STÁTNÍ TAJEMNÍK U ŘÍŠSKÉHO PROTEKTORA V ČECHÁCH A NA MORAVĚ, PRAHA, inv. 595, sig. 109-4/342 Page 173 · 173 of 236
STATE SECRETARY FOR THE RUSSIAN PROTECTOR IN THINGS AND IN MORAVA, PRAGUE, inv. 595, sig. 109-4/342
English Translation
135 -2- The leader's rapid response to the nightly consideration of Danish and Norwegian neutrality on the part of England has sparked joy and enthusiasm in ethnic German circles. b./ Czech population: The already cool and reserved attitude of the Czechs has recently become particularly striking; from scattered German circles it is reported that they are no longer visited and greeted by such Czechs, with whom they are more familiar and whom they have so far greeted and chatted with them. The assumption is that this behaviour of the Czechs is mainly due to the increased foreign propaganda, which is eagerly nourished by listening to foreign channels and a lively whispering propaganda. However, the brilliant weapons acts of the German honoring powers in the last days have not helped their impression on the Czech. c./ Czech party movements: During the reporting period, an increased propaganda and advertising activity was noted mainly by the Národní souručenstvi. For general political reasons, a large cultural event for the 6.4.4o in Iglau was prohibited by the Upper Council of the Czech Republic because it was to be raised as a demonstratia of the entire Czechs. 2.) Behaviour of the Czech police, gendarmerie and the authorities a./ Police and gendarmes: Cooperation with the Czech gendarme was good. b./ Czech military personnel: Some holidaymakers of the government force could be observed; the behaviour of these people was correct and free of objection.