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Hugemberg has too small a movement. He has only considerably slowed down our development. We must first gain complete power if we want to crush the other side completely. While still gaining power one should not start the struggle against the opponent. Only when one knows that one has reached the pinnacle of power, that there is no further possible upward development, shall one strike.

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"Now we stand before the last election. Regardless of the
outcome there will be no retreat, even if the coming election
does not bring about a decision. One way or another, if the
election does not decide, the decision must be brought about
even by other means. I have intervened in order to give the
people once more the chance to decide their fate by them-
selves. This determination is a strong asset for whatever
must possibly happen later. Does the election bring no re-
sult, well, Germany won't go to ruin. Today, as never be-
fore, everyone is under the obligation to pledge himself to
success. The necessity to make sacrifices has never been
greater than now. For Economy I have the one wish that it
go parallel with the internal structure to meet a calm
future. The question of restoration of the Wehrmacht will
not be decided at Geneva, but in Germany, when we have
gained internal strength through internal peace.
There are only two possibilities, either to crowd back the
opponent on constitutional grounds, and for this purpose
once more this election or a struggle will be conducted with
other weapons, which may demand greater sacrifices.
would like to see them avoided. I hope the German people
thus recognize the greatness of the hour. It shall decide over
the next 10 or probably even 100 years. It will become a
turning point in German history, to which I pledge myself
with glowing energy." (D-203).

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At this same meeting, Goering declared that the impending election of 5 March 1933 would certainly be the last one for the next 10 years, and probably even for the next 100 years (D–203).

In a memorandum dated 22 February 1933 describing this meeting, Krupp wrote that he had expressed to Hitler the gratitude of approximately 25 industrialists present for the clear expression of his views and emphasized, on behalf of all present, that it was time to clarify the political situation in Germany (D-204).

(b) On 25 April 1933, Krupp, as Chairman of the Reich Asssociation of German Industry (Reichsverbandes der Deutschen In

dustrie) submitted to Hitler his plan for the reorganization of German industry and in connection therewith, undertook to bring the Association into line with the aims of the conspirators and to make it an effective instrument for the execution of their policies. 1. In the letter of transmittal, Krupp stated that his plan of reorganization was characterized by the desire to coordinate "economic measures and political necessity, adopting the Fuehrer's conception of the New German State" (D-157).

2. In the plan of reorganization itself Krupp stated:

"The turn of political events is in line with the
wishes which I myself and the Board of Directors
have cherished for a long time. I am convinced
that, under the threat of the impoverishment of
our people, the machinery of government must be
simplified to the utmost. For the same reason I
did not fail to recognize a long time ago the ne-
cessity of rationalizing our economic system.
"Convinced that the opportunity of the hour must
not be missed to obtain the best for our economic
system, I am employing the authority bestowed
upon me by the Presiding Council to carry out a
double task:-

1. In the negotiations with the Reichschancellor
and his representatives I shall make it my goal to
coordinate, in the field of organization of indus-
trial associations, the economically reasonable with
the politically necessary.

2. In reorganizing the Reich Association of German Industry I shall be guided by the idea of bringing the new organization into agreement with the political aims of the Reich Government and at the same time to make it so rational and forceful that it can be an effective instrument of industrial enterprise, according to the relative importance of the industry." (D-157)

(c) In a speech delivered on 18 October 1933, on the occasion of the first meeting of the Committee for Industrial and Social policy of the Reich Association of German Industry, Krupp reaffirmed his aim to bring the Association into complete accord with the political goals of the Nazi government and stated, inter alia:

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To have united the purposes of an entire Nation,

is the great historical achievement of the man in whose strong
hands our President has placed the fate of our people. When
Reichschancellor and Fuehrer Adolf Hitler called the General
Council of Economy together for the first time on the 20th of
September, I had the honor to thank him for the confidence
which he had put in the men of the practical business world
by calling them to the General Council. I pledged to him un-
restrained support in his Government in its exceedingly dif-
ficult task from all branches and organizations of Economy.
"I may repeat now what I said then: "The unshakable faith
of our Reichschancellor and Fuehrer in the future of our
people gives also to the men of business the courage and the
strength to put everything in the reconstrutcion of a healthy
National Economy in a strong National State under National
Socialist leadership'.

"You, too, gentlemen, if I am certain of your confidence, are
bound to this pledge. It holds in itself, for all of us, the
deeply felt obligation to be the guarantors for the uncondi-
tional execution of the Fuehrer's will in all links and branches
of Industry. May the spirit of devotion to duty which in-
spires us always dominate this Committee's conferences!
"I ask you, gentlemen, to rise and to join me in the toast: To
the venerable President of the German Reich, General Field-
marshal Von Hindenburg and the German People's Chancel-
lor and Fuehrer, Adolf Hitler: 'Sieg Heil'." (D-353)

(2) Krupp organized, sponsored, and made substantial financial contributions to the Hitler Fund (Hitler Spende), with knowledge that the funds were to be used to further the objectives of the SA and SS.

