Mahler wrote to Strauss in mid 1901: "Concerning Feuersnot, the censor seems, horribile dictu, to be making difficulties, since the work has not yet been passed, so that I am not in a position to send the contracts to Fuerstner. I fear you may have to accept changes ... Alas, there is no placating these powers."
Mahler penned a letter to Strauss in mid 1901: "Regarding Feuersnot, the censor appears to be causing problems, despite the work not having been reviewed yet, so I am unable to send contracts to Fuerstner. Unfortunately, it seems you may have to make concessions ... Regrettably, these authorities are difficult to appease."