Messersmith, George S. (George Strausser), 1883-1960.2011-06-152011-06-151933-11-030330-00http://udspace.udel.edu/handle/19716/6303Observations on Germany's withdrawal from Disarmament Conference and League of Nations and on election of Nov. 12; withdrawal a surprise to German people; Goebbels, at conference, told by Sir John Simon that British government would support no increase in armaments of Germany until it could place more confidence in the promises of present German government; Goebbels, angered, hastened back to Berlin, conferred with Hitler, and announcement of withdrawal was made next day; election, called for Nov. 12, a clever political move; voters to vote yes or no on whether they support the government and also for candidates of the Reichstag, all of whom are National Socialists; only one outcome possible, but government can boast that all Germany is united; leaders making campaign speeches as if this were real election.Typed Document Copy, 18 p.en-USMessersmith, George S. (George Strausser), 1883-1960.Messersmith, G.S., Berlin. Unnumbered dispatch to Secretary of State [Cordell Hull], Washington.OtherMSS 109