English Translation

285 - 4 - About Spain I have to say that no country in Europe enjoys such a peace and prosperity as now Spain. Unless Spain wants to be a country of supply to Germany, all questions with Spain can be resolved by means of negotiations. As an example, the well-regulated issue of the blockade for Spain can also be considered. England does not intend to interfere in the internal affairs of Spain, but Spain should take the place which is due to it. Although in these first days of Ok above the channel there were more favorable weather conditions, there was no jnvasion. But the preparations are already very far advanced and the strong concentration of ships and barges does not suggest that this Jnvasion attempt will not occur. At present England has an army of l.7oo.ooo man under weapons, not counting the troops stationed in the colonies, only in the homeland. The Minister of War Eden will report on the state of the army in the following secret session. (End of speech: text she.oben!). CSSO1