760C.62/807: Telegram
The Ambassador in Poland (Biddle) to the Secretary of State
Warsaw, August 13,
1939—3 p.m.
[Received 6:38 p.m.]
[Received 6:38 p.m.]
168. For the President and Secretary. Your 33, August 11, 3 p.m.
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- In response to President’s message which I delivered in person at 11:30 today, Colonel Beck stated he was profoundly sensible of the President’s friendly interest and fully appreciated the importance of the comprehensive suggestion contained in his message.
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- He thereupon reiterated observations in effect contained in my No. 167, August 11, midnight, adding that, as outlined in his May 5th address, Poland would have to resist a threat to her vital interests and principles. However, he and his associates would continue (a) to [Page 214] the utmost of their ability to confine the dispute within limits of diplomatic action and (b) not to permit their emotions to cloud their perspective.
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- In this connection Beck drew my attention to message just received from Polish Ambassador to London that Cadogan had conveyed expression of Halifax’s appreciation of the manner in which Warsaw continued to handle the delicate situation in Danzig.
Biddle