863.00/1413: Telegram

The Chargé in Austria (Wiley) to the Secretary of State

63. My No. 62, March 11, 6 p.m. Austrian Government has received official ultimatum expiring at 7:30 (now) demanding resignation of Schuschnigg, appointment of Seyss-Inquart as Chancellor with Cabinet composed of two-thirds Nazis, repatriation of Austrian Legion which is to be entrusted with public order Vienna and total “readmission” National Socialist Party.

French and British Ministers have had nothing further from their Governments and expect nothing.

Wiley