Messersmith, G.S., Vienna. Despatch No. 536 to Secretary of State [Cordell Hull], Washington.
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Enclosure: See No. 560. Austrian-German relations remain unchanged; at [Franz] von Papen's request both Austrian and German press using more restraint; French and British Ministers believe this restraint not significant; Austrian delegation to League meeting in Geneva leaves Sept. 4 though actual meeting doesn't begin until Sept. 9; no doubt that delegates wish to confer with French, Italian, and British representatives before meeting; Austria still has support of Italy, France, and England, but Italy's Abyssinian venture may change situation; article in Italian newspaper intimates there will be delays in concluding Danubian Pact, but reiterates Italy's support of Austria; support of the Pact by Little Entente not as certain as it was a short time ago, particularly in Yugoslavia, which though not pro-German, is even less pro-France or pro-Italy; recent meeting of German high military and Party officials with Hitler; meeting believed to be for discussing possibility of action under certain circumstances; Austria's fate hangs in balance.