Messersmith, G.S., Berlin. Despatch No. 1301 to Secretary of State [Cordell Hull], Washington.

Enclosure: See Nos. 168 and 169. Violation of treaty rights of American firms in Germany to be stopped; intervention by Department probably not necessary; letter from Dr. [Paul] Bang, Ministry of Commerce, informs instructions have been issued to Kampfbund des Gewerblichen Mittelstandes [Militant Association for Middle Class Trades] to stop publication of list of approved sources of supply; activities against foreign firms and capital come from so-called "Kampfbunde", militant organizations of various groups in German industry; visited Dr. [Erhard] Milch, aide to Goering, and was told that Goering disapproved these activities and it was likely some of the Kampfbunde would be dissolved; leaders now feel strong enough to take action against some of their own Party members when they get out of line