STATE SECRETARY FOR THE RUSSIAN PROTECTOR IN THINGS AND IN MORAVA, PRAGUE, inv. 1648, sig. 109-4/1403

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- 6 - 33 7) etie Klug. The Socretary informs that now about 7 ooo copies are sent. About 1 loo "xemplare have been requested by non catholics themselves. Our condteemitglie have received each sinen zveite "uszug der Reaktionsschreiben. ca. 40 % reagiurte by tinen shorter or longer letter. Moller gives the advice to keep a number of German exem- plain dicses of Buchas in stock; this became obvious. 8) Possible participants of the "Beitermesse Propaganda. 9) Good Preitag action. The Sukretär gives a review; Mr Arntz from Nijegen nit told the speaker that he gave the workers of his (Stein) Pabrik the opportunity to attend the Novse also on weekdays. Should it not be possible for the labour organizations to seek to gain influence on the workers, e.g. on weekdays or at least on Fridays, to allow R.K. workers to work later, so that too much of them should be able (if it is technically possible) to attend the fair. Rector Rooyackers, For the trial, in combination with the Good Friday Act, it would then be desirable for the Arbitrators to be given the opportunity to take part in the funerals on Gutcn-Friday. Mr Michielsen points out that the idea of the "Ir- beitermesse" in Breda is not clear. This is what the Syrecher spoke to lalmoez:nier van der Uaden, who warns to the greatest of caution; every meeting must be made to ensure that this proceeds from the work burn. 'You can see whether the workers, even if they are given an opportunity, actually make use of it and invite the Mass. It is to be feared that many arbciters do not do so.