STATE SECRETARY FOR THE RUSSIAN PROTECTOR IN THINGS AND IN MORAVA, PRAGUE, inv. 332, sig. 109-4/76

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15-11- On the Moravian-Slovak question, I ask the following points about consideration: s r d d d Reichsprotectors are taken directly into the hands of the court. As executive body, the service of Brno and the Oberlandrat are here. This, however, presupposes an active interest, commitment, further experience and ardour in matters of national politics. 2.) It is not appropriate that the party or divisions of the party be concerned with such questions. The care of the Moravian Slovaks was the responsibility of the semi-daily laboured People's Referen- ts of the Brno department Pg. Number. Although this had a busy activity, as the course of development shows, things have slipped out of his hands. His knowledge does not always seem to be that of the Reichsprotector. However, since he is the only one who knows the conditions reasonably well and is willing and able to make practical connections with the people, he soon achieved an uncontrollable monopoly position. Thus the position of the Oberlandrat is very eroded. He sees things right, but can't do anything decisive in the situation of things against the miscarriage work in his district. The service station Brno somehow does not approach things. Much is complained about the appearance of young party members. Others are again openly praised for their correct attitude. Some of the party's representatives are perceived by the population as overly enthusiastic, but their appearance is supposed to be anything but over-indeed. It is not uncommon to use political positions for private economic interests. It's even worse if they get under each other, such as the one in the party. Nowak and Larisch (if I am not mistaken from Gaya) who are fighting each other. These gwei party leaders used local people to fight against each other-dee material. Evil blood also makes that many followers of the Vlajka (Ryba group) have been admitted to the party without further ado. It is often a matter of very general character. Since in all economic matters the head of the bloc decides, the Slovak population must also be