Messersmith, G.S., Vienna. Despatch No. 625 to Secretary of State [Cordell Hull], Washington.
Date
1935-12-03
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University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press
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Comments on visit to Vienna of Hungarian Prime Minister and Foreign Minister and on Austrian Foreign Minister's speech on foreign policy; address given by Rost van Tonningen, representative of Financial Committee of League of Nations in Austria, and attended by ranking members of government; reviewed Austria's financial position and pointed out part League has played in maintaining Austria's financial situation; Austrian attitude on sanctions has somewhat alienated League sympathies; van Tonningen cautioned Austria to give close attention to budget; government at present occupied with budget, which it is thought will be drastically cut; representative of Austrian Treasury went to London recently to negotiate with International Committee regarding live claims of Credit Anstalt; offered to settle claims over three year period at about 25 percent of total value; offer unwise and believes it will be unacceptable; in spite of increased trade, Austria still has unfavorable balance, and her best customer, Italy, slow in making payments; further changes in Cabinet rumored; concern over reports of removal of Italian troops on the other side of Brenner Pass and concentration of German troops near Austrian border; new Minister of Social Welfare, [Josef] Dobretsberger, attempting to conciliate Social Democrats, and government is considering holding local elections, though general election impossible at present.
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Messersmith, George S. (George Strausser), 1883-1960.