Danzig

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R136/4/5782/5782 Ammunition for Poland at the Port of Danzig - Transmits copy of despatch No. 114 to the Conference of Ambassadors, stating that Greeks ships, carrying ammunition for Poland, have arrived in the Port, but that Danzig dockers refuse to handle ammunition. As any interference on the part of Sir R. Tower may lead to a port strike, he has refused to take any action, pending instructions from the Conference of Ambassadors, unless assured that Polish Government are in urgent need of ammunition. File 1920.07.28
R136/4/5853/5782 Ammunition for Poland at the Port of Danzig - Sir R. Tower (Report No. 114) - Transmits copy of despatch No. 116 to the President of the Council of Ambassadors, reporting refusal of the Danzig dockers to handle munitions of war for Poland in S.S. "Triton". The dockets were willing to allow British soldiers to unload the ship, but the employment of Poles would undoubtedly have led to a general strike of the dock labourers. File 1920
R136/4/5854/5782 Ammunition for Poland at the Port of Danzig - Sir R. Tower (Report No. 115) - Transmits copy of despatch No. 117 to the President of the Council of Ambassadors, explaining that the chief reason for the hesitation in insisting on S.S. Triton being unloaded by Poles was the fear of a general strike and consequent interruption of food supplies to Poland. Polish Commissioner has now stated that Poland is in no present need of food supplies. Food conditions in Danzig are very bad. Poles have stopped sending potatoes. File 1920.07.29
R136/4/6388/5782 Ammunition for Poland at the Port of Danzig - Service Français de la Société des Nations (no. 220) - Polish Minister has lodged a protest with the Spain Government, condemning the attitude of the High Commissioner in this matter. File 1920.08.23
R136/4/6479/5782 Ammunition for Poland at the Port of Danzig - Sir R. Tower (no. 135) - Transmits copy of despatch No. 128 to the Conference of Ambassadors, relative to the precautions taken to avoid disturbances in Danzig, on arrival at the Port of ships laden with ammunition for Poland, pending instructions from the Allied Governments and explaining, at length, the reasons for the delay in unloading the French cruiser "Gueydon". Position of Polish immigrants returning from the United States. File 1920.08.25