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S d N. 185 (F.) + 140 (A.) 9/31. Imp. Sonor S. A. Covenant, League Amendments to bring Covenant into harmony with Pact of Paris of Aug. 27, 1928 for renunciation of PART I w ar Letter Nov. 20, 1930 from the Sec.-Gen. to all Members of the League submitting the reps. 0f and Oct. 1930 of Cttee. of Eleven and of 1st Cttee. respectively and requesting observs before , 1931 (C. L. 304. 1930. V) Armaments, Reduction of Replies from the following countries Position of armaments in the various countries Letters (2) Feb. 17, 1931 from Sec.-Gen. to all E stonia A. 11 (a). 1931. V Members and non-Members of the League re­ Jap an A. 11 (a). 1931. v questing particulars regarding (C. L. 23 and 23 (a). 1931- IX) L atvia A. 11 (a). 1931. v Replies from the following countries Norway A. 11 (a). 1931. v Belgium C. 436. M. 183. 1931. IX Crime France C. 287. M. 135. 1931. IX § Collaboration between police forces against and C. 440. M. 187. 1931. IX L etter Ju ly 8, 1931 from Sec.-Gen. to all Members of the League and to those non-Members represented Year-Book of data mentioned in the Covenant, Art. 8 at Conf. of Central Offices for the Repression of Vol. (7th) (1930-1931) Counterfeiting of Currency or referred to in Cls. C. 1. M. 1. 1931. IX resol. of Sept. 9, 1930 quoting and drawing attention to recomms. of Conf. of 0f Central Offices for the Repression of Counter­ feiting of Currency and requesting to be informed of their observs. thereon before May 1, 1932 C. L. 149. 1931. II. A Cinematograph Recomm. March 1931 by Conf. of Central Offices Abolition of customs barriers against educational films for the Repression of Counterfeiting of Currency Conv. (Draft) and Protocol by Prof. recommending Cl. to study possibility of drawing V. V. Pella containing amendments introduced up a Conv. for the establishment of an official Dec. 1929 by Cttee. of Experts and Jan. 1930 by police information bureau and for Perm. Executive Cttee. of Int. Institute for C. 193. M. 76. 1931. II. A, App. 3 § E ducational Cinem atograph (C. 212. M. 100. 1930. C. L. 149. 1931. II. A XII) O. J., XII, No. 5, p. 875 § Memo. May 25, 1931 by Sec.-Gen. summarising or communicating observs. received from Extradition and communication of letters of request Govts, since his memo, of Feb. 15, 1931 L etter Ju ly 8, 1931 from Sec.-Gen. to all Members of O. J., XII, No. 6, p. 1012 the League and to those non-Members represented at Conf. of Central Offices for Repression of Coun­ Belgium * O. J., XII, No. 6, p. 1012 terfeiting of Currency at referred to in C l.’s resol. of Sept. 9, 1930, quoting and drawing attention France ** O. J., X II, No. 6, p. T012 to recomms. of Conf. of M arch 1931 of Central Offices for the Repression of Counterfeiting of H ungary O. J., X II, No. 3, p. 608 ** § Currency and requesting to be informed of their and O. J., XII, No. 6, p. 1013 * observs. thereon before May 1, 1932 C. L. 149. 1931. II- A Italy ** O. J., XII, No. 6, p. 1012 Recomm. adopted M arch 1931 by Conf. of Central Netherlands * O. J-, XII, No. 6, p. 1013 Offices for the Repression of Counterfeiting of Currency recommending conclusion of multilateral Norw ay ** O. J., X II, No. 6, p. 1012 Convs. and judicial Co-operation pending unifi­ cation of rules for Persia ** O. J., X II, No. 6, p. 1012 C. 193. M. 76. 1931. II. A, App. 3 § South Africa * O. J., XII, No. 6, p. 1013 C. L. 149. 1931. II. A O. J., X II, No. 5, p. 875 § Sweden ** O. J., X II, No. 6, p. 1012

Switzerland * O. J., X II, No. 6, p. 1013

U.S.S.R. ** O. J., X II, No. 6, p. 1012 Danzig, Free City of Council, League Financial situation of Rep. (Annual) June 1, 1931 by the Sec.-Gen. on the Loan, 1925, Municipal measures taken to execute the decisions of the Ass. Trustee for on the work of Secret, and on work of Reps., Annual, of A. 6. 1931 No. 6 (March 15, 1930, M arch 15, I931) 63rd Sess., , Geneva C. 230. M. 98. 1931. IL A § O. J., XII, No. 6, p. 99 Summary May 1931 by Secret. (Information Sect.) of work of Monthly Summary, Vol. XI, No. 5 Dispute between Denmark and Norway See : GREENLAND, EASTERN * Summary only. ** Summary in the Sec.-Gen.’s note only. Status, Legal, of certain portions of Disputes, International Pacific settlem ent of Act, General, adopted Sept. 26, 1928 by Ass. on (C. 537. M. 164. 1928 and Err.) Accession by Canada to Economics and Finance Reservations July I, 1931 by British Govt, Action, Concerted, Economic on behalf of Canada made at time of 2nd Conf., on C. L. 169. 1931. VII 1st Sess., Nov. 1930, Geneva Cttee. on Agricultural questions, of Note July 29, 1931 from the Sec.-Gen. to all Members of the League and those Mins, of (C. 149. M. 48. 1931. II. B) non-Members to which Cl. has communi­ Index to cated this Act announcing deposit of C. 149. M. 48. 1931. II. B. Index instrument of this accession by British Govt, on behalf of Canada subject to Cttee. for disc, of British proposal, of C. L. 169. 1931. V II Mins, of (C. 149. M. 48. 1931. II. B) In d e x to Conv., General, to strengthen m eans of preventing C. 149. M. 48. 1931. II. B. Index war Cttee., Spec., to study Meetings, Plen. of Meeting, May 1931, Geneva Mins, of (C. 149. M. 48. 1931. II. B) Cttee., Drafting, to Index to C. 149. M. 48. 1931. II. B. Index Mins, of A. 14. 1931. V II Proceedings of (C. 149. M. 48. 1931. II. B) Conv. (Draft) drawn up Index to See : DISPUTES, INTERNATIONAL C. 149. M. 48. 1931. II. B. Index Pacific settlement of 2nd Sess., March 1931, Geneva Conv., General, to strengthen means, etc. Rep. M ay 3, 1931 by Pres. (M. Colijn) of this sess., to Comm, of Enquiring for European Text (Draft) May 1931, etc. Union on results of Mins, of A. 14. 1931. VII C. 272. M. 125. 1931. V II § Rep. May 1931, of C. 395. M. 158. 1931. VII, Ann. 16 See : DISPUTES, INTERNATIONAL Agriculture Pacific settlement of Credits, Agricultural Conv., General, to strengthen mears, etc. Company, Int. Mortgage, Credit Rep., May 1931, etc. Charter, Constituent of See : ECONOMICS AND FINANCE Observs. by following countries Agriculture Austria A. 14. 1931. VII, Ann. 3 Credits, Agricultural Chili A. 14. 1931. VII, Ann. 3 Company, etc. Denmark A. 14. 1931. VII, Ann. 3 Conv., Constituent Charter and and C. 375. M. 149. 1930. IX, Ann. 2 § Statutes, etc. Finland A. 14. 1931. VII, Ann. 3 Conv., Constituent Charter and Statutes ap­ Irish Free State A. 14. 1931. VII, Ann. 3 proved May 21, 1931 by Cl., and signed on same date creating Sweden A. 14. 1931. VII, Ann. 3 C. 375. M. 155. 1931. II. A § Proposal May 11, 1931 by Polish Govt, for Arts. 2» C. 434. M. 181. 1931. II. A 3 and 3 bis a . 14. 1931. Ann. 4 C. 395. M. 158.1931, VII, Ann. 17(b)

