Messersmith, G.S., Vienna. Despatch No. 624 to Secretary of State [Cordell Hull], Washington., 1935 December 02

Reports on speech by Foreign Minister [Egon] Berger-Waldenegg at meeting of Bundestag on Nov. 28, in which Minister made clear statement of Austria's foreign policy; whole diplomatic corps had been invited to attend; speech began with statement on relations with Italy, and Austrian gratitude for Italy's economic and political support; spoke of friendship of France and Great Britain and role they had played in helping to guarantee Austria's independence; commented on cordial relations with Hungary and improved relations with Czechoslovakia; relations with Germany, he said, had become somewhat "normalized" of late; mentioned press agreement under which both Austria and Germany agreed to be more moderate in their statements concerning the other country; after brief comment on relations with Switzerland and cultural agreements with various countries, discussed importance of Danubian Pact; finally Minister stated Austria's attitude on sanctions.