The public in Lithuania, in general favoured giving way to the Polish demands, as it was felt that relations between the two countries would be better if diplomatic contacts would be established. Much bitterness over the manner of the Polish demands is general.
The Lithuanian reply considerably eased the tension in Poland where crowds had vociferously demanded the invasion of Lithuania, in demonstrations during the past 24 hours.
Poland backed up its ultimatum by concentrating troops along the frontier.
Marshal Edward—Rydz-Smigly, Chief Inspector of the Polish Army. was enthusiastically greeted on his arrival at Vilna and Warsaw yesterday to interview high Polish official including Col. Joseph Beck, the Polish Foreign Minister, regarding the situation.
A spokesman of the Polish Foreign Office in Warsaw, interviewed by Reuter, said that the strong Note to Lithuania was actually an ultimatum of peace, Poland, he added, was very pleased to resume relations with Lithuania. There was no question of a triumphal conquest of Lithuania.
Tension between the two countries arose out of an incident early this wack, in which Lithuanian guards are alleged to have killed a Polish soldier in ya frontier clash. The situation subsequently became aggravated when fifteen Polish troops are. reported to have crossed the border and abducted a Lithuanian policeman.—Reuter.
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