Messersmith, G.S., Berlin. Despatch No. 1741 to Secretary of State [Cordell Hull], Washington.
| dc.contributor.author | Messersmith, George S. (George Strausser), 1883-1960. | en_US |
| dc.coverage.temporal | 1933 November 14 | en_US |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2011-06-15T17:47:08Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2011-06-15T17:47:08Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 1933-11-14 | en_US |
| dc.description | Observations on economic situation in Germany; accurate data difficult to secure; information from bankers, industrialists, and business men not encouraging in contrast to optimistic public statements; Hitler's appointment of [Kurt] Schmitt as Minister of Commerce a wise move; Schmitt an able and prudent man who disagrees with Nazi attitudes and policies; situation likely to improve if Schmitt allowed to remain in office, but he has enemies close to Hitler who would like him removed; General Council for Trade met on Sept. 21; Hitler and Krupp von Bohlen-Halbach spoke in general terms; Schmitt was only person present who offered constructive ideas; said when competent men were removed from business and industry and replaced by incompetents Germany could not expect recovery; emphasized importance of foreign trade; unemployment remains primary problem; government considering simplification of tax system. | en_US |
| dc.format.medium | Typed Document Copy, 22 p. | en_US |
| dc.identifier.collection | MSS 109 | en_US |
| dc.identifier.other | 0338-00 | en_US |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://udspace.udel.edu/handle/19716/6311 | |
| dc.language.iso | en_US | en_US |
| dc.publisher | University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press | en_US |
| dc.subject | Messersmith, George S. (George Strausser), 1883-1960. | en_US |
| dc.title | Messersmith, G.S., Berlin. Despatch No. 1741 to Secretary of State [Cordell Hull], Washington. | en_US |
| dc.type | Other | en_US |
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