Von Neurath's opposition to the Anschluss was one of the reasons of his dismissal; A. Forster's role, trip to Italy, Poland; Danzig and German plebiscite; poor press reporting; A. Hitler on the role of Danzig between Poland and Germany; the League of Nations has lost in Danzig; 2000 Jews in Danzig still trust in the League of Nations.
Survey on International Affairs by Toynbee on Danzig for '36; S. Lester's comments; constant uncertainty regarding German line; A. Greiser's and A. Forster's characters; A. Greiser's departure from reception in 1936; Polish alarm in July 1936; Poland's position with League of Nations in retreat; J. Avenol and not Council responsible for S. Lester's appointment as Deputy Secretary-General; C. Burckhardt's sympathy towards National-Socialists.
A. Eden on the Danzig Constitution; powers of Danzig government; A. Forster would benefit by Constitutional change; A. Greiser-A. Forster; Komarnicki and Polish information activities; hopes for delay in Constitution changes; moderates and extremists within the Nazi party; international criticism unites Nazi party; A. Forster's attachment to British; invitation to J. Avenol to visit Danzig; evolution of National-Socialist party; careerism of Danzig National-Socialist leaders.
Visit to Danzig of P.J. Goebbels, Minister in charge of all Nazi propaganda; increasing nazification of the Free City thanks to the cooperation of the new High Commissioner C. Burckhardt from Switzerland and J. Beck's policy; the Nazi A. Forster had become the dictator of the Free City.
A. Forster, Danzig High Commissioner S. Lester, Polish representatives and Germany invited by Danzig press.
K. Papée on A. Greiser and the policy of "fait accompli", that will gravely affect Polish-Danzig relations; A. Forster's speech against Poland; A. Greiser's shock as a result of Polish representations.
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.
Following S. Lester's departure from Danzig, Nazis proceeded to the arrest and suppression of all the political opponents; A. Forster declared that Danzig wanted no more High Commissioners.
Extract from the "Danziger Morgenzeitung" : struggle for the German cause and for National-Socialism in separated Danzig; action against the Danzig High Commissioner and the League of Nations; no need of another League of Nations High Commissioner; Poland's rights in Danzig.
Extract from the "Daily Telegraph": speeches made by A. Greiser and A. Forster on the future of Danzig, explaining that Danzig wanted no more High Commissioners and should return to the Reich.