Messersmith, G.S., Vienna. Despatch No. 20 to Secretary of State [Cordell Hull], Washington.
Author(s) | Messersmith, George S. (George Strausser), 1883-1960. | en_US |
Temporal | 1934 June 12 | en_US |
Date Accessioned | 2011-06-15T17:48:17Z | |
Date Available | 2011-06-15T17:48:17Z | |
Publication Date | 1934-06-12 | en_US |
Description | Made courtesy calls on arrival at Austrian Legation; called on Chancellor [Engelbert] Dollfuss, who was cordial, frank, and direct; asked searching questions about German situation, showing he was well-informed; believed National Socialist regime losing prestige; but still afraid Germany might attempt putsch against Austria; assured Messersmith Austria would attempt to meet all her obligations; following day, presented Letter of Credence to President [Wilhelm] Miklas; called on German Minister, Dr. [Karl] Rieth; had been member of German Center Party; was informed that Rieth"bought" the privilege of remaining in the Foreign Service; Rieth wealthy and educated, but tactless; said he considered the German-Austrian problem as purely internal; other calls were made on Mr. [Zdenek] Fierlinger, Czechoslovak Minister, Mr. [Gabriele] Preziosi, Italian Minister, Sir Walford Selby, British Minister, Mr. Gawronski, Polish Charge d' Affaires, Mr. A.M. Petrovsky, Soviet Minister and Mr. [Gabriel] Puaux, French Minister. | en_US |
Physical Medium | Typed Document Copy, 11 p. | en_US |
Collection | MSS 109 | en_US |
Other Identifier | 0377-00 | en_US |
URL | http://udspace.udel.edu/handle/19716/6350 | |
Language | en_US | en_US |
Publisher | University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press | en_US |
Keywords | Messersmith, George S. (George Strausser), 1883-1960. | en_US |
Title | Messersmith, G.S., Vienna. Despatch No. 20 to Secretary of State [Cordell Hull], Washington. | en_US |
Type | Other | en_US |
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