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1936 MINISTERIAL GAZETTE OF THE REICH AND PRUSSIAN MINISTER OF THE INTERIOR [Reichsministerialblatt]
The Employment of Security Police Inspectors
[Pages 1343, 1344]
Circular Decree by the Reich and Prussian Minister of the Interior dated 20.9.1936.
Police Special Order 1. 7/36 g (already promulgated)
1. With effect from 1.10.1936 I am appointing Security Police Inspectors to the Prussian Provinces and the States of Baden, Bavaria, Wuerttemberg and Saxony. Detailed decrees to follow.
2. The duties to be undertaken by these Inspectors and entailed by their appointment are laid down in the appended Service Directives for Security Police Inspectors.
3. A special decree will be promulgated regarding the appointment of Security Police Inspectors to the remaining States.
To the State Governments (for Prussia: to the Prussian Ministerpraesident), the Ober & Regierungs-Praesidente, to the Gestapo Office in Berlin, to the State Political Head Offices, to the State Political Offices.
Police Special Order 1.
Circular Decree of 20.9.1936 272/36
Appendix
Service Directive for Security Police Inspectors
1. The special duties of the Security Police necessitate the closest and most sympathetic co-operation with the central Offices of the General and Interior Administrations of the Provinces and States as well as with the Gauleiters of the NSDAP and the Armed Forces Authorities.
2. The Security Police Inspectors are to foster this co-operation. Especially are they to keep in the closest contact with the Oberpraesident and/or the Ministry of the Interior of their area and to keep them informed of all important occurrences, all essential reports and observations of the Security Police and where necessary stimulate the authorities of the Interior Administration and eliminate any difficulties which may arise.
and/or the Ministry of the Interior of their area and to keep them informed of all important occurrences, all essential reports and observations of the Security Police and where necessary stimulate the authorities of the Interior Administration and eliminate any difficulties which may arise.
3. The Security Police Inspectors are personally and immediately subordinate to the Oberpraesidente and/or Staatsminister of the Interior and are to follow his directives. Should these directives not be in accordance with the general and special Orders and Directions of the Chief of Security Police and should it be impossible to reach an agreement, then the Chief of Security Police is to be referred to for a decision.
4. The inspectors are furthermore charged with the task of supervising the execution in their area of any Decrees issued by the Chief of Security Police. They are to ensure that the Gestapo and the Civil Police are organized on the same basis. Any difficulties arising are to be reported to the chief of Security Police together with suggestions as to how they may be overcome.
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The Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the German Reich on Special Mission
Vienna, 1 September 1936
To: The Fuehrer and Reich Chancellor, Berlin (by courier)
Subject: Report on Danube situation.
The progress of normalizing relations with Germany at the present time is obstructed by the continued persistence of the Ministry of Security, occupied by the old anti-National Socialist officials. Changes in personnel are therefore of utmost importance. But they are definitely not to be expected prior to the conference on the abolishing of the Control of Finances [finanzkontrolle] at Geneva. The chancellor of the League has informed Minister de Glaise-Horstenau, of his intention, to offer him the portfolio of the Ministry of the Interior.
As a guiding principle [Marschroute], I recommend on the tactical side, continued, patient psychological treatment, with slowly intensified pressure directed at changing the regime. The proposed conference on economic relations, taking place at the end of October, will be a very useful tool for the realization of some of our projects. In discussion with government officials as well as with leaders of the illegal party (Leopold and Schattenfroh) who conform completely with the agreement of July 11, I am trying to direct the next developments in such a manner to aim at corporative representation of the movement in the fatherland front [Vaterlaendischen Front] but nevertheless refraining from putting National-socialists in important positions for the time being. However such positions are to be occupied only by personalities, having the support and the confidence of the movement. I have a willing collaborator in this respect in Minister Glaise-Horstenau.
(Signature) Papen
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are to be occupied only by personalities, having the support and the confidence of the movement. I have a willing collaborator in this respect in Minister Glaise-Horstenau. (Signature) Papen Source: Nazi Conspiracy and Aggression Volume IV Office of the United States Chief Counsel for Prosecution of Axis Criminality
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The Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary on Special Mission
At present Berlin W.9, Lennestr. 9, 17 May 1935
Mein Fuehrer:
The news, which I communicated to you the day before yesterday, that the Austrian Government would proclaim its intention to arm through an autonomous act and simultaneously on 2 June would announce a Starhemberg regency becomes more and more likely.
