[Messersmith, G.S.], [Vienna]. Memorandum.
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Bloch-Bauer of opinion that moral and economic blockade only effective weapon against Nazi Germany; British colleague [Sir Walford] Selby concerned that Austria might get wrong impression over apparent lack of unity between London and Paris; requests that Messersmith explain British attitude to Chancellor and Foreign Minister; Selby feels no good can come of [Sir John] Simon visit to Berlin, but it must take place; Hitler statement that Otto would be on throne of Austria before end of year merely Nazi policy of stirring up trouble; he knows he can overthrow an Austria with a Hapsburg on the throne as easily as he can with the present government; he knows too restoration would lose Austria some friends.