The Archive · 1939

British and French Governments

Polish circles gave the impression here today that Poland is seriously considering the lodging of a virtual ultimatum with Nazi authorities in Danzig. The Note, in any event, will demand the cessation of military preparations on the grounds that such action violated the treaty provisions under which Danzig became a League of Nations mandate under Polish patronage. Polish quarters disclosed the Note also insists on the dissolution of the new Danzig Heimwehr and the removal of German guns from Nanzig hill-tops.

Polish quarters implied that the Note would constitute a threat to send Polish troops into Danzig to enforce Poland's demands, Meanwhile, Sir Nevile Henderson, British Ambassador to Berlin, arrived in London on furlough and confer with the Prime Minister, Mr. Neville Chamberlain.

The Cabinet Foreign Affairs Committee late yesterday discussed the question of British financial assistance to Poland and met again later to consider the latest Soviet reply to Anglo-French proposals for a triple military alliance.—United Press.

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