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SENT DEPARTMENT 5052; REPEATED INFORMATION LONDON 319.
Former German General Gerhard Graf von Schwerin, according
to his own admission, has recently returned from England
on a trip ostensibly sponsored by Unilever Corporation,
but which was apparently arranged in order that he might
discuss remilitarization of Germany with certain British
officials.
While in England,
Schwerin said he discussed remilitarization with certain
British officials and MPs, including General Kenneth Strong,
Lord Packenham, Sir Ivone Kirkpatrick David Astor, and
others. British officials who discussed remilitarizatior
with him are alleged to have said that, although the offi-
cial attitude was still negative, majority opinion in Eng-
land now favors remilitarization. He was warned, however,
that British approach to French in this connection had been
unsuccessful. It was suggested that he approach members
of De Gaulle's entourage, however, and in that way endeavor
to influence French opinion. Schwerin says he now plans
to visit Paris in July. He further claims he was told the
US would present no great problem and could "be brought
into line quickly", although American press would probably
create considerable stir for the present.
Upon returning to Germany, Schwerin reported on his trip
to Adenauer who subsequently told him that on the recommenda -
tion of Robertson and British Political Adviser Schwerin
should be his nonofficial military adviser. Adenauer has
subsequently admitted to me that he is using Schwerin as a
nonofficial adviser on matters relating to formation of a
police force and internal security problems.
From the foregoing and from other information reaching me,
it is becoming increasingly evident that the UK is utilizing
pressure for creation of a German police force as a first
step toward the remilitarization of Germany. It is likely
that Adenauer is fully aware of this and may have concurred.
The French and ourselves have, however, regarded the
Chancellor's request
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