Rep. (Extract) Sept. 1930 by 3rd Cttee. (M. Lange) Amendments proposed May 1931 by Sub. Cttee. on agricultural credits of Comm, on A. 14. 1931. V II, A nn. 2 of Enquiry for European Union to text A. 71. 1930. V II § of May 1931 of Financial Cttee., of Rep. May 1931 by Spec. Cttee. submitting C. 324. M. 149. 1931- V II § draft text and expressing hope that Members C. 395. M. 158. 1931. VII, Ann. 17(a) of League will give their dels, to Ass. the necessary powers to sign it, should it be Letter July 25, 1931 from the Sec.-Gen. approved by Ass. to all European Members of the League forwarding certified true copy of this A. 9. 1931. VII § and Err. * § Conv. showing signatures appended up A. 14. 1931. V II, Ann. 5 to Ju ly 25, 1931 and draw ing attention Text (Draft) by Arb. and Sec. Cttee. to Art. 14 concerning signature and rati­ fication thereof (4th Sess.) of C. L. 178. 1931. II. B A. 14. 1931. VII, Ann. I A. 11. 1930. VII § Letter July 25, 1931 from the Sec.-Gen. iext (Draft) May 1931 by Spec. Cttee. of to all non-European Members of the League forwarding certified true copies of the A. 9. 1931. VII § and Err. * § Conv. showing signatures appended up A. 14. 1931. VII, Ann. 6 to Ju ly 25, 1931

Err. to Fr. text only. C. L. 178(a). 1931. II. B — 4 —

Economics and Finance (continued) Economics and Finance (continued) Agriculture (continued) Bills of exchange. Promissory notes and cheques Credits, Agricultural (continued) Conf. Int., on Company, Int. Mortgage, Credit (continued) 2nd Sess., Feb.-March 1931, Geneva Conv., Constituent Charter and Statutes, etc. A ct Final concluded M arch 19, 1931 by ( continued ) Rep. May 1931 by Sub.-Cttee. for agricultural C. 1 9 4 - M. 77. 1931. II. B § credit of Comm, of Enquiry for European C. 294. M. 137. 1931. 11. B Union submitting amendments to O. J., X II, No. 5, p. 848 § C. 324. M. 149. 1931. V II C. 395. M. 158. 1931. V II, Ann. 17(a) Signatures appended March 19, 1931 to Rep. May 1931 by Comm, of Enquiry for L ist M ay 1, 1931 by Secret, of European Union (3rd Sess.) recommending scheme contained in Financial Cttee.’s C. L. 80. 1931. II. X, Ann. § rep. and draft conv. as amended by its C. 294. M. 137. 1931. II. b Sub. Cttee. O. J., XII, No. 5, p. 862 § C. 367. M. 154. 1931. II § C. 375. M. 155. 1931. II. A § C. 402. M. 165. 1931. II. A § Con vs. concluded March 19, 1931 by C. 395. M. 158, 1931. V II, Ann. 18 See : ECONOMICS AND FINANCE Bills of exchange, etc. Statutes of Conv. concerned See : ECONOMICS AND FINANCE Agriculture Credits, etc. Meetings, Plenary, of Company, etc. Mins, of C. 294. M. 137. 1931. II. B Conv., Constituent Charter and Sta­ tutes, etc. Records of Memo. 1931 by Int. Institute of Agriculture on C. 294. M. 137. 1931. II. B world crisis in relation to agriculture of European States, with particular reference to unemploy­ ment, a memo, on work of World Wheat Conf. Conv. and Protocol concluded March 19, 1931, of March-, the Final Act of this Conf. Geneva, for the settlement of certain conflicts and a memo, with ann. on creation of an Int. of laws in connection with cheques Banking Institution for purposes of short-term agricultural credit C. 194- M. 77. 1931- II. B § C. 323. M. 148. 1931. V II. § C. 294. M. 137. 1931. II. B C. 395. M. 158. 1931. V II, Ann. 20 O. J., XII, No. 5, p. 826 § Summary , 1931 by the Sec.-Gen. of A. 17. 1931. V II, App. VI Signatures appended up to May 1, 1931, to Arbitration clauses x L ist May 1, 1931 by Secret, of Protocol opened for signature Sept. 24, 1923 at G eneva (A. 83. 1923. Ann.) C. L. 80. 1931. II. B. Ann. § C. 294. M. 137. 1931. II. B Conv. opened for signature Sept. 26, 1927 at O. J., X II, No. 5, pp. 832 and 836 § Geneva for execution of arbitral awards given abroad, com pleting (C. 659(1). M. 220(1). 1927) Accession by Great Britain for certain Colonies, Conv. and Protocol concluded March 19, 1931, Protectorates and territories under Mandate Geneva, on stamp laws in connection with cheques N ote June ix, 1931 from the Sec.-Gen. to all Members of the League and to those C. 194. M. 77. 1931- U- B § non-Members referred to in Art. 5 of Pro­ C. 294. M. 137. 1931. II B tocol announcing receipt of notification O. J., X II, No. 5, p. 838 § by the B ritish Govt, of (C. L. 123. 1931. V)

