STÁTNÍ TAJEMNÍK U ŘÍŠSKÉHO PROTEKTORA V ČECHÁCH A NA MORAVĚ, PRAHA, inv. 1745, sig. 109-4/1500 Page 33 · 33 of 41
STATE SECRETARY TO THE RUSSIAN PROTECTOR IN CHEIN AND MORAVA, PRAGUE, inv. 1745, sig. 109-4/1500
English Translation
Zun Babatering 28 Czech citizens ! A small number of individuals have in an unresponsible way put their own fate, even the fate of the whole country at risk. The empire was forced to make impressive arrangements to ensure public rest, safety of work and order in the catering sector. Through work and discipline, you have demonstrated that in a decisive majority you are clearly aware of your duty to the rich and to the homeland. Do not forget that war is not a moment. Although we do not fight with the rifle in hand, we should and want to form a safe hinterland that fights for the victory of the empire and a new Europe with the ploughshare, with the hammer and with the spirit. None of those who have left wser people in their heavy hours of sals, and especially none of them who have entered the service of those that have betrayed us, has a right to speak into our internal affairs. The government rejects any interference from Beneš-led Czech emigration into our affairs and the incitements of foreign emigrant radio. It is under your maturity and your sense of responsibility to listen to the fantastic lies. Be deaf to foreign and emigrant broadcasting propaganda! All those who do not obey will be ruthlessly called to account. The help of the slanderous propaganda of foreign countries and the propaganda of Czech emigration is the whisper - propaganda. It is criminal in the same way and for the ./.