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France reaffirming m strong terms
their pledge to aid Poland in event
OF an attack upon her, but at the
same time advocating negotiation
by Germany and Poland, was con-
sidered another possibility.
In some political quarters there
were suggestions the British Parlia-
ment should be recalled Immediately
and used as medium for new
British warning to Germany.
Some Britons discounted the ef-
fectiveness of any move toward
! mediation or a peace appeal by
the small Oslo powers pending
some indication of more con-
ciliatory attitude by Germany.
Recalls Halifax Statement,
Meanwhile, British government
spokesman, referring to a state
ment of policy by Lord Halifax, July
20, declared "the position remains as
stated and is unchanged in any re-
spect.'
In that statement Lord Halifax
said that the doctrine of force bars
the way to settlement" of Ger
many's claims and that "in the
event Of further aggression we are
resolved to use at once the whole
OF our strength in fulfillment OF our
pledges"
The spokesman said Germany and
Italy had had ample opportunity to
be familiar with this policy.
AS he spoke LORD Halifax was at
10 Downing Street giving Prime
Minister Chamberlain an urgent re-
port on developments since the
Prime Minister left two weeks ago
for a fishing vacation in Scotland.
Lord Halifax avoided Downing
street crowds by slipping through a
garden door. He stayed for lunch
after a two-hour talk.
ore-Belisha Stops in Paris.
War Secretary Hore-Belisha,
hurrying back from a vacation on
the French Riviera, stopped in Paris
for his talk with Premier Daladier.
French war ministry sources said
Mr.. Hore-Belisha and M. Daladier
discussed the German harvest in
comparison with that of France and
Great Britain.
Intense diplomatic and military
activity throughout Europe Gre
ated an impression in political
circles the stage is being set for
developments pointing the way to
peace or war, possibly before the
week ends.
Many observers viewed trends of
the past several days as indicating
that from some quarters might come
concrete proposal for a formula
OF negotiation whose rejection or
consideration would decide whether
Europe's problems are to be decided
at the conference table or on the
battlefield.
Final Offer Possible.
One possibility that attracted dis
cussion was that of Germany max
ing final cffer" to Poland on de-
mands for Danzig and link with
East Prussia through Pomorze (the
Polish corridor).
In Berlin, the press insisted
Polish insolence" was speedily ex-
hausting German patience" and
Der Tag"-day of accounting-was
spoken of with increasing frequency.
But some papers limited Poland
might yet save herself" by init
ating an acceptable suggestion.
At Danzig yesterday Nazi District
Leader Albert Forster told a crowd
OF uniformed police the hour ap-
proaches now" and added, when
1t comes We will win"
There was still the possibility that
Poland, feeling the pressure of ex-
tensive military activities on her
borders. might advance some plan.
Poles Willing to Talk.
The Poles, stiffly opposed to nego-
tiations under pressure and in
sistent that Danzig is vital to Po-
lands independence, nevertheless
several times have voiced willingness