met with [Jean Louis] Parthout, French Foreign Minister at Vienna station and was assured of France's support in maintaining Austrian independence; Hitler has denied German responsibility for bombings in Austria, but there is evidence to the contrary; economic situation in Austria is better, but political situation not so satisfactory; believes Dollfuss government in no present danger; rumored that Hitler's price for letting Austria alone was two National Socialists in Austrian Cabinet; Soviet minister in Vienna convinced that Germany already has a secret agreement with Japan and possibly with Poland; wonders what the Ambassador [Dodd] meant by saying he, Messersmith, should not take sides.
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Messersmith, George S. (George Strausser), 1883-1960.