Hitler began to plan his own putsch. Emotions grew with the French invasion of the Ruhr valley, and the seeming weakness of the federal government. With the fear of an uprising from Hitler growing among many in Bavaria, Pittinger promised von Kahr and other leaders that "Bayern und Reich" would stand with the government. During the putsch itself, Pittinger would go on to warn regiment units in Chiemgau, as well as the "Bezirksamt" ("district office"), of Hitler's actions.