I suggest that we take an active part in this game. The fundamental idea should be to pit Schuschnig and his Christian-social Forces, who are opposed to a home front dictatorship, against Starhemberg. The possibility of thwarting the measures arranged between Mussolini and Starhemberg should be afforded to him, in such way that he would submit the offer to the government of a definitive German-Austrian compromise of interests. According to the convincing opinion of the leader of the NSDAP in Austria, Capt. Leopold, the totalitarian principle of the NSDAP in Austria must be replaced in the beginning by a combination of that part of the Christian-elements which favors the Greater Germany idea and the NSDAP. If Germany recognizes the national independence of Austria and guarantees full freedom to the Austrian national opposition, then as a result of such a compromise the Austrian government would be formed in the beginning by a coalition of these forces.
There should follow a gradual disintegration of the barriers erected between the two countries. The rearmament of the army would have to be effected in close cooperation with the German army even if material aid from Germany would be limited.
would be formed in the beginning by a coalition of these forces. There should follow a gradual disintegration of the barriers erected between the two countries. The rearmament of the army would have to be effected in close cooperation with the German army even if material aid from Germany would be limited.
A further consequence of this step would be the possibility of the participation of Germany in the Danube pact, which would take the sting out of its acuteness due to the settlement of relations between Germany and Austria. such a measure would have a most beneficial influence on the European situation and especially on our relationship with England.
One may object, that Mr. Schuschnig will hardly be determined to follow such a pattern, that he will rather in all probability immediately communicate our offer to our opponents.
Of course, one should first of all explore the possibility of setting Schuschnig against Starhemberg through the use of "Go-betweens". The possibility exists. If Mr. Schuschnig will finally say "no" and makes our offer known in Rome, then the situation would not be any worse by that; but, on the contrary, the efforts of the Reich government to make peace with Austria would be revealed-without prejudice to other interests. Therefore even in the case of refusal this last attempt would be an asset. I consider it completely possible, that in view of the far spread dislike of the Alpine countries of the pro-Italian course and in view of the sharp tensions within the federal government [Bundesregierung], Mr. Schuschnig will grasp this last straw-always under the supposition that the offer could not be interpreted as a trap by the opponents, but that it bears all the mark of an actually honest compromise with Austria.
Assuming success of this step, we would again establish our active intervention in Central European politics, which, as opposed to the French-Czech and Russian political maneuvers, would be a tremendous success, both morally and practically.
it bears all the mark of an actually honest compromise with Austria. Assuming success of this step, we would again establish our active intervention in Central European politics, which, as opposed to the French-Czech and Russian political maneuvers, would be a tremendous success, both morally and practically.
Since there are 2 weeks left to accomplish very much work in the way of explorations and Conferences, an immediate decision is necessary.
The Reich Army Minister shares the opinion presented above and the Reich Foreign Minister wanted to discuss it with you, my Fuehrer.
(signed) Papen.
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The Extraordinary Emissary and Minister Plenipotentiary of the German Reich in Special Mission.
Vienna, July 27, 1935.
To the Fuehrer and Chancellor, BERLIN, by courier.
Contents:
One year after the death of the Bundeskanzler Dollfuss.
Review and Outlook.
It seems to me to be expedient to use this incident ourselves also to draw the balance.
National Socialism must and will overpower the new Austrian ideology. If today it is contended in Austria that the NSDAP is only a centralized Reich German party and therefore unable to transfer the spirit of thought of National Socialism to groups of people of a different political make-up, the answer must rightly be that the national revolution in Germany could not have been brought about in a different way. But when the creation of the people's community in the Reich will be completed, National socialism could, in a much wider sense than this is possible through the present party organization-at least apparently-certainly become the rallying point for all racially German units beyond the borders. Spiritual progress in regard to Austria cannot be achieved today with any centralized tendency. If this recognition would once and for all be stated clearly from within the Reich, then it would easily become possible to effect a break-through into the front of the New Austria. A Nurnberg Party Day designated as "the German Day" as in old times and the proclamation of a national socialistic people's front, would be a stirring event for all beyond the borders of the Reich. such attacks would win us also the particularistic Austrian circles, whose spokesman, the legitimistic Count Dubsky wrote in his pamphlet about the "Anschluss": The Third Reich will be with Austria, or it will not be at all
front, would be a stirring event for all beyond the borders of the Reich. such attacks would win us also the particularistic Austrian circles, whose spokesman, the legitimistic Count Dubsky wrote in his pamphlet about the "Anschluss": The Third Reich will be with Austria, or it will not be at all. National Socialism must win it or it will perish, if it is unable to to solve this task;
(signed) Papen.
