English Translation

8 Do not become aware that the kingdom cannot and will not be sentimental towards us either. This reckless protection of the seriousness of the hour has led, as a fellow citizen, to the fact that instead of modest work, which gains the trust of the empire, he allowed himself to be led by the demands of the refugees, who have already brought so much to the Czech people, to perishable activity, even to punishable acts, which the empire had to severely punish for martial law. All this has led to what we have just been through - as it has unfortunately been shown - very forceful talk from person to person has not been enough if the factual reasons which I have asserted as President of the Council in order to defend our public opinion for an unreserved active attitude have not been sufficient, I am not now turning to you, kiting citizens and fellow citizens, with the full authority of my ante. I am the highest representative of the Czech people, as Örgan not only of the self-government, which the decree of the Führer has made and guaranteed us, but also of the