Messersmith, G.S., Vienna. To Herbert Feis [Economic Adviser, Department of State], Washington.
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Calls attention to despatch No. 466 of June 25 covering developments in Austrian economic situation; Austria's destiny depends upon outside support; England would like to sidestep her responsibility; favorite saying there is that Austria is not Belgium; if Germany succeeds in taking over Austria it is merely first step toward economic and political control of Southeastern Europe and inevitable war; recent German efforts in London for purpose of calming public opinion to prepare way for credits, raw materials, and improved trade relations; enclosing copy of letter to Ambassador [William E.] Dodd [see entry No. 513]; because of economic and financial factors involved, thinks Feis will be interested; very hot spell in Vienna, but will stay in spite of heat; so much happening every day one must keep in touch; read with interest Feis' article in Foreign Affairs.