English Translation

3./ As far as the local area is concerned, I was anxious to tell 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 following him as a result of the new social policy and of the pacification in Bohemia and the rest of the world. On Thursday I visited with him the coffee house Moldova, where the NGDA organized a company evening of the "Avia" plants. Good prograi and good mood. On Friday we eat at noon in Ceperka. 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 added camp leader Benda made an excellent impression on Martin by his appearance. At 5 a.m. on Friday the visit to Minister Koravec, which Nartin attached very special importance, took place. The meeting lasted four and a half hours. Minister Moravec