760F.62/1590
The Czechoslovak Legation to the Department of State
In view of the failure of the negotiations between Chamberlain and Hitler on the Sudeten question, and the continued concentration of [Page 646] German troops along our frontiers, as well as the increasing attacks and threats of Germany, the Czechoslovak Government, on September 23, approved the order of general mobilization which is now taking place. It is understood, at the same time, that in so doing Czechoslovakia has no aggressive intentions; this step was taken with the knowledge of the French and British Governments. It is not out of question that certain measures by Germany may follow.
We are prepared for any eventuality, and under no circumstances will Czechoslovakia do anything which might rightfully be interpreted as provocation. It is possible that it may have a preventive effect and forestall any plans of aggression which Germany may entertain inasmuch as France and Britain again warned Germany at the last moment that Czechoslovakia would not stand alone in the event of an attack.