Messersmith, George S. (George Strausser), 1883-1960.2011-06-152011-06-151935-07-100520-00http://udspace.udel.edu/handle/19716/6496Called on Foreign Minister [Berger-Waldenegg] yesterday; he confirmed substance of conversation with [Franz] von Papen; after learning von Papen had left for Berlin, he called press conference and made firm statement that there could be no improvement in German-Austrian relations unless Hitler made an unequivocal statement that he intended to respect Austria's independence and integrity; had no faith in von Papen to report his attitude correctly to Hitler; sees little hope of Hitler making such statement; von Papen has returned from Berlin and has made no attempt to see him; presumably he has nothing to report; inquired of Foreign Minister concerning law restoring Hapsburg property; he replied that restoration of the property was a simple act of justice and had no connection with the question of restoration of the monarchy; nor was there any indication that the royal family would leave Belgium and take up residence in Austria.Typed Document Copy, 6 p.en-USMessersmith, George S. (George Strausser), 1883-1960.OtherMSS 109