the problems with which this terrible war will confront us. The Czechoslovak Government would welcome this. Such an arrangement would undoubtedly prevent many difficulties which will otherwise certainly arise as a sequel to the chaos which the defeat of the Axis States is certain to leave in its train in Central Europe. VII. If the Holy See does not consider this course of action possible or suitable for itself, or if the Holy See judges that such a course of action could be acceptable only in a restricted measure in view of the events of the war, the Czechoslovak Government would be grateful for an expression of opinion on the part of the Holy See in this extremely delicate matter. The Czechoslovak Government would here emphasise that it regards it as its duty to take steps now towards the consolidation of post-war conditions. In view of the chaos which will undoubtedly arise throughout Central Europe after the defeat of Germany, and |