E rr- to C. L. 123. 1931. V. Err. Signatures appended up to May 1, 1931, to Ratification by Poland of L ist May 1, 1931 by Secret, of N ote July 15, 1931 from the Sec.-Gen. to all Members of the League and to those non- C. L. 80. 1931. II. B, Ann. § Members referred to in Art. 5 of Protocol C. 294. M. 137. 1931. H- B announcing deposit of instrument of O. J., XII, No. 5, pp. 843 and 846 § C. L. 161. 1931. V Conv., Protocol and Annexes, concluded March 19. Ratification by Roumania of 1931, Geneva, providing for uniform law for N ote July 10, 1931 from th e Sec.-Gen. to all cheques Members of the League and those non- C. 194. M. 77. 1931. U- B j Members referred to in Art. 5 of Protocol C. 294. M. 137. I 9 3 1- I1- B announcing deposit of instrument of O. J., XII, No. 5. P- 796 ? C. L. 150. 1931. II

Ratification by Siam of Signatures appended up to May I, I 9 3 1 t0 N ote July 29, 1931 from the Sec.-Gen. to all List May 1, 1931 by Secret, of Members of the League and those non- Members referred to in Art. 5 of Protocol C. L. 80. 1931. II- B, Ann. § announcing deposit of instrument of C. 294. M. 1 3 7 - I 9 3 1- 11 g C. L. 171. 1931. II O. J., XII, No. 5, pp. 800 and 824 s Econom ics and Finance (continued) Economics and Finance (continued) Cereals Commerce (continued) Disposal of 1930 stocks of Conv. Commercial, and Protocol concluded March Meeting Feb. 23-25, 1931, Paris 24, 1930, Geneva, by rst Conf. on Concerted Economic Action (C. 203. M. 96.1930. II) Act Final concluded Feb. 25, 1931, by Coming into force of C. 196. M. 79. 1931. II. B * § Tel. May 12, 1931 from the Italian Govt. and Err. ** § (M. Grandi) proposing inclusion on agenda C. 395. M. 158. 1931. V II, Ann. 12 of Comm, of Enquiry for European Union O. J., XII, No. 5, p. 766 § (3rd Sess.) of examination of most appropriate procedure to enable C. 304. M. 143. 1931. V II § Letter May 1931 from the British Govt, C. 395. M. 158. 1931. VII, Ann. 3 announcing impossibility to associate them­ selves with the declarations embodied in Memos, Periodical by Secret, on balance of payment resols. contained in and on Int. Trade Vol. issued containing detailed trade C. 296. M. 138. 1931. V II § statistics of 64 countries including prov. sum­ C. 395. M. 158. 1931. V II, Ann. 12(a) mary figures for 1930 O. J., X II, No. 6, p. 981 Memo, on Int. Trade and Balances of Payments 1927-1929. Vol. Ill Letter May 1931 from the Czechoslovak Note May 6, 1931 by the Belgian Govt, explanatory Govt, giving in connection with para. 1 of its proposal * of Dec. 1930 to the Comm, of of this Act. information as to its imports Enquiry for European Union for institution of a of wheat, wheaten flour and maize procedure of notification and redress in matters relating to int. trade C. 296. M. 138. 1931. VII § C. 307. M. 145. 1931. V II § C. 395. M. 158. 1931. VII, Ann. 12(a) C. 395. M. 158. 1931. VII, Ann. 6 O. J., XII, No. 6, p. 982 Comm., Economic and Financial Cttee., Economic Signatures affixed Feb. 25, 1931, to 35th Sess., June 1931, Geneva C. 196. M. 79. 1931. II. B * § Rep., June 1931, of and Err. ** § C. 427. M. 177. 1931. II. B C. 395. M. 158. 1931. V II, Ann. 12 Co-ordination in Economic questions O. J., XII, No. 5, p. 776 § Sub-Cttee. of Comm, of Enquiry for European U nion on Disposal of future harvest surpluses Meeting, Aug. 1931, Geneva Cttee. of Eleven to study Convocation of 1st Sess., Feb. 26, 1931, Paris of Letter July 18, 1931 from the Sec.-Gen. Rep. Feb. 1931 to Pres, of Comm, of Enquiry, to all Members of the League and to those for European Union, of non-Members represented on Comm, of Enquiry announcing postponement of this C. 192. M. 75. 1931. II. B § m eeting u ntil Aug. 26, 1931 C. 395. M. 158. 1931. VII, Ann. 13 C. L. 181. 1931. VII O. J., X II, No. 5. p. 777 § Tel. July 1, 1931 from the Sec.-Gen. to all European Members of the League and to 2nd Sess., June 1931, Geneva those non Members represented on Comm, Rep. June 1931, of of Enquiry announcing adjournment of this meeting from July to Aug., and the C. 430. M. 179. 1931. V II later notification of exact date C. L . 162. 1931. V II Commerce Currency Clause, Most Favoured N ations Counterfeiting of Rep. June 1931 by Economic Cttee. (35th Sess.) Conv., Int. and Protocol concluded April 20, giving its conclusions with regard to customs 1929, Geneva, for suppression of (C. 153(1). quotas and the nationality of goods M.59(i ).I929. II and Err.) Ratification by Austria of C. 427. M. 177. 1931. II. B, App. I Note July 15, 1931 from the Sec.-Gen. to all Members of the League and to those non- Rep. June 1931 by Economic Cttee. (35th Sess.) Members represented at the Conf. or invited annexing its rep. containing its conclusions to adhere to the Conv. announcing deposit on compatibility of Customs quotas with this of instrument of c L I5? lg3I n clause, summarising the principles laid down by Offices Central on it with regard to interpretation of expression 1 st Conf. of repres. of these Offices, March of "like products", stating that it cannot rep. 1931, Geneva on compatibility of anti-dumping and counter­ vailing duties with this clause until its studies Recomms. concerning collaboration of on dumping have been completed and requesting police forces against Cl. to authorise the communication of its rep. See : CRIM E and appendices to Govts, with recomm. that Collaboration, etc. they follow as far as possible commercial principles laid down therein Recomm. concerning extradition and transmission of letters of request C. 427. M. 177. 1931. II. B See : CRIM E Extradition ^Certified true copy clistr. with C. L. 67. 1931. II. B. hrr. to Fr. text only. * C. 144. M. 45. 1931. Ann. 4. Economics and Finance (continued) Economics and Finança (continued) Customs Formalities Unemployment (continued) Nomenclature, Unification of Mins. (Extract) of meeting held April 22, 1931 ^ Rep. June 1931 by Sub-Cttee. of Experts concern­ I.L.O. Governing Body concerning ing completion before 1931 Ass. of draft nomen­ C. 275. M. 127. i9 3 r. VII s clature C. 427. M. 177. 1931. II. B C. 3 9 5 - M. 158. 1931. VII, Ann. i4 O. J., X II, No. 6, p. 934 Rep. June 1931 by Economic Cttee. requesting Cl. to authorise communication of draft nomen­ Proposals April 1931 by I.L.O., for submission to clature drawn up by Cttee. of Experts to all Comm, of Enquiry for European Union, for Members and non-Members of the League for practical action in connection w ith unemployment observs. within 6 months in Europe C. 427. M. 177. 1931- II- B C. 275. M. 127. 1931. VII § C. 395. M. 158. 1931. VII, Ann. 14 Depression, Economic O. J., X II, No. 6, p. 947 Memo. May 1931 by the French Govt, setting forth means by which it believes the present European Sum m ary May 1931 by I.L.O. of crisis could be remedied C. 275. M. 127. 1931. VII § C. 338. M. 151. 1931. § and Err. * § C. 395- M. 158. 1931. VII, Ann. 14 C. 402. M. 165. 1931. II. A, App. ** § A. 17. 1931. VII, App. 5 C. 395. M. 158. 1931. V II, Ann. 5 O. J., X II, No. 6, p. 945

