English Translation

Prague, 12.8.1939 1st note. In the Schowanek/Semil affair, on 11.8.1939, a debate was held between the Secretary of State and the deputy head of the State of Köllner, Reichenberg, after the addition of the Government Councillor Pohlmann, Group of Commercial Economy, state. In the meeting, it was agreed that an order was issued immediately from that group to the Czech Minister of Commerce, according to which Semil's operation must maintain the current production quota and must not exceed it in any way. In addition, the Secretary of State at the BDS will encourage the examination of the question of whether Semil is not able to prove the facts of the espionage and whether, on the basis of the urgent suspicion of the Espionation of the factory, the provisional arrest of Semil and its consorts can be brought about. Nevertheless, Schowanek is to remain open the possibility to eliminate its unfair competition by buying Semil's business. 82008 2. By a file presented to the Secretary of State by order. $\C 5 139q}$ No.0. ln 129