In consequence of the Danzig Government's defiance and obstruction rendering the operation of the League of Nations mandate impossible, and of S. Lester's new appointment, the League of Nations Council decided to lay upon the Polish Government the main responsibility in Danzig; A. Forster's speech attacking S. Lester; Danzig celebrations following the announcement of S. Lester's departure received a chill when the Council resolution was known; A. Greiser's speech stating that Danzig had obtained its full sovereignty; campaign against Opposition.
K. Papée, Polish representative in Danzig, nominated to Prague; disputes between Danzig and Poland regarding the railway employees; article in the "Vorposten", official organ of the National-Socialist Party, envisaging a renewal of Danzig relations with the League of Nations.
Confidential draft minutes on the meetings held from 22 to 25 January 1937 by the Committee of Three composed of Great-Britain, France and Portugal replaced then by Sweden; comments made by J. Avenol, A. Eden and Y. Delbos on Polish-Danzig agreement; memo in French of 11 January 1937 from J. Beck to A. Eden on Polish-Danzig agreement.
Events of past six weeks - New Danzig government policy; role of Hitler; riots in Poland, anti-sovietism; session with Danzig Senate; possible renewal of S. Lester's mandate; 11 May session of League of Nations; Abyssinia; S. Lester's re-appointment: A. Eden, J. Avenol; future League of Nations position in Danzig; disarray in Geneva; Dublin reaction to work in Danzig; American Shoe Club: collection of shoes that have been worn by men of renown.
The "Landespolizei" was disbanded, but the "Einwohnerwehr" continued in existence; A. Greiser and the Council's recommendations; press suppressions.
Appeal from Danzig Opposition Parties against the validity of the elections of 7 April 1935 on the grounds of terrorism against voters, exclusive propaganda of the Nazi candidatures, etc.; in the case of a new election the National Socialist Party would be placed in a minority.
Message by Colonel Strutt wishing prosperity to Danzig, Colonel Strutt was apparently in 1920 the commanding officer of the Allied Forces in Danzig, Strutt's message was published by the "Vorposten", national-socialist newspaper, organ of Gauleiter A. Forster; rumours on A. Forster's and A. Greiser's relationships; display on public buildings of Party flags and emblems: enclosed is a Letter of 18 November 1935 from S. Lester to A. Greiser on Nazi Flags.
The subject of the "Danziger Vorposten" article is not mentioned.
Mysterious disappearance of S. Lester's letter in the Danzig Post Office, it seemed there was an interference in the Danzig Post Office and that S. Lester's letters were read by spies, trick to catch Post Office.