Rep. May 1931 by Secret, giving brief review of Rep. April 1931 by Unemployment Cttee. of I.L.O, world economic depression with spec, reference as am ended Jan. 1931 by Governing Body, on to Europe c 284. M. 134. 1931- V II § C. 395. M. 158. 1931. VII, Ann. 15 C. 275. M. 127. 1931. VII § O. J., X II, No. 6, p. 965 C. 395. M. 158. 1931. VII, Ann. 14 O. J., X II, No. 6, p. 964 Summary June 26, 1931 by Sec.-Gen. of Rep. July 1931 by U nem ploym ent Cttee. (1st Sess.) A. 17. 1931, App. IV appointed by the Comm, of Enquiry on S tatistics Bulletin, Monthly, of C. 437. M. 184. 1931. VII N um bers issued 1931 June Resol. adopted July 1931 by Unemployment Cttee. (1st Sess.) appointed by the Comm, of Enquiry Monthly Bulletin of Statistics, Vol. XII, No. 6 on C. 437. M. 184. 1931. VII Conv. (Int. and Protocol concluded Dec. 14, 1926, Geneva (505. M. 167. 1930. II and Err.) Veterinary Questions Ratification by Italy of Conv., Int., concerning the export and import of N ote Ju ly 2, 1931 from the Sec.-Gen. to all products of animal origin (other than meat, Members of the League and to those non- meat preparations, fresh animal products, milk Members represented at the Conf. or invited and milk products) to adhere to the Conv. announcing deposit of D eclaration 1931 by G erm an Experts on Sub- instrument of c L I42_ I93I. n Cttee. of Experts on Veterinary Police Measures on draft text of June 1931 of Economic Cttee. Ratification by Roumania of on N ote Ju ly 10, 1931 from the Sec.-Gen. to all C. 427. M. 177. 1931. II. B, Ann. 4 Members of the League and to those non- Members represented at the Conf. or invited Letter July 29,1931 from Sec.-Gen. to all European to adhere to the Conv. announcing deposit Members and non-Members of the League of instrument of c L I52. Ig3I. n requesting before Nov. I, 1931 observs. on draft text of June 1931 of Economic Cttee. and Year-Books on asking to be informed whether it is considered No. 5 (1930/1931) that this draft could serve as a basis for an Int. Conf. Statistical Year-Book, 1930/1931 C. L. 179. 1931. II. B Unemployment L etter July 29, 1931 from the Sec.-Gen. to all Cttee. appointed by the Comm, of Enquiry for Euro­ non-European Members and non-Members of pean Union on the League requesting before Feb. I, 193- Composition of observs. on draft te x t of June 1931 of Economic Rep. July 1931 by this Cttee. giving Cttee. and asking to be informed w hether it is considered that this draft could serve as basis C. 437. M. 184. 1931. V II for an Int. Conf. 1st Sess., July 1931, Geneva C. L. 179 (a). 1931- H- B Rep. of Rep. June 1931 by Economic Cttee. (35th Sess,) See : ECONOMICS AND FINANCE announcing its examination of annexed draft Unemployment text and its request that the draft be sub­ Rep. July 1931, etc. mitted to Govts, for observs. thereon and for information as to whether this draft could Resols. adopted by serve as basis for Int. Conf. on See : ECONOMICS AND FINANCE B C. 427. M. 177. I9 3 1 II. Unemployment Resols. adopted July 1931, etc. Text (Draft) June IQ31 by Economic Cttee. (35th Sess.) of * Err. to Fr. text only. ** E xtract only. C. 427. M. 177. 1931. II. B, Ann. 4 E co n o m ics and Finance (continued) Europe Veterinary Questions (continued) Union of Govts, of Conv., Int., concerning transit of animals, meat» Comm, of Enquiry for and other products of animal origin Composition of Declaration 1931 by German Experts on Sub- Representation of Iceland Cttee. of Experts on Veterinary Police Measures L etter Feb. 26, 1931 from th e Icelandic on draft te x t of June 1931 of Econom ic C ttee. on Govt, accepting invitation * to take part in work of this Comm, and announcing C. 427. M. 177. 1931. II. B, Ann. 4 ulterior submission of names of its repres. Letter July 29, 1931 from Sec.-Gen. to all European C. 188. M. 71. 1931. V II § Members and non-Members of the League C. 395. M. 158. 1931. V II, Ann. 1 (a) requesting before Nov. 1, 1931 observs. on O. J., XII, No. 4, p. 719 § draft text of June 1931 of Economic Cttee. and asking to be inform ed w hether it is consider­ ed that this draft could serve as a basis for an L etter April 1, 1931 from the Sec.-Gen. Int. Conf. to Iceland announcing beginning of the C. L. 179. 1931. II. B Comm.’s 3rd Sess. on May 15, 1931 while stating his impossibility to indicate exactly L etter Ju ly 29, 1931 from the Sec.-Gen. to all when the Comm, will begin examination non-European Members and non-Members of of item III of its agenda the League requesting before Feb. 1, 1932 observs. on d raft te x t of June 1931 of Economic C. 265. M. 120. 1931. V II § Cttee. and asking to be informed whether it is C. 395. M. 158. 1931. V II, Ann. 1 (b) considered that this draft could serve as a basis O. J., XII, No. 6, p. 943 for an Int. Conf. C. L. 179 (a). 1931. II. B Representation of Turkey Rep. June 1931 by Econom ic Cttee. (35th Sess.) Letter Feb. 20, 1931 from the Turkish Govt- announcing its examination of annexed draft text accepting to participate in work of this and its request that the draft be submitted Comm. to Govts, for observs. thereon and for informa­ C. 184. M. 70. 1931. V II § tion as to whether this draft could serve as C. 395. M. 158. 1931. V II, Ann. 1 (a) basis for Int. Conf. on O. J., XII, No. 4, p. 719 §

