File No. 763.72/7634
The Chargé in Switzerland ( Wilson) to the Secretary of State
[Received November 9, 1.25 a.m.]
2004. American citizen just arrived from Vienna without political quarantine through special favor, leaving Vienna November 1, [reports] news of successes Austro-Hungarian–German Army in Italy produced feeling depression rather than exultation in Vienna among all classes. There were no flags and no parades. General comment was, “We want peace, not victories.” Informant states that it was currently reported that Austria cannot last beyond January 1, through lack of food, and people fear that victories will make more difficult realization of necessary peace.