740.0011 European War 1939/12296: Telegram
The Chargé in Germany (Morris) to the Secretary of State
[Received June 22—6:10 a.m.]
2483. From many sides are coming rumors to the effect that the long diplomatic struggle between Germany and the Soviet Union is to come to a showdown within the next 2 days. It is said that the Soviet Government will be required either to yield forthwith to Germany’s demands or to face an attack to be launched on Sunday or on Monday86 at the latest. It also is said that the Reichstag is to be convened tomorrow or on Monday if the attack is not begun until the latter day and that the familiar pattern of explanation and justification will be followed.
I am not prepared to say that these rumors are based on fact but they are so numerous and persistent that I feel you should be informed of them.
- June 22 or 23.↩