Messersmith, G.S., Vienna. To Ambassador William E. Dodd, Berlin.
Date
1934-06-02
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University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press
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German Minister [Karl] Rieth seems intelligent, but does not express his own opinions, only those of the National Socialist Party; according to Rieth, Austrian-German problem purely an internal one and if other countries let them alone they could resolve their difficulties; any arrangement Germany makes will mean loss of independence for Austria; Italy stepped in and saved situation for Austria once and Italian influence here strong, but not such influence as would cause trouble; has had talks with Chancellor [Engelbert] Dollfuss and President [Wilhelm] Miklas; both very cordial; present government sees necessity for close economic relations with Germany, but not if the price is her independence; bombing outrages thought to have been planned in Germany; rumor spread that Austrian situation is dangerous to prevent summer tourist travel here, aggravate economic condition, and increase discontent and opposition to government; hopes to close lease for house next week.
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Messersmith, George S. (George Strausser), 1883-1960.