Extract from the "Irish Times" on S. Lester's high abilities as a diplomatist and tasks as mediator in Danzig between the Germans and Poles; about the Polish "Corridor".
Extract from the "Irish Independent": S. Lester and his family preparing for their move from Geneva to Danzig; life and housekeeping in Geneva; S. Lester's wife invited to the opening of a beauty salon in Dublin.
Extract from the "Chicago League of Nations Chronicle" on S. Lester's appointment supported by all countries members of the League of Nations Council except Poland.
Extract from the "Journal de Genève": S. Lester appointed High Commissioner of Danzig by the Council of the League of Nations; Polish representatives withdrew their objections to S. Lester's election.
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 "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.
The League of Nations Council failed to agree on a successor to Helmer Rosting (Denmark), S. Lester's predecessor as Danzig High Commissioner - J. Simon, acting as rapporteur, suggested the appointment of S. Lester (Irish Free State) - The representant of Poland, J. Beck, opposed to S. Lester's appointment and proposed that the retiring High Commissioner be reappointed - The Polish delegate objected to having any representative of a Great Power, or even of any of the British Dominions - As a result of the French delegate Paul Boncour's intervention, the Polish representatives withdrew their objections to S. Lester's election.
Friendly reception accorded to S. Lester when he took up his duties as High Commissioner in Danzig: S. Lester noticed that Poles, Germans and Danzigers thought that an Irishman would understand their respective points of view and defend their respective interests.
S. Lester's appointment as Danzig High Commissioner; chronology of events on Danzig.
Extract from the "Independent": farewell dinner given in honour of S. Lester at the International Club at Geneva, prior to his departure for Danzig, speeches of prominent figures in the international life of Geneva paid tribute to the outstanding qualities S. Lester displayed in his work with and for the League of Nations.