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SETTLEMENT OF RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN NSDAP AND STAHLHELM (STEEL HELMETS)
From Page 1, Issue 422, 21 June 1933, of "NSK" National Socialist Party Press Agency, [NSK, Pressedienst der NSDAP, the official news agency of the NSDAP] Edited by Wilhelm Weiss. Responsible for communications of the Reich Press Office Dr. Otto Dietrich, Reich Press Chief. Published by Franz Eher Successor, Munich.
NSK The Reich Press Office of the NSDAP informs us:
The following agreement was reached in a conference that took place today between the Reich Chancellor, the Reich Labor Minister Seldte, the Reich War Minister and the Vice-Chancellor:
To ensure the striking power of the National Socialist revolution the Stahlhelm, League of front-line Soldiers [Bund der Frontsoldaten], integrates itself into the National Socialist movement in the following manner:
a. The Old-Guard Nucleus of the Stahlhelm [Kernstahlhelm] remains, as heretofore, under the leadership of the League Leader.
b. The League Leader prohibits, as of now, any party membership except that in the NSDAP to members of the Old-Guard Nucleus of the Stahlhelm.
c. The leader of the NSDAP, Adolf Hitler, thus permits membership in the Stahlhelm for the NSDAP.
d. The Stahlhelm Youth [Jungstahlhelm] takes its place side by side with the SA and SS, and is subordinate to the Supreme SA Leader [Obersten SA-Fuehrer]. The "Scharnhorst" will be integrated into the Hitler Youth.
e. The leader of the Stahlhelm Youth [Jungstahlhelm] von Morozowicz, joins the staff of the Supreme SA Leader.
Berlin, 21 June 1933.
Adolf Hitler
Franz Seldte
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Nazi Conspiracy and Aggression Volume IV Document No. 2261-PS Previous Document Volume IV Menu Next Document TRANSLATION OF DOCUMENT 2261-PS TOP SECRET Copy The Reich Minister of War and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces No. 1820/35 Top Secret L. II a Berlin, 24 June 1935 To The Supreme Commander of the Army The Supreme Commander of the Navy The Supreme Commander of the Air Forces In the appendix I transmit one copy each of the law for the defense of the Reich of the 21 May 1935 and of a decision of the Reichs Cabinet of 21 May 1935 concerning the Reich's defense council. The publication of the Reich's defense law is temporarily suspended by order of the Fuehrer and Reichchancellor. The Fuehrer and Reichschancellor has nominated the President of the directorate of the Reichsbank Dr. schacht to be "plenipotentiary-general for war economy". I request that the copies of the Reich defense law needed within the units of the armed forces be ordered before 1 July 1935 at armed forces office (L) where it is to be established with the request that the law should only be distributed down to Corps headquarters outside of the Reichministry of war. I point out the necessity of strictest secrecy once more. (signed) von Blomberg. No. 1820/35 L Top Secret II a Berlin, 3 Sept 1935 To Defense-Economic Group G-3 transmitted (copy) (signed) Jodl Copy Reich Defense Law of 21 May 1935 The Reich Cabinet has enacted the following law that is hereby made public: Part I State of Defense ARTICLE 1 The Fuehrer and Reichschancellor can declare a state of defense for the area of the Reich in case danger of war threatens. ARTICLE 2 (1) With the declaration of a state of defense the entire power of execution devolves upon the Fuehrer and Reichschancellor. The Reichsminister of war exercises it by his orders. (2) The Reichsminister is empowered in the carrying out of the power of execution to issue legal regulations which may deviate from existing laws. He can, in order to enfocre his regulation, threaten punishments and set up special courts. ARTICLE 3 (1) The Reichsministers are to observe the instructions of the Reichminister of war. They remain the highest Reich
out of the power of execution to issue legal regulations which may deviate from existing laws. He can, in order to enfocre his regulation, threaten punishments and set up special courts. ARTICLE 3 (1) The Reichsministers are to observe the instructions of the Reichminister of war. They remain the highest Reich authorities within their realm of activity. (2) The Reichministers will in case of a state of defense effect the necessary measures and are empowered to issue legal regulations which may deviate from existing laws. Part II Mobilization ARTICLE 4 (1) If conflict with an external enemy becomes unavoidable, the Fuehrer and Reichschancellor can order mobilization. (2) The ordering of mobilization includes in itself the declaration of a state of defense according to Part I, in case the latter is not already proclaimed, without prejudice to the directive of Article Six. (3) With the ordering of mobilization a state of war in the definition of this law beings. ARTICLE 5 The Reichsministers will effect the necessary measures in case of mobilization and are empowered to issue legal regulations which may deviate from existing laws. ARTICLE 6 (1) The Fuehrer and Reichschancellor will appoint a plenipotentiary-general for war economy to direct the entire war economy. (2) It is the task of the