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Extract from the "Irish Times" on the dispute between the Governments of the United Kingdom and Persia regarding the Anglo-Persian Oil Company; Teheran Government's assurance of not taking measures against the oilfields worked by the Anglo-Persian Oil Company; Great Britain's claim that the confiscation of the concession was contrary to international law; as Acting President of the League of Nations Council in the place of E. de Valera, S. Lester sent a telegram to both Governments to try to fairly settle the dispute.

Problem of the oilfields worked by the Anglo-Persian Oil Company; preliminary agreement reached.

On S. Lester's work as Chairman of the League of Nations Committee dealing with the Bolivia-Paraguay dispute over the Gran Chaco region.

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.

S. Lester's appointment as Danzig High Commissioner was a tribute not only to himself but also to Ireland; short biography of the Bishop of Danzig, O'Rourke.

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.

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.