He then told Hitler that Hindenburg was close to declaring martial law and turning the government over to the Reichswehr if Hitler did not take immediate steps against Röhm and his brownshirts.
Han meddelte herefter Hitler, at Hindenburg var tæt på at erklære undtagelsestilstand og overlade styret til Reichswehr, hvis Hitler ikke straks greb ind over for Röhm og hans brunskjorter.