Messersmith, G.S., Vienna. To William Phillips, Washington.
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University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press
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One brief demonstration by Socialists or Communists in Vienna on Feb. 12; whole country otherwise quiet; though Austria quiet and government more strongly established than ever, some of leaders are less confident; they feel that close cooperation with Germany is essential, but do not desire political union; failure of Germany to make any move toward appeasement following talks in Rome and London has created new fears; government still uncertain of English position; though England has definitely committed herself to support Austria it was not with full approval of Parliament, and some English newspapers have grossly misrepresented Austrian situation; [Salvador de] Madariaga [y Rojo] in Vienna recently got wrong impression; seemed to think Austrians didn't know what they wanted; talked with British and French colleagues and gathered from them no particular subjects to be discussed when Chancellor and Foreign Minister visit Paris and London; principal object of visits to strengthen prestige of Government; first official German reaction to London conversations to be handed in today; no satisfactory answer expected.