On 2 July I met some friends in the Constitutional Club. We discussed the current situation and they gave a pretty clear picture of public opinion in Great Britain.
As this summary of public opinion in Great Britain was the basis for my discussions afterward with Göring, I think I should quote it.
“Outline of conclusions reached by observation of conditions in Great Britain and by conversations with people of the country:
“A. Agreement that Berchtesgaden and Czechoslovakia have shaken confidence, and that immediately after Berchtesgaden, before Czechoslovakia could possibly be in a position to accomplish by co-operation many things already decided upon by Germany.
“B. Public opinion in Great Britain now extremely bitter. It is resolved: so far and no farther.
“C. Great Britain from now on has obligations which did not exist at time of Berchtesgaden meeting. Poland and Danzig: An attack on Danzig means war with Poland and Britain. Great Britain will be involved automatically as a consequence of its obligations. Hence, automatically, war with Great Britain.
“D. Great Britain does not make her strength known; this is not even known to the British public.”
Then follows Statement Number 2, about Lord Halifax’s speech:
“My personal observations indicate that England stands firmly behind its declarations. . . .”
THE PRESIDENT: One moment. I am afraid the Russian is coming through on the French again. I am afraid the Tribunal must adjourn then.