863.00/969: Telegram
The Chargé in Czechoslovakia (Benton) to the Secretary of State
Prague, July 27, 1934—11
a.m.
[Received July 27—9:20 a.m.]
[Received July 27—9:20 a.m.]
39. Public opinion here is shocked by recent events in Vienna and generally holds Germany directly responsible for murder of Dollfuss. Foreign Office fears no international complications and believes that reconstructed Austrian Government will be able to handle the situation and continue Dollfuss’ policies. It considers that national socialism in Austria has been materially weakened.
Benton