NO RELAXATION.

TENSION IN EUROPE. Much Diplomatic Activity In Powers' Capitals. TEE NAZI CHALLENGE. British Official Wireless. (Received 12.30 p.m.) RUGBY, August 18. . News telegrams give evidence of considerable diplomatic activity in Paris, Berlin and Rome. In Berlin the British Ambassador, Sir NeVile Henderson, called at Wilhelmstrasse and saw Herr Weizacker, a promin-j ent Foreign Office official. Sir Percy Lorraine, British Ambassador in Rome, who saw Count Ciano yesterday, is reported to be seeing him again this evening. There has been no relaxation of tension in Europe, and in official quarters in London developments are being watched with close attention. Newspaper comment reflects the firm but calm attitude of the British public towards the issues arising out of the Danzig question. The "Daily Telegraph" says: "As Mr. Chamberlain said, there is nothing in the Danzig problem that is incapable of a reasoned, negotiated settlement if the will is there. What Poland, with the support of Britain and France, is resolutely and unalterably opposed to is an arbitrary settlement dictated by force. "The German claim to Danzig is crucial a* a challenge to the peace and security of Europe. Acquiscence in Danzig's incorporation in the Reich by force would imply the abdication of every principle on which international stability and confidence are founded. "It is not merely Danzig, it is human destiny that is at stake, and it is comforting to know that on this occasion the British people have no illusions as to the true issue." The general international situation will be discussed between senior Cabinet Ministers next Thursday, when the Prime Minister, Mr. Chamberlain, returns to London. The date for the Prime Minister's visit to London was fixed before he left for his holiday in Scotland, and according to present plans he will return north after a short stay there. Towards the end of the month he will be at Balmoral as Minister in attendance on the King. Lord Halifax will return to the Foreign Office from Yorkshire on Monday. NEAR A " SHOWDOWN." Diplomatic Reports Received In America. WIRELESSED TO PRESIDENT. NEW YORK, August 18. Diplomatic reports indicating that Europe is approaching a "showdown" have been wirelessed to President Roosevelt, who is on a cruise on board a destroyer off the coast of Nova Scotia. | says the Washington correspondent of I tho "Xcw York Times." ' The reports state that British, French and Polish public opinion continues to run strongly against appeasement. It is anticipated that if there is ft serious development Mr. Roosevelt | and the Secretary of State, Mr. Cordell ■ Hull, who is also on holiday, will 1 return to Washington immediately. '