Messersmith, George S. (George Strausser), 1883-1960.2011-06-152011-06-151934-09-060410-00http://udspace.udel.edu/handle/19716/6383Internal situation in Austria continues quiet; no bomb outrages since July 25; trials of those arrested for participation in [July 25] putsch continue; few hanged, but stiff prison sentences given; some of ringleaders escaped to Germany afternoon of putsch; [Anton] Rintelen still in hospital under guard; his trial may prove embarrassing for government and likely to be delayed for some months; tourist traffic better last few weeks, but season as a whole a disastrous one; business situation no worse; thinks League will look favorably on Austrian request for loan; Austrian Nazi refugees in Yugoslavia causing tension; support of government much strengthened since putsch; government will continue its conciliation policy; but many difficulties ahead; informed by British Minister [Sir Walford Selby] his government disturbed over continued imprisonment of Social Democrats in Austria; government feels it still unsafe to release prisoners who would start at once to work against government; Social Democrat refugees in Czechoslovakia carrying on propaganda campaign directed against Austrian government; Chancellor Schuschnigg meeting situation in capable manner; will send character sketch of him soon.Typed Letter Copy, 6 p.en-USMessersmith, George S. (George Strausser), 1883-1960.OtherMSS 109