The decision to suspend the boycott after a preliminary trial of one day, the Jewish Telegraphic Agency learns, was not arrived at without a great deal of conflict and discussion between the German cabinet, and intervention by prominent Germans. It is understood that the actual decision was due largely to a threat by Baron von Neurath that he would resign unless Hitler agreed to some modification. There is also proof that the Cabinet has been flooded with requests and appeals from German ship ping companies, export houses, and banks imploring a suspension of the boycott and predicting serious consequences for the country unless that were done.
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