762.63/197: Telegram
The Chargé in Austria (Kliefoth) to the Secretary of State
[Received May 11—1:35 p.m.]
65. Nazi activities especially bombing have considerably increased during the last 2 weeks. Likewise Munich radio resumed its attacks against Dollfuss and therefore resumption of activities attributed in the first place to the Government’s leniency in its treatment of Nazi agitators rather than to the growing strength of the movement and secondly to support Germany’s apparent determination in new attempt to force Austria to terms. It is felt here that in view of internal difficulties Germany is seeking progressive victory over Austria.