762.00/69
The Consul General at Stuttgart (Dominian) to the Secretary of State
[Received April 24.]
Sir: As an indication of the definitely militaristic policy of the party in power in Germany, I have the honor to report the dissolution of the Stuttgart branch of the International Women’s Organization for Peace and Liberty as reported by the local press of March 27. The Stuttgart branch of this international organization was summarily disbanded and its property was given to the Youth Welfare Section of the city’s Welfare Bureau.
This is only one instance of a number in which societies organized for the purpose of increasing cordiality between Germans and other nationalities have been suddenly dissolved. In line with the present feeling is reported the suspicious attitude of the authorities towards local Rotary clubs. These are signs which reveal a determined policy on the part of the present authorities to prevent German citizens from enjoying the advantage of foreign intercourse.
Also in accordance with this attitude on the part of the present rulers of Germany is the positive hatred which is noticeable whenever mention of liberalism or democracy is made. The disdain with which antireactionary ideals are now considered equals in intensity the same feeling which was observed among German military officers of the former imperial period. In these aspects it may be stated that Germany has finally reverted to the political philosophy which guided its leaders since 1871 up to 1918 and that official intercourse with German representatives must take cognizance of the fact that they represent the cynical militarism of their predecessors of pre-Weimar days.
Respectfully yours,