[Horn, Max], Brussels. To G.S. Messersmith, Washington.
Date
1938-01-17
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University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press
Abstract
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Visited Vienna with sister for first time in over ten years and noted many changes; Austrians' natural light-heartedness has risen to surface in spite of pressures upon them; economic situation not bad; majority of people (at least in Vienna) would welcome restoration of monarchy, but Germany would regard it as a "casus belli"; Austrian government more afraid of German propaganda and its effect on their people than of actual German invasion; notes reaction against anti-semitic propaganda; Austrians' greatest desire is for national independence, but they are aware of their weakness and need outside help; scheme of a federation with Hungary and Czechoslovakia cannot succeeed in face of German opposition.
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Messersmith, George S. (George Strausser), 1883-1960.