The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-10
Polish government to stiffen its at-


 titude.
 After referring to fears that an attempt would be made to change the status of Danzig by surreptitious measures, Chamberlain said that "in such circumstances 1t was suggested that action taken by Poland to re- store the situation would be an act of aggression"
 Tt was also said that if Poland's action was supported by other pow CTS they would be aiding and abet- ting her in the use of force," the ,, prime minister said.
 No Threat To Citizens
 He added that If this sequence of events occurred, Britain could not regard the issue as a local matter He pointed out that the rights and liberties of residents of Danzig were in no way threatened by this situa- ton.
 Therefore, graver issues affecting Polish national existence and inde- pendence would be raised" Cham bcrlain said, adding that Britain guaranteed to assist Poland in case of a clear threat to her indepen- dence which Poland considers Is vi- tai to resist.
 Britain Firmly Resolved
 He said that Britain was firmly resolved to carry out that under taking. He added that 1t might be possible in clearer atmosphere to discuss a settlement of the Danzig quarrel between Poland and Ger many.
 He recalled that Josef Beck, the Polish foreign minister, on May s said that fl the Reich had peaceful intentions and followed peaceful methods of procedure, negotiations for settlement-probably along the lines of a joint Polish-G German ad- ministration in Danzig--would be possible. He, Adolf Hitler said that would be possible.
 Chamberlain also recalled that on May 28, Adolf Hitter said that he would welcome a move by the Po- fish government to make new ar- arrangements governing relations with Germany and added that such ar- arrangements would have to be based on an absolutely clear obligation equally binding on both parties.
 The prime minister said that the British government realized that re- cent developments had disturbed confidence and made 1t difficult at present to find an atmosphere in which reasonable counselS would prevail.
 Poland Remains Calm
 He said that the Polish govern ment, however, remained calm and that the British government hoped that Danzig might again prove that different nationalities could work together when their real interests coincided.
 Meanwhile, he said, he trusted that all concerned would declare and show their determination not to allow incidents in connection with Danzig to assume such character as might constitute a menace to the peace of Europe.
 Count Edward Racsynski, Polish ambassador, who delivered from Warsaw his governments approval of Chamberlain declaration, sat in the diplomatic gallery during It's delivery, chin in hands, his gaze fixed on Chamberlain through 6 monocle.
 The only other occupant of the gallery was the Belgian ambassador, Baron Cartier de Marchienne. Chamberlain kept his eyes strictly on his paper during the declaration.
 In view of the fact that the dec- laration was known in advance to contain no radical departure from Chamberlain's previous statements on the subject, the house seemed rather apathetic. Anthony Eden, who resigned as foreign secretary in protest over Chamberlain's "ap- basement" policy, lounged in a cor- ner seat with his legs crossed.
 There was stir of interest when Chamberlain referred to the guar antee to assist Poland, and mild cheers when he said he hoped there is still time for negotiations.
 All Doubt Removed
 The cabinet approved last week a declaration intended to remove any doubt that Britain would support Poland if a one-sided effort were made to return Danzig to Germany. The declaration was submitted to the Polish government, and delay was caused, 1t was understood. be- cause Poland suggested an altera- ton in 1t.
 Well-informed sources said that the declaration was calculated to remove any doubt that Poland would have Britain's and Frances - prompt and complete support if she resisted an effort to alter the status Of Danzig directly or indirectly.
 Thus there were increased indica- tions that Danzig might prove to be the line at which Britain and France had decided Maxi expansion Ism must stop.
 Diplomatic quarters here express cd doubt that there would be any sudden move by Germany as re- gards Danzig in the next few weeks. World War and would do 90 again.
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