The League of Nations Council unanimously appointed S. Lester as High Commissioner at Danzig for a period of three years from 15 January 1934; short biography on S. Lester.
On S. Lester's fulfilment of his future task at Danzig.
S. Lester's letter of thanks for a publication on Danzig and the German-Polish problem entitled "Dantzig et quelques aspects du problème germano-polonais", published in 1932 by the Carnegie Foundation; letters dated 24th November and 2nd December from S. Lester resquesting the Carnegie Foundation an English translation of the publication on Danzig; letter dated 28th November from the Secretary-General of the Carnegie Foundation explaining that it only existed an article in English from van Hamel published in the "bulletin de la Conciliation Internationale américaine, no.288".
The Department of External Affairs approved the secondment of S. Lester to the service of the League of Nations for a period of three years, at the end of the period of secondment, S. Lester would revert to a position in the national Service at least equal to the position, namely, that of Principal Officer, which he held.
Extract from the "Evening Herald": S. Lester appointed High Commissioner of Danzig by the Council of the League of Nations; Poles' protest against his election; S. Lester supported by J. Simon, leader of the British delegation at Geneva.
About the guard detachment for the Polish war material depot: appeal from the Free City of Danzig regarding the reinforcement of the Polish guards at the Westerplatte; on J. Simon's report regarding the harbour police; and on the death of Thomas S. Adams, Professor at the Yale University and American member of the Fiscal Committee.
Duties of the Danzig High Commissioner.
Friendly reception in Danzig to welcome S. Lester when he took up his duties of High Commissioner: S. Lester emphasized the fact that Poles, Germans and Danzigers thought that an Irishman would understand their respective points of view and defend their respective interests.
S. Lester appointed High Commissioner at Danzig by the Council of the League of Nations; Poles' protest against his election; S. Lester supported by J. Simon, leader of the British delegation at Geneva.
Extract from "The Times": J. Avenol's speech on the crisis in the League of Nations' affairs - A few Member States intended to withdraw from the League of Nations, others requested radical changes - A majority of countries in the world appeared to be losing confidence in the League of Nations' ability to deal with major problems - Problem of the vote of confidence to be asked by J. Avenol - The problem of disarmament was the main cause of the crisis in the League of Nations' affairs: the question of the reduction of armaments was relegated to the background by the League of Nations Disarmament Conference - J. Avenol's answer to various criticisms made of the League of Nations: problem of equality between States and the possibilities for the revision of treaties that were inadequate - Methods of work at Geneva also criticized: too many speeches, documents and committees.