The Reich's determination to build up the closest relations with Prague is also seen here by observers who note the fact that Germany has made indirect appeals to Hungary for moderation in settling the Czecho-Hungarian dispute. It is now Berlin's view that Budapest must content itself with purely ethnical claims and therefore renounce all demands for Ruthenia. Germany is "traditionally opposed to common Polish-Hungarian frontier across Sub-Carparthan Russi Germany attaches considerable importance io such a border across Ruthenia because of its proximity to the Polish Ukraine.
Observers do not doubt Berlin's intentions to prevent any too severe amputation of Czechoslovakia, which is likely to become a "precious auwary to the Reich." Germany will also strive to prevent too severe demands upon Slovakia, it is believed. -"Hayas.
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