Messersmith, G.S., Vienna. To William Phillips, Washington.
| Author(s) | Messersmith, George S. (George Strausser), 1883-1960. | en_US |
| Temporal | 1935 September 27 | en_US |
| Date Accessioned | 2011-06-15T17:56:27Z | |
| Date Available | 2011-06-15T17:56:27Z | |
| Publication Date | 1935-09-27 | en_US |
| Description | Austria torn between England and France on one side and Italy on other; Italian Minister and staff very active, pressuring government and press; for a time government was pro-Italian and some papers severely critical of England, but Italians overreached themselves and reaction set in; press now more restrained; Italian Minister tried to persuade Foreign Minister to commit Austrian Government to leaving League in case Italy does; but French Minister convinced Foreign Minister such action would be unwise; attitude of English and French Ministers very correct; sympathy of Austrian people definitely not with Italy; Austria's economic condition improving steadily; tourist season has been excellent and lasting longer than usual; bombs sent by mail to Salzburg officials; postal authorities suspicious and had package opened by policeman, whose arm was blown off; Nazi source clear, as perpetrators fled to Germany; Prime Minister of Hungary, [Julius] Goemboes planning to visit Germany, ostensibly to attend Goering's hunting party along with some high ranking Poles, but visit no doubt has political significance; Austria concerned about Goemboes visit; Hungary dissatisfied; thinks she has not had fair treatment by powers, and is tempted by German promises; British-French concentration and protective measures in Mediterranean have had effect, and Mussolini showing signs of backing down; problem now is to find way for Mussolini to give up Abyssinian venture without losing face; British-French accord won't mean much unless they make it clear to the world how far they are prepared to go; this they have not so far done; most of the smaller European countries offer lip service to League and to policy of collective security, but when called on to apply sanctions, they hesitate for fear of losing a little trade; quotes from London Times editorial on work of League of Nations in settling disputes. | en_US |
| Physical Medium | Typed Letter Copy, 7 p. | en_US |
| Collection | MSS 109 | en_US |
| Other Identifier | 0582-00 | en_US |
| URL | http://udspace.udel.edu/handle/19716/6558 | |
| Language | en_US | en_US |
| Publisher | University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press | en_US |
| Keywords | Messersmith, George S. (George Strausser), 1883-1960. | en_US |
| Title | Messersmith, G.S., Vienna. To William Phillips, Washington. | en_US |
| Type | Other | en_US |
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