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Extract from the "Evening Mail" on both S. Lester's appointment as High Commissioner in Danzig and J. McDonald's appointment as High Commissioner for Jewish refugees; Poland's objection to S. Lester's election; J. Simon's support to S. Lester; short biography on S. Lester.

S. Lester's appointment as Danzig High Commissioner was a tribute to himself, as well as to Ireland and its judicial impartiality; situation in Danzig; photograph of S. Lester.

Extract from "Le Temps": after Poland's objection, Poland's satisfaction to S. Lester's appointment as Danzig High Commissioner.

S. Lester's appointment as Danzig High Commissioner: he officially took his functions on 15 January 1934; in the meantime, Helmer Rosting (Denmark), who was S. Lester's predecessor as Danzig High Commissioner, was still in charge of the office; Poland withdrew his objection to S. Lester's election; J. Simon's support to S. Lester.

Extract from the "Journal des Nations": closing session of the League of Nations Council on S. Lester's appointment as High Commissioner at Danzig for a period of three years starting from 15 January 1934; S. Lester's role to play in Danzig: he will have to respect the Danzig Constitution and the freedom of the city; short biography on S. Lester.

Extract from the "Irish Independent": chronology of events on Danzig; short biography on S. Lester; Poland's objection to S. Lester's election; S. Lester's candidature supported by J. Simon and P. Boncour; duties of the Danzig High Commissioner; photograph of S. Lester.

Extract from the "Irish News Belfast" on two appointments made by the League of Nations Council: S. Lester as Danzig High Commissioner and J. McDonald, a director of the American Foreign Policy Association, as High Commissioner for Jewish refugees; Poland's objection to S. Lester's appointment; short biography on S. Lester.

Extract from the "Belfast Newsletter" on two appointments made by the League of Nations Council: S. Lester as Danzig High Commissioner and J. McDonald as High Commissioner for Jewish refugees; Poland's objection to S. Lester's appointment; short biography on S. Lester.

Extract from the "Northern Whig": S. Lester's appointment as High Commissioner of Danzig; S. Lester's appointment sponsored by J. Simon, Britain's Foreign Secretary; Poland withdrew her opposition to S. Lester's election.