C. 427. M. 177. 1931. II. B Letter April 1, 1931 from the Sec.-Gen. to Text (Draft) June 1931 by Economic Cttee. Turkey announcing beginning of the (35th Sess.) of Com m.’s 3rd Sess. on M ay 15, 1931 while stating his impossibility to indicate exactly C. 427. M. 177. 1931. II. B, App. 4 (2) when the Comm, will begin examination of item III of its agenda

Conv., Int., for the cam paign against contagious C. 265. M. 120. 1931. V II § diseases for animals C. 395- M. 158. 1931. V II, Ann. 1 (b) Declaration 1931 by German Experts on Sub. O. J., XII, No. 6, p. 943 Cttee. of Experts on Veterinary Police Measures on draft text of June 1931 of Economic Cttee. on Letter April 29, 1931 from the Sec.-Gen. to C. 427. M. 177. 1931. II. B, Ann. 4 Turkey announcing communication of its tel. of April 25, 1931 to Members of the Comm, and stating that examination of Letter Ju ly 29, 1931 from Sec.-Gen. to all E uro­ item III appearing on agenda of its 3rd pean Members and non-Members of the League requesting before Nov. 1, 1931 observs. on draft Sess. will probably begin on May 15, or text of June 1931 of Economic Cttee. and asking 16, 1931 C. 265. M. 120. 1931. V II § to be informed whether it is considered that this draft could serve as a basis for an Int. C. 395- M. 158. 1931. V II, Ann. 1 (b) O. J., XII, No. 6, p. 945 Conf. C. L. 179. 1931. II. B Tel. April 25, 1931 from the Turkish Govt, Letter July 29, 1931 from the Sec.-Gen. to all expressing opinion, in reply to Sec.-Gen’s non-European Members and non-Members of letter of April 1, 1931 th a t the three item s the League requesting before Feb. 1, 1932 appearing on agenda of the Comm.’s observs. on draft text of June 1931 of Economic 3rd Sess. come within scope of the Comm.’s Cttee. and asking to be informed whether it is decision of Jan. 1931 (2nd Sess.) on considered that this draft could serve as a basis for an Int. Conf. C. 265. M. 120. 1931. V II § C. L. 179 (a). 1931. II. B C. 395. M. 158. 1931. V II, Ann. 1 (b) O. J., X II, No. 6, p. 944 Rep. June 1931 by Economic Cttee. (35th Sess.) announcing its examination of annexed draft text and its request that the draft be submitted Representation of U.S.S.R. to Govts, for observs. thereon and for informa­ Letter Feb. 6, 1931 from the U.R.S.S. an­ tion as to whether this draft could serve as nouncing its decision to take part in the basis for Int. Conf. on forthcoming proceedings of the Comm., while reserving its final attitude to future C. 427. M. 177. 1931. II. B work thereof C. 156. M. 53. 1931. V II § Text (Draft) Tune 1931 bv Economic Cttee. C. 395. M. 158. 1931. V II, Ann. 1 (a) (35th Sess.) of O. J., X II, No. 3, p. 545 §

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Europe (continued) Europe (continued) Union of Govt, of (continued) Union of Govt, of (continued) Comm, of Enquiry for (continued) Comm, of Enquiry for (continued) Composition of (continued) 2nd Sess., Jan. 1931, Geneva Representation of U.S.S.R. (continued) Rep. June 26, 1931 by the Sec.-Gen. to Ass Letter April i, 1931 from the Sec.-Gen. to on work of this Sess. and on action taken oïi U.S.S.R. announcing beginning of the its resols. Com m.’s 3rd Sess. on May 15, 1931 while A- 17- 1931- VII stating his impossibility to indicate exactly when the Comm, will begin examination of item III of its agenda Resols. adopted Jan. 1931 by

