The Archive · 1940

Nazis Kavaging Polish People

Allies to issue Plain Narrative- of Facts on Known German Atrocities London, Feb, 2. France and Great britain will shotty issue a "declaration to the world to denounce German atroci-

Ges an Fond Wnien, according tO a flood of reports from reliable well-known observers, are. assuming the proportions of a veritable cams paign to exterminate the Polish peoples, it was learned today.

The suggestion that such a des claration be rabe was made by Count Edouard Raczynski, Polish Ambassador here, to the Foreign Secretary, Lord. Halifax, it was understood, during their meeting on Wednesday: Count Razynski painted a sombre picture of the Yoiish people's hapless existence under the iron heel of German persecution, ani anglo-French investigations launched to confirm reports emanate. ing irom unoricial sources served only to prove their assertions.

Upon close study of ihe whole subject, it was understood the British. and French Governments agreed that some declaration, setting before the world We German system of domination, is absolutely necessary. The date of publication now is being considered, f]

The Allied declaration will be made in the form of a simply-worded statement drawn up on the basis of reports not from secret agents, but from observers who are held in high esteem. Every effort will be made to present nothing but the essential truths. t

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