RAINER: It was because of the plebiscite.
DR. KUBUSCHOK: Once again, my question is: Would the matters which were discussed have led one to believe it was a specially called conference, or rather was it a social gathering during which political questions cropped up and this topical matter came up for discussion?
RAINER: It was a casual meeting which had been improvised because Von Papen’s presence in Vienna coincided with the new political situation.
DR. KUBUSCHOK: Were any resolutions passed?
RAINER: No.
THE PRESIDENT: The witness can retire.
[The witness left the stand.]
DR. STEINBAUER: With the permission of the Tribunal I shall now call the witness Dr. Guido Schmidt.
[The witness Schmidt took the stand.]
THE PRESIDENT: Will you state your full name.