C. 265. M. 120. 1931. VII § C. 114. M. 41. 1931. VII § C. 395. M. 158. 1931. V II, Ann. 1 (b) C. 144. M. 45. 1931. VII, Ann. 7 § O. J., XII, No. 6, p. 943 A. 17. 1931. V II, App. in O. J., XII, No. 2, p. 472, Ann. 1270 §

Letter April 23, 1931 from the U.S.S.R. stating, in reply to Sec.-Gen.’s letter of 3rd Sess., May 1931, Geneva April 1, 1931, that, according to its inter­ Agenda for pretation, the decision of Comm, of Enquiry Rep. March 31, 1931 by Org. Cttee. of twelve of Jan. 1931 (2nd Sess.) regarding such on the questions to be dealt with by this representation covers the whole work sess. of the Comm.’s 3rd Sess. C. 206. M. 84. 1931. VII § C. 395- M. 158. 1931. V II, Ann. 1 C. 265. M. 120. 1931. V II § C. 395. M. 158. 1931. VII, Ann. 1 (b) O. J., XII, No. 6, p. 943 Convocation of Representation of Iceland, Turkey and Letter April 29, 1931 from the Sec.-Gen. to U.S.S.R. U.S.S.R. announcing communication of See : E U R O PE its letter of April 23, 1931 to Members of Union of Govts, of the Comm, and stating that examination Comm, of enquiry for of item III appearing on agenda of its Composition of 3rd Sess. will probably begin on May 15, or 16, 1931 Representation of country con­ cerned C. 265. M. 120. 1931. V II § C. 395. M. 158. 1931. V II, Ann. 1 (b) O. J., XII, No. 6, p. 945 Rep. June 26, 193I by Sec.-Gen. to Ass. on work of Memo. Jan. 1931 by I.L.O. on the various ques­ A. 17. 1931. VII tions dealt with by the I.L.O. and which are of spec, interest to European States (C. 39. M. 19. 1931-V II) Resols. adopted May 1931 by (C. 380. M. 156. 1931. VII) Sum m ary June 26, 1931 by Sec.-Gen. of Extract on Economic Questions, from A. 17. 1931. V II, App. II C. 395. M. 158. 1931. V II, Ann. 19 * A. 17. 1931. V II, App. VIII Org., Constitution, Procedure Rep. March 31, 1931 by Org. Sub. Cttee. of Twelve, (M. M otta) on Protocol (Draft) May 1931 by U.S.S.R. confirming principle of int. Economic Conf. of peaceful co-existence of countries and undertaking not C. 204. M. 82. 1931. VII § to adopt any discrimination in relation to other A. 17. 1931. V II, App. V II States and regarding as incompatible with its C. 395. M. 158. 1931. V II, Ann. 4 principles any attitude militating against interests O. J., XII, No. 5, p. 764 § of any country subscribing to this protocol

Rep. Dec. 19, 1930 by Sec.-Gen. on certain techn. C. 354. M. 153. 1931. V II § and Err. § questions dealt w ith by the L. of N. (C. 144. C. 395. M. 158. 1931. VII, Ann. 7 M. 45. 1931. VII, Ann. I) Summary June 26, 1931 by Sec.-Gen. of

A. 17. 1931. V II, App. I

Rep. June 26, 1931 by Sec.-Gen. to Ass. outlining work achieved by 1st, 2nd and 3rd Sess. of this Finances, League Cttee. and action taken on resol. of its 2nd Sess. Comm., Supervisory A. 17. 1931. V II Composition of N ote June 26, 1931 by the Sec.-Gen. announcing resignation of Count Carl Moltke of his member 1st Sess., Sept. 1930, Geneva ship on this Comm. Rep. June 26, 1931 by Sec.-Gen. to Ass. on A. 18. 193 !• x w ork of A. 17. 1931. V II * Also distr. in separate form as Extract. G I

Greenland, Eastern Intellectual Co-operation Status, Legal, of certain portions of Rights, Intellectual Dispute between Denmark and Norway regarding Property, Scientific, Protection of Application, Ju ly 12, 1931 of D anish Govt, Conv. (Draft) Dec. 1927 by Cttee. of Experts, instituting proceedings of the Court to settle approved by Intel! Co-op. Cttee., the conflict and to give judgment to effect that for (A. 21. 1928) declaration of occupation and any steps taken Letter July 8, 1930 from Sec.-Gen. to all Mem­ by Norwegian Govt, in this respect constitute bers of the League and to certain non- a violation of existing legal situation and are Members forwarding this Conv. and requesting accordingly illegal and null and void observs. thereon within nine months and C .P .J.I., D ist. 2044. 1931 * asking whether it could be adopted as basis of disc, at a Int. Conf. and whether those Note July 23, 1931 by Sec.-Gen. forwarding Govts, would send a repres. thereto certified true copy of C. L. 155. 1930 C. 446. M. 190. 1931. V, Ann. O. J., XII, No. 6, p. 1014 *

Observs. of the following Govts, on O. J., XII, No. 6, p. 1019 H Czechoslovakia Danzig O. J., XII, No. 6, p. 1015 Health Organisation D enm ark O. J., XII, No. 6, p. 1015 Bureau, E astern Finances for Finland O. J., X II, No. 6, p. 1015 See : HEALTH ORGANISATION Great Britain O. J., X II, No. 6, p. 1016 Finances for India O. J., XII, No. 6, p. 1017 Bureau, Eastern Irish Free State O. J., XII, No. 6, p. 1017 Epidemics Reps., Epidemiological Italy O. J., XII, No. 6, p. 1018 Numbers, M onthly, issued 1931 Lithuania O. J., XII, No. 6, p. 1018 May 15 Monaco O. J., XII, No. 6, p. 1018 R. E. 150 (10th Year, No. 5) New Zealand O. J„ XII, No. 6, p. 1018 Finances for O. J., X II, No. 6, p. 1019 Bureau, Eastern Siam Budget for 1930 South Africa O. J., XII, No. 6, p. 1014 Accounts for U.S.A. O. J., XII, No. 6, p. 1015 Balance sheet as on Dec. 31, 1930 T ext July, 8, 1931 as approved , Yugoslavia O. J., XII, No. 6, p. X020 1931 by the Deputy Auditor (Dr. Vivaldi) on A. 3 (a). 1931- X

