Messersmith, G.S., Vienna. To Ambassador William E. Dodd, Berlin.
Date
1935-07-01
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University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press
Abstract
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Would like to compare impressions with Dodd; Ambassador [Hans] Luther still pressing for trade negotiations with U.S.; while in U.S. on leave was invited, along with [John Campbell] White, also on leave, to meeting in [Francis B.] Sayre's office to discuss matter of negotiation; strongly advised against negotiating any trade agreement with Germany; no agreement with Germany would be advantageous to U.S.; Germany would keep an agreement only so long as it pleased her, and she is in no position to keep her end of agreement even if she wanted to; any agreement with her would only give moral support and bolster a regime which is threatening the peace of Europe; information received from Germany indicates economy in desperate situation; political and economic situation in Austria much improved, but depends on external support; invites Ambassador and Mrs. Dodd for holiday in Vienna.
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Messersmith, George S. (George Strausser), 1883-1960.