English Translation

116 GEHEIM / Note. Betr.: Witkowitzer Eisenwerke. The discussion about the reorganization of the management of the Wit-kowitz ironworks has become extremely lively due to the sudden appearance of Dr. Guido Schmidt in Witcowitz. I have taken an opportunity to perform industrial meetings in Moravian-Ostrava and to take a picture on the spot. - Dr. Guido Schmidt has already set up his seat in the Witkowitz ironworks and calls on the whole matter to be concluded by your stated agreement. In a strictly confidential debate with the head of the district, I noted that he, by the name of the party, paid attention to the dangers associated with this process and strongly advocated the management of the ironworks by Mr. General Director Kuchinka, especially since Dr. Guido Sehmidt has by no means provided the political conditions. Through various debates, including directly with Director-General Kuchinka, I have noted that he is determined to oppose the appointment of Dr Guido Schmidt by all means, as it is intended, and, if his arguments are not taken into account, he is willing to withdraw, since this change must forcibly deprive him of any technical leadership in the work. On the basis of my personal insights, I allow myself to express the following view: The fact that Director General Kuchinka replaces Dr. Guido Schmidt without his consent from his current point of view in the management of the ironworks