Rep. June 12, 1931 by D eputy A uditor (Dr. Vivaldi) on his examination of cash J account and stating that general accounts were declared to be correct by Messrs. Journal, Official Gattey and Bateman and were forwarded Vols, issued 1931 together with a letter of explanation in accordance with Financial Regulations June O. J., XII, No. 6

A. 3(a). 1931. X T ext Ju ly 8, 1931 of A. 3(a). 1931- X L Subvention from the Rockefeller Foundation Grant allocated between (1) Epidemiological intelligence, public health statistics and centre Labour Organisation, International of public health documentation ; (2) liaison bet­ Conf., Int., of ween public health administrations ; (3) projects 1st Sess., Oct.-Nov. 1919, Washington presented by Health Org. Conv. (6), Draft) and Recomms. (6) adopted by Budget for 1930 (20/31/6) Accounts for Ratification by Lithuania of three of these Rep. June 12, 1931 by the Deputy Auditor Convs. (Dr. Vivaldi) on N ote Ju ly 10, 1931 from the Sec.-Gen. to A. 3(b). 1931- X all Members of the League and of the Int. Lab. Org. announcing deposit of instrument Statement July 6, 1931 by the Sec.-Gen. of of A. 3(b). 1931- X C. L. 155. 1931- V

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Labour Organisation, International (continued) Labour Organisation, International (continued) Conf., Int., of (continued) I. L. O. 3rd Sess., Oct.-Nov. 1921, Geneva of Staff of Conv. (7, Draft) and Recomms. (8) adopted by L ists of (C. L. 8. 1922, Ann.) L ist June 1, 1931 showing nam e, classification Ratification by Lithuania of one of these nationality and salary of each Member of Convs. N ote Ju ly 10, 1931 from Sec.-Gen. to all C. 399(a). M. 161(a). 1931 ** Members of the League and of the Int. Lab. Org. announcing deposit of instrument of M C. L. 154. 1931- V Mandates Ratification by the Netherlands of one of these A M andates Convs. Iraq, British mandate for Note July 8, 1931 from the Sec.-Gen. to all Judicial system in Members of the League and of the Int. Agrt. signed M arch 4, 1931 a t Bagdad between Lab. Org. announcing deposit of instrument B ritish Govt, and Iraq to replace the judicial of Agrt. of March 25, 1924 ** C. L. 145. 1931. V L etter Ju ly 7, 1931 from British Govt, 10th Sess., May-, Geneva announcing that the instruments of rati­ Conv. (2, Draft) and Re comm. (1) adopted by fication of this Agrt. were exchanged on (C.L.98. 1927, Ann.) May 29, 1931 a t Bagdad Ratification by Lithuania of one of these C. 443. M. 189. 1931. VI Convs. N ote Ju ly 10, 1931 from th e Sec.-Gen. to all Members of the League and of the Int. Lab. Org. announcing deposit of instrument of Opium, Traffic in C. L. 153. 1931. V Conv. and Protocol concluded Feb. 19, 1925, Geneva on (C.88(i).M.44(1). 1925.XI) 12th Sess., May-June 1929, Geneva Conv. (2, D raft) and Recomms. (4) adopted by Ratification by Cuba of (C.L.228.ig29.V.,Ann.) N ote Ju ly 29, 1931 from the Sec.-Gen. to all Ratification by China of one of these Convs. Members of the League and to those non-Mem­ N ote Ju ly 20, 1931 from the Sec.-Gen. bers represented at the Conf. or invited to to all Members of the League and of the adhere to the Conv. announcing deposit of Int. Lab. Org. announcing deposit of instrument of C. L. 173. 1931. XI instrument of C. L. 163. 1931. V Import and export of drugs 14th Sess., , Geneva Note May 1931 by Danzig Govt, concerning alleged export of heroin from Turkey to Danzig (C. 303. Conv. (2, Draft) and Recomm. (5), etc. M.142.1931.XI) Ratification by Great Britain in respect of Add. to Great Britain and Northern Ireland of one C. 303. M. 142. 1931. XI. Add. of these convs. Declaration June 1931 concerning appli­ Table May 1931 by Secret, showing imports and cation of the conv. to Colonies, Territories exports of morphine, diacetylmorphine and under Mandate and Protectorates spe­ cocaine for the years 1929 and 1930 (C.303.M.142. cified * 1931.XI) Note Ju ly 8, 1931 by Sec.-Gen. to all Add., June 26, 1931, to Members of League and of I. L. O. announcing deposit of instrument of C. 303. M. 142. 1931. X I, Add. this ratification together with this Letter Nov. 26, 1930 from the Sec.-Gen. to all Members declaration * and enumerating coun­ and non-Members of the League quoting the resol. tries to which it refers adopted Oct. 1, 1930 by the Ass. requesting them C. L. 134. 1931. V. t o give effect to specified para, thereof and annexing list of Circular Letters concerning illicit traffic Ratification by Ireland, Northern of one of sent to Govts, since 1931 (C.L.330.1930.XI) these convs. Replies from the following countries N ote July 8, 1931 from th e Sec.-Gen. to all Norway O. J., XII, No. 6 , p. 1002 the Members of the League and of the Int. Lab. Org. announcing deposit of instrument Manufacture of drugs of ratification by Great Britain for Northern Analysis, General, July 1931 of int. trade in cocaine Ireland for 1925-1929 C. L. 134. 1931- V C. 587. M. 228. 1930. X I, Pt. II Governing Body of , Art. 393 and corresponding Post, Traffic by arts, of other Peace Treaties L etter Nov. 15, 1929 from th e Sec.-Gen. to all Amendment adopted Nov. 2, 1922 by the Labour Members of League quoting the resol. adopted Conf. (4th Sess.) to (C.L.66(a).ig23) Sept. 24, 1929 by Ass. and requesting them to say whether they are prepared to adopt measures Ratification by Peru of indicated therein (C.L.302.1929.XI) Note July 29, 1931 from Sec.-Gen. to all Replies from the following countries Members of the League and of Int. Lab. Org. announcing deposit of instrument of China O. J., XII, No. 3. P- 6l? § and O. J.. X II, No. 6 , p. i° 02 C. L. 177. 1931. V * Confidential doc., one copy only to each Member of the Leag Not reproduced. ** Not reproduced in final form. Permanent Court of International Justice (continued) Statute of Revision of p Protocol and Ann. concluded Sept. 14, 1929, Geneva, on (C.492.M. 156.1929.V) Ratification by Cuba of permanent Court of International Justice Reservation Jan. 5, 1931 by Cuban Govt, Judges at time of (C.L.4 and 4(a).1931.V) Pensions for Register and Observs. by the following countries Regulations adopted Sept. 23, 1930 by Ass. for Belgium (O.J., Spec. Supp., No. 88, p. 10) N ote July 2, 1931 from the Sec. Gen. Revision of to all Members of the League and N ote , 1931 by Sec.-Gen. quoting to those non-Members which have Cl.’s resol. of M ay 18, 1931 which noted signed this Protocol quoting observs. rep. of Feb. 1931 of Supervisory Comm, of and decided to forward it to Ass. and quoting C. L. 135. 1931- V this rep. Irish Free State A. 16. 1931. X Note July 15, 1931 from Sec.-Gen. to Members of League and non- Members which have signed the Rep. Feb. 1931 by Supervisory Comm. (40th Protocol quoting observs. of Sess.) announcing postponement of decision on question of pensions for widows and C. L. 167, 1931. V children and of invalidity pensions Italy C. 159(1). 1931- X Note July 15, 1931 from Sec.-Gen. A. 5. 1931. X, App. I to Members of League and to those A. 16. 1931. X non-Members which have signed the Protocol quoting observs. of