plenipotentiary-general for war-economy to put all economic forces in the service of carrying on the war and to secure the life of the German people economically. (3) Subordinate to him are: The Reichsminister for Economy The Reichsminister for food and agriculture The Reichs labor minister The Reichs forest master and all Reichs' agents immediately subordinate to the Fuehrer and Reichschancellor. Furthermore the financing of the war effort (in the province of the Reichs finance ministry and of the Reichsbank) will be carried on under his responsibility. (4) The plenipotentiary-general for war economy is authorized, within his realm of responsibility, to issue legal regulations, which may deviate from the existing laws. Part III Setting of penalties and Conclusion ARTICLE 7 Whoever purposely or carelessly acts in violation of a decree issued by authority of this law
The plenipotentiary-general for war economy is authorized, within his realm of responsibility, to issue legal regulations, which may deviate from the existing laws. Part III Setting of penalties and Conclusion ARTICLE 7 Whoever purposely or carelessly acts in violation of a decree issued by authority of this law will be, insofar as a more severe punishment is not stipulated according to other directives, punished with jail and with fine or with one of these penalties. ARTICLE 8 The Fuehrer and Reichschancellor will issue the necessary legal and administrative directives for carrying out of this law. Berlin, 21 May 1935 The Fuehrer and Reichschancellor (signed) ADOLF HITLER The Reichsminister of war (signed) VON BLOMBERG The Reichsminister of the Interior (signed) FRICK Note on the law for the defense of the Reich of 21 May 1935 The publication of the law for the defense of the Reich of 21 May 1935 will be suspended. The law became effective 21 May 1935. The Fuehrer and Reichschancellor (signed) ADOLF HITLER Copy Decision of the Reichscabinet of 21 May 1935 on the Council for the defense of the Reich Supplementing the decision of the Reichscabinet of 4 April 1933 and 13 Dec 34 on formation of a council for defense of the Reich, the Reichscabinet has made the following decision: 1. The plenipotentiary-general for war economy appointed by the Fuehrer and Reichschancellor will begin his work already in peacetime. At the suggestion of the chairman of the Council for the defense of the Reich, he will direct the economic preparations for war, insofar as they do not, in reference to the armament industry fall into the province of the Reichs' Ministry of war. In case of mobilization the following are subordinate to him: Reichsministry of economic affairs Reichministry for food and agriculture Reichministry of Labor Reich's forest-master and all Reichoffices immediately subordinate to the Fuehrer. In case of mobilization he will direct and be responsible for the financing of the war effort (in the province of the financeministry and the Reichsbank). Those ministries and the Reich's authorities are bound already in time of peace to observe his
Reichoffices immediately subordinate to the Fuehrer. In case of mobilization he will direct and be responsible for the financing of the war effort (in the province of the financeministry and the Reichsbank). Those ministries and the Reich's authorities are bound already in time of peace to observe his recommendations for the preparation of a war economy and the financing of the war-effort. 2. The Reichsminister of War and the plenipotentiary for war economy will effect the preparations for mobilization in closest cooperation on both sides. 3. The plenipotentiary-general for war-economy will be a permanent working committee he represents through his leadership staff the interests of war economy. The department heads [Referenten] for the defense of the Reich of the Ministries mentioned in Point I are bound by the recommendations of this leadership staff. Foundation: The State of War, an institution of the old law, as it was established in the old Reichsconstitution of 1871, the Prussian law on the state of siege of 4 June 1861 and the Bavarian law on the state of war of 5 Nov 1912, has been only incompletely replaced by Article 48 of the Reichsconstitution of 11 August 1919. Moreover, the provisions of Article 48 no longer correspond to the actual legal conditions. The new law for the defense of the Reich should create clear legal bases for the transfer of the whole machinery of state from a state of peace to one of war. In this connection it was to be noted that a state of war can begin unexpectedly or from a state of foreign political tension. Since the time of such tension must be utilized as far as foreign political relations will bear, in order to create a readiness for war in time, the law for the defense of the Reich provides two steps for the transfer from state of peace to state of war: 1. The state of defense 2. The mobilization For both steps of war preparation, the law gives the legal basis, upon which the individual measures of the Reichsdepartments can be built up as the council for the defense of the Reich instructs. It is to be mentioned in regard to the provisions of the law in detail: To Article 2 The exercise of the power