My telegram 293 Circular B. 28th August. [1]

Following for Prime Minister:-

1. His Majesty's Ambassador [2] delivered the British reply to
Herr Hitler [3] last night. The latter uncompromisingly claimed
the town of Danzig and the whole of the corridor together with the
rectification of Silesia where he stated go per cent. of the
population in the post-war plebiscite had voted for Germany but
which Poland had grabbed. Asked by Sir Nevile Henderson whether he
was willing to negotiate direct with the Poles and to discuss the
question of exchange of populations (my telegram Circular B.291
paragraph 6) [4] he replied in the affirmative as regards the
latter and indicated that the whole question must be discussed
with Goering [5] before a final reply was given.

2. Herr Hitler further asked whether England would be willing to
accept an alliance with Germany. His Majesty's Ambassador speaking
personally did not exclude this possibility providing developments
and events justified it. He also told Hitler that he must choose
between moderation and understanding with England or resorting to
force against Poland. England had never broken her word and would
not break it now. Hitler's written reply will be given today
(Tuesday).

3. It is specially desired extreme secrecy should be observed with
regard to this telegram.