English Translation

- 9 - Olmütz 11.20 a.m.: The news of Neurath's leave of absence, which became known among the German population in the evening hours of 27.9., spread very quickly. However, Neuratlie's illness is not believed. In the morning hours above all it was expressed satisfaction that with the appointment of h-O'Gruf. Heydrich finally made a decisive turn in the fight against the Czechs. Among the Czech people, the news has not yet become known everywhere. However, as far as this is the case, the appointment of -O'Gruf. Heydric is regarded as rivalry to 4-Gruf K.H.Frank. In this context, it is also often noted that Frank did not become a deputy Reichsprotector. Neurath's leave of absence is thoroughly regretted. The Czech intelligence in Olomouc puts the change of leadership as a takeover of power of the four, tas pointing out strongly broken promises in the German Reich. In Jewish circles, the news was spread very early in yesterday's evening hours. Here, Neürath's departure is regarded as the result of the strongest differences with K.H.Frank. Since the morning hours of September 28, a remarkably small traffic on the streets can be observed in Lithuania. In Powss-nitz, on September 27, the rumour was spread that the Czechs on September 29th was spread. In Konitz, the population is generally of the opinion that a strict regime against the Czechs is now beginning. Kladno 11.40 a.m.: The events are still not known in the whole Czech population. However, as far as they are discussed, no one seriously believes in a disease of the Frh.v.Neurath. His dismissal is generally regretted by the Czechs, because he was in a good relationship with the Czech people and had a very personal relationship with Hácha. Voices such as: "Mr. Neurath took the hand of many Czechs so he had to go", "He slowed down the sharp German circles", - l0 -