STÁTNÍ TAJEMNÍK U ŘÍŠSKÉHO PROTEKTORA V ČECHÁCH A NA MORAVĚ, PRAHA, inv. 1822, sig. 109-5/50 Page 20 · 20 of 24
STATE SECRETARY FOR THE RUSSIAN PROTECTOR IN THINGS AND IN MORAVA, PRAGUE, inv. 1822, sig. 109-5/50
English Translation
9. in the form of arson in the countryside, in the last few days have occurred several times; however, they have also not increased in numbers. On the contrary, it has been observed in various ways in enterprises and authorities that officials and workers have recently shown an unusual zeal for work. It follows from this that once again the view has been confirmed that the Czech gives in immediately when he feels an energetic will to rule. 7.) To sum up, despite a certain whispering propaganda, which is still trying to reconcile the present situation with the development of 1917-1918 and to heroize the now executed as martyrs, has never dominated such depression and hopelessness among the Czechs. There is a general fear of further severe measures (reliances, death sentences, confiscation of all broadcasting organizations, etc.) and repeated deep regrets about the (mostly regarded as final) departure of the "Czech-friendly" Imperial Protector of Neurath. taAaa