Messersmith, G.S., Vienna. Despatch No. 566 to Secretary of State [Cordell Hull], Washington.
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Had interview with Foreign Minister [Egon Berger-Waldenegg] on his return from Geneva Oct. 2; he seemed reassured as result of conversations in Geneva; Italian Minister insistent that Austria leave League if Italy does, but Austria deferring that decision until she has to face it; believes Minister will advise government not to leave League, but that if economic sanctions are applied by League, Austria will not participate; Minister thought Germany would take no aggressive action as result of outbreak of hostilities between Italy and Abyssinia; Austrian press which had been pro-Italian on Abyssinian question, probably because of Italian pressure, now more moderate.