English Translation

105 - 2 - as prime minister would continue to exercise, because this is allegedly entirely in the interests of the Reich government. Berlin was on the point that a change within the protectorate government was not expedient during the war, especially since much more important tasks were to be discussed. The slogan "Berlin" is characteristic of the obvious situation in that, on the Czech side, these rumors are interpreted as a pronounced weakening of the position and competence of the competent German authorities in the Protectorate. These arguments are further underlined by a statement by Prime Minister Eliáš, who made to these two scribes and Eliás claimed that the status quo did not change anything, that all the rumours about the protectorate government among the Czech population were horror tales and that finally Berlin would speak the decisive word. IV. Prague, on 20. 1. 194l. The Reich Protector and the State Secretary had played their conflict with the Czech government. Prime Minister Eliáš asked the Reich Protector in his own name and on behalf of the government whether he or the government was dissatisfaction. He was assured that this was not the case. The Czechs once again understood how to use the weaknesses among the Germans skillfully. Especially the rich Germans who are against Nazism and warn the Czechs rightfully. For this reason, the Germans could never proceed as hard as certain circles including Secretary of State Frank, whose threats were already ridiculous, tried this. V. Prague, 24 January 1941. and in the headquarters of the N.G. Rumours spread that there will soon be major changes in personnel in the office of the Reich Protector. Among other things, it is claimed that the Secretary of State K. H. Frank is to be dismissed and replaced by the former deputies of the Sudeten-German Parliament,Ernst Kundt.