GERMAN STATE MINISTRY FOR CHECH AND MORAV, PRAGUE (1906) 1939 - 1945 (1965), inv. 367, sig. 110-4213

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English Translation

3./ As far as the local area is concerned, I was anxious to show Martin the untenability of the old state image "Czechoslovakia", whereby I was able to return again and again to my previous Reuter report, which was strong for Martin. As far as the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia is concerned, I have not only taken a critical look at it, but have presented it from the outset as a model example of the possibility of a European order. All discussions and visits have taken place under this motto and I believe with good success. Martin, however, expressed himself that if he had to write about Bohemia and Moravia, he could not avoid saying much for the benefit of the Germans. A generous hospitality and friendly reception have thawed Martin. He said that he had lived the first peaceful days in Prague since the outbreak of the war. Martin was visibly impressed by the street picture (I repeatedly pointed to the healthy look of the people, their good clothes and unbiased mood). On Wednesday there was a visit to the Orbis printing plant, where Martin was reminded of the joy and prudence of the following as a pole of the new social policy and of the pacification in Bohemia and Italy. On Thursday I visited with him the coffee house Moldova, where the NGDA organized a business evening. of the "Avia" works. Good prograii and good mood. On Friday we ate in Ceperka too mittàg. Martin wanted to gain an impression of the Czech landscape. In Ceperca I could tell him a lot about the work of the board of trustees. The randomly joined camp leader Benda made an excellent impression on Kartin by his appearance. On Friday afternoon, at 5 a.m., the visit took place with Minister loravec, to whom liartin attached very special importance. The meeting lasted four and a half hours. Minister Moravec