Memo from Walton Moore-State Dept-Sept 8, 1939 In re--repeal of the Neutrality Law and a few members of the House who might reverse their position. In re-conference in his office, relating to the application of the law to the shipment of arms ammunition etc to Neutral countries, as for example China, via belligerent countries, as for example Burma and French-Indo China, and with some dissent it was agreed that such shipments are not prohibited if it can be acertained from the British and French that they will not be stopped in transit to be used for belligerent purposes etc etc. Attached is extract of Official Translation of the Speech delivered by Adolph Hitler before the German Reichstag-April 28, 1939. Also attached is report on INCREASE OF GERMANY'S MILITARY STRENGTH AS A RESULT OF THE ANNEXATION OF AUSTRIA AND CZECHOSLOVAKIA. See--Raw Speeeh Material folder-Drawer 4--1939 |