Messersmith, G.S., [Vienna]. Memorandum of conversation with Foreign Minister [Egon Berger-Waldenegg].
Date
1935-03-19
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University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press
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Foreign Minister gave assurance that he would be "firm as a rock" in resisting German pressure; as long as Austrians feel Italy, France, and England will stick together, there will be no giving way; Italian-Yugoslav relations reported improved; approached by colleague inquiring as to Americans who might be interested in acquiring part-ownership of Vienna newspaper; agreed to bring matter to attention of interested persons, but could take no direct action; [Tibor] Eckhardt and [Julius] Goemboes of Hungary get on well together; supposed trouble mostly rumor, lunched with Turkish colleague on Mar. 18; other guests were French colleague [Gabriel Puaux], Secretary Peter of Foreign Office, and [Franz] von Papen; von Papen treated "as though he had smallpox"; had long conversation with Puaux regarding German situation; met Dr. Bloch-Bauer at dinner at [Alfred] Kliefoths; he reported at recent Berlin automobile show every truck adaptable for use as gun transport; Col. [Martin C.] Shallenberger, Military Attaché, reports Gen. Muff, German Military Attaché in Vienna, in trouble; a year ago he had openly opposed Nazi program; now to keep his position he must become instrument of Nazi regime.
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Messersmith, George S. (George Strausser), 1883-1960.