English Translation

- 38 - 4a He told me, the owner of the armaments and ammunition factory Janeček in Prague, asked him to immediately inform me daxamxzmrübr esye. that at the direct order of the president for Benesch in his factory weapons and explosives (grenades) would be issued to the workers. Dr. Suchy asked me if I knew anything about this. Of course I did not know anything. At the same time, manufacturer Janiček let me express his support for nitteitenxxdtexauxxeinerxeinoxeinxeinsässungen about the consequences that could arise from such a procedure. Dr. Suchy asked me to stop any further weapons to the workers under all circumstances. I promised him that I would do whatever was in my power. Suchy teitte added that the workers in the state granite quarries in 2bry u 3lo had also received weapons and explosives (in these fractures a communist Todaft hired worker works above all). I immediately returned to the meeting grlfathist). room where President Benesch was not yet present. The meeting had not yet begun and I informed all those present about the communication I had just received. I explained that in the event that the information was based on truth, ex immediately stopped the issue of weapons, as I believe that this could lead to a civil war. All those present agreed with me completely, but did not believe the news. The chairman of the Social Democratic Party Hampl went to the telex and wanted to ask Mr. Janiček personally for further details with our consent. However, manufacturer Janičec was not at home and MP Hampt was informed that Janičeck was outside of Prague. At this yherfon moment came Dr. Benesch. I therefore asked Dr. Be- neshh immediately before the beginning of the meeting about this matter and, in the agreement of all those present, pointed out the great danger that could arise if the workers received arms from the civil population. Dr. Benesch told me literally: "Yes - at my command weapons were issued to the workers. But I have already revoked this order and stopped the issue of the weapons." The others still have there- 06739