The Archive · 1938

Germany Behind Ultimatum

"It appears that Dr. von Schuschning was given until 430 pin, in which to reply and informed if his reply was not satisfactory German troops would be ordered to move at 5 o'clock. his fact seems to show that Ge: many was behind the ultimatum (cheers).

"Later in the day a fresh ultimatum was delivered, which appears to have been brought from Germany b; aeroplane. The demands made wi the resignation of Dr. Schuschnigg, his replacement by Herr Seys-Inqu a new cabinet in which two-thirds e to be Na: the readmission of the Austrian Legion, and the total readmission of the Nazi Party "A reply was required before 630 pr "Dr. von Schuschr announi later over the wireless that in con. sequence of a threatened German invasion he had yielded in order to avoid shedding German blood, and he wished the world to know that he and President Miklas yielded to force and the Austrain troops were instructed to oppose no resistance if and when any German troops crossed the frontier had no choice but to Reuter, ce-operate.—

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