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Document · 1933.10.27
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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.

Document · 1933.10.27
Part of Private Archives

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.

Document · 1933.10.28
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Appointment of the Danzig High Commissioner: S. Lester, an Irishman, was the candidate favoured by all nations concerned, except Poland, who objected to the appointment of a British subject; Poland humiliated the Irish Free State by considering Irish people as citizen-subjects of Imperial Britain; after Poland's objection S. Lester withdrew his candidature.

Document · 1933.10.27
Part of Private Archives

Extract from the "Irish Independent": S. Lester's appointment as Danzig High Commissioner was a tribute not only to himself but also to Ireland; S. Lester's supporters in his election as Danzig High Commissioner; chronology of events on Danzig and on the Danzig-Polish relationships.