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Volume #14 - 1066. | |
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CHAPITRE XII EUROPE, L'UNION SOVIÉTIQUE ET LE MOYEN-ORIENT | |
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5E PARTIE POLAND | |
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SECTION
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1066. |
DEA/8508-4D |
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Extrait du procès-verbal de la réunion des chefs de direction | |
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Ottawa,
le 6 janvier 1948 |
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POLISH ART TREASURES | |
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26. In regard to Polish art treasures, Mr. Riddell referred to the fact that efforts made during the summer to reach a settlement by agreement had failed and the Canadian Government had been criticized in the Polish press for its endeavours in this regard. Inaccurate accounts of the proposals made had appeared in the Polish press. These statements were not only disagreeable but were also a breach of confidence. The Polish Government had subsequently requested the Canadian Government to institute judicial procedures for the return of the treasure. The Polish authorities have now been informed that the Government would request the police to locate the treasures if it were possible to do so but that it would not itself institute any legal proceedings. It was the intention to announce this decision, and at the same time to correct the misleading statements which had appeared in the Polish press on this subject. A copy of the draft press release was given to the Polish Chargé d'Affaires who had objected to its publication. Consideration is now being given to these objections and it is expected that some kind of public statement will be made shortly. | |
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