Vatican City, July 23.
Pope Pius, who has made several unsuccessful efforts to promote peace in Europe, believes that European peace efforts should be concentrated on encouraging direct Polish-German negotiations to solve the Danzig crisis, responsible prelates disclosed here last night.
The Pope, it was said, has little hope in mediation by Britain resulting in a peaceful solution to the Danzig dispute. He was said to believe that the only possible solution could come from direct negociations between Berlin and Warsaw.—United Press.
London, July 23.
Pope Pius and Premier Benito Mussolini are attempting to arrange a peaceful settlement of the Danzig crisis, the London "Star" reported yesterday.
The Pope was said to have submitted to Germany and Italy a suggestion that Danzig retain its present status for another five years by which time tension in Europe might be less and a compromise settlement possible, Premier Mussolini was said to have sent his views on the proposal directly to Chancellor Adolf Hitler by special courier. "Mussolini wants to avoid war at all costs," the paper said.—United Press.
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