Messersmith, G.S., Vienna. Despatch No. 712 to Secretary of State [Cordell Hull], Washington.
Date
1936-02-27
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University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press
Abstract
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Austro-Czechoslovakian trade agreement nearing completion and now certain to be concluded; Czech Prime Minister [Milan] Hodza to arrive in Vienna March 8, and agreement will be signed then; terms of agreement have not been made public but informed by Foreign Minister that Austria's unfavorable trade balance with Czechoslovakia will be considerably reduced; in spite of objections from Germany and Hungary, successful conclusion of agreement is hopeful sign; Chancellor and Foreign Minister planning to visit Budapest early in March, and hope to convince Hungarian government that agreement with Czechoslovakia implies no lack of Austro-Hungarian cooperation.
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Messersmith, George S. (George Strausser), 1883-1960.