English Translation

309 - 4 - that it could no longer be given. However, the consequences of subsequent checks must be accepted by everyone, if they were to find withheld supplies. However the poverty of the area was not a reason to receive special advantages. Everyone had to seek to change accordingly. The Minister considered that the farmers should have moved more to pig farming, for which conditions were particularly favourable in the Freistadt region. Furthermore, a special yield could also be achieved by an increased cultivation of oilseeds, which would have a l5-20% gain in terms of fat content compared to the fat yield from livestock farming. At the end of his speech, the minister appealed to the peasants not to play with the idea of avoiding the obligation to deliver with regard to the poor military situation of the empire. He drew attention to the consequences of non-delivery and pointed out that a small people could achieve something through honesty, workfulness and unity. The closing words, which were spoken with a feeling about the farmers, received a particularly favourable reception, and the minister applauded. After announcements from the peasants, the appeal was well received. Thus, a mayor declared: "The minister understands with us, one must also acknowledge his position. I hope that the farmers will do their utmost. In any case, it was not bad that some of us pointed to the 57403 delivery difficulties in the local area." The Anwesanden were very pleased by the Minister's visit and regretted that the mood left to be desired in the face of today's difficult time. Many participants were surprised by the simplicity and accessibility of the Minister. As was to be expected, after the meeting two honours of the place approached the minister with the request to obtain the approval of a dance entertainment at the district head for the evening. The district chief considered it expedient to comply with the wish transmitted by Minister Hruby, but made the condition that only in costume and in a closed society should be danced. This restriction was not expected and seemed somewhat oppressive. After passing, the arrivals greeted the minister already sitting in the car by pulling off hats. Hruby then set his trip to Prerau and phone there by train