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The Minister in Austria (Messersmith) to the Secretary of State

77. While complete information still lacking here regarding events Germany following observations may be made:

1.
Noticeable decrease bombing outrages.
2.
Austrian frontier guarded against influx fleeing National Socialists.
3.
Government feels policies regarding Nazis and Germany vindicated by events and Chancellor has declared stronger action will be taken against terrorists.
4.
Developments Germany real blow to Austrian Nazi movement.
5.
Austrian press generally opinion that National Socialism and Hitler both have lost tremendously in prestige.
6.
Position Chancellor and Government in my opinion much strengthened.
7.
Situation here entirely quiet.

Messersmith