(a) In a letter to Schacht dated 30 May 1933, Krupp wrote: "As Dr. Hoettgen and I had the opportunity of mentioning to you yesterday, it is proposed to initiate a collection in the most far-reaching circles of German industry, including agriculture and the banking world, which is to be put at the disposal of the Fuehrer of the NSDAP in the name of "The Hitler Fund', which would replace collections in many cases separately organized of the various NSDAP organizations and the Stahlhelm. It has been decided to appoint a management council for this central collection; I have accepted the chairmanship of the management council at the unanimous request of the principal federations, inspired by the wish to

collaborate with my full strength in this task which is to be a symbol of gratitude to the Fuehrer of the nation.” (D-151) (b) A circular written by Hess in August 1933, which was found among Krupp's files, specifically states that one of the purposes of the Hitler Fund is "to put at the disposal of the Reich leadership the funds required for the unified execution of the tasks which fall to the lot of the SA, SS, ST, HJ, political organizations etc." (D-151).

In a letter dated 15 August 1934, from Lutze, Chief of Staff of the SA, which was found among Krupp's papers, authority was granted, with the approval of the Deputy Fuehrer, to Gauleiter Terboven to use a special part of the year's Hitler Fund in the interest of the SA in the Ruhr district (D–368).

(c) From the inception of the Hitler Fund until the collapse of Germany, the Fried. Krupp Cast Steel Works in Essen (main company in the Krupp organization) alone contributed 4,738,446 marks to that fund (D-325; the above figure is the total amount shown on the chart, not here reproduced*). This assistance to the Hitler Fund was supplemented by large contributions made by the other Krupp companies.

(3) Krupp, both privately and through the Krupp firm, made substantial contributions to the Nazi Party and affiliated organizations.

(a) For contributions by Fried. Krupp Cast Steel Works in Essen, see D-325.

(b) In June 1935, Krupp contributed 100,000 marks to the Nazi Party out of his personal account (D-332; D-373).

(4) In numerous public addresses, Krupp supported the measures adopted by the conspirators in the execution of their program.

(a) In a speech urging every German to approve Germany's withdrawal from the disarmament conference and the League of Nations, Krupp said:

46* * * Just as the 5th of March brought about the change from chaos to order, from disgrace to honor in domestic policy so, on November 12, the unanimous "Yes" of the German people concerning the foreign policy of the Reich Government, shall and must give ample proof to the entire world that every citizen who is worthy of the German name, stands uncondi

*. This and subsequent similar charts have been omitted from this publication because of their length and complexity, and the relative unimportance of the issue for which they have been cited.

tionally behind the Reich Government as led by the Reich Chancellor, and its foreign policy which is dictated by the commandment of self-respect."

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When the radio broadcasts the results of the People's Election on the evening of November 12, the entire world must know that: Germany stands in the camp of Adolf Hitler." (D-393).

(b) In a speech delivered on 26 January 1934, Krupp expressed approval of the leadership principle in industrial relations, under which the entrepreneur became the leader and the workers became his followers. In the course of this speech he said:

"National-Socialism has liberated the German worker from the clutches of a doctrine which was basically hostile both for employer and employee. Adolf Hitler has returned the worker to his nation; he has made of him a disciplined soldier of labor and therefore our comrade. When, on the other hand, the new State awards to the enterpriser the role of leader in economy and labor, then we know that: Leadership has obligation!

"The enterpriser and his leading officers are the trustees for the material welfare of our people." (D-392).

(c) In a speech delivered on 10 August 1934, in connection with the plebiscite to approve Hitler's dual appointment as president and chancellor after Hindenburg's death, Krupp said:

"Let us all follow him now also, our Leader, our Reich-and People's Chancellor.

"In an exceptionally short time he has eliminated the quarrel between parties, has guaranteed unity to the Reich and has assured to every German pride to work, has brought the opportunity for work to the near future. On 19 August all our votes borne of deep trust and proven confidence shall go to the man acclaimed by those hearts of many thousands and millions who cannot, because of their age, go to the polls but who daily join us, who are permitted to vote, in the Cry: Heil Hitler!" (D-386).

(d) In a speech dated 27 October 1935, Krupp stated:

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Our thoughts fly therefore by themselves in this festive hour of our plant community, to the man whom we thank for the ressurection of our Nation: Adolf Hitler, the patron of German labour and German art. Unanimously we will confess and pledge ourselves to stand behind the

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