Privileges and immunities for C. L. 165. 1931. V Regulations adopted Sept. 23, 1930 by Ass. for Press (O.J., Spec. Supp., No. 88, p. 10) Tels, of Revision of L etter July 14, 1931 from Sec.-Gen. to all Members Note June 19, 1931 b y Sec.-Gen. quoting and non-Members of the League drawing their Cl.’s resol. of May 18, 1931 which noted attention, in view of proximity of Conf. of the rep. of Feb. 1931 of Supervisory Comm, Telegraphic Union, to resol. adopted June 12, and decided to forward it to Ass. and quoting 1929 by Cl., and to recomm. of Aug. 1927 of Conf. this rep. of Press. Experts A. 16. 1931. X C. L. 156. 1931. V III

Rep. Feb. 1931 by Supervisory Comm. (40th Sess.) Recomm. Aug. 1927 by Conf. of Press Experts giving its conclusions on question of exemp­ urging establishment of “Urgent Press” tels, and tion from taxation of judges “Deferred” Press tels. C. L. 156. 1931. V III C. 159(1). 1931- X § A. 5. 1931. X, App. I § Resol. adopted June 12, 1929 by Cl. requesting A. 16. 1931. X Govts, to place on agenda of Conf. of Telegraphic Union to be held shortly, the question of establish­ Registry of ment of “Urgent Press” and "Deferred Press’’ Staff of tels. List June 1, 1931 by R egistrar (M. H am m arskjold) C. L. 156. 1931. V III showing name, classification and salary of each member of Transport of newspapers and periodicals Regulation adopted 1931 by In t. Railway Union C. 399(b). M. 161(b). 1931 * for transport of newspapers in int. traffic

C. L. 166. 1931. VIII, Ann. 2 Rules for Text issued Feb. 31, 1931 by the Perm. Court of Int. Justice containing modification effected up L etter Ju ly 14, 1931 from Sec.-Gen. to those to Feb. 2i, 1931 (C.P. J.I., Series D, No. 1, Members and non-Members of the League 2nd Edition) invited to 1929 Conf. forwarding the resol. of June 1929 by Adv. and Techn. Cttee. for Mins, of m eetings held Jan. 21-24, 2 7 - 31. Feb. 2, 6, 9, 13, 16-20, 1931 regarding the modifications Communications and Transit and text of contained in C. L. 166. 1931. V III C.P.J.I., Series D, No. 2, 2nd Add. Resol. adopted June 1929 by Adv. and Techn. Cttee. requesting Sec.-Gen. to forward these Note July 31, 1931 by the Sec.-Gen. forwarding Regulations to Govts, invited to 1929 Conf. with request that they consider measures to C. 462. M. 199. 1931. V be taken to permit application in their terri­ tories of Confidential doc., one copy only to each Member of the League. C. L. 166. 1931. V III, Ann. I --- 12 ---

Prisons Amelioration of conditions of Rep. April 1931 by Traffic in Women and Children Cttee. (10th Sess.) giving results of its prelim, examination of question of Saar Basin C. 267. M. 122. 1931. IV * § Comm., Governing C. 401. M. 163. 1931. IV Reps., Periodical, of 18-19 No. 45 (Jan. i-March 31, 1931) Publications Obscene, Traffic in Conv. Int. concluded Sept. 12, 1923, Geneva for the O. J., X II, No. 6, p. 983 suppression of (C. 202. M. 84. 1924) Transmission under Art. Ill (3) of Rogatory Convs. Sea, Riches of relating to offences falling under W haling Communications from the following Contracting L etter Ju ly 24, 1931 from Sec.-Gen. to certain Parties concerning Members and non-Members of the League an­ N orw ay nouncing placing on Ass. agenda of opening of a Letter July 6 , 1931 from Norwegian Govt, Conv. to regulate whale fishing, convocation of a Sub. Cttee. of Economic Cttee. in Aug. 193^ on transmission by C. L. 187. 193t. IV to redraft text thereof and drawing attention to rep. of June 1931 of Economic Cttee. thereon N ote Ju ly 17, 1931 from Sec.-Gen. to those Members and non-Members of the League C. L. 168. 1929. IT. B which have signed or adhered to this Conv. forwarding communication from Rep. June 1931 by Economic Cttee. (35th Sess.) announcing its request to Sec.-Gen. to place on C. L. 187. 1931. IV Ass. agenda opening of Conv. to regulate whale fishing, to convene a Cttee. of Experts and Jurists of countries specified to amend its draft conv. of June 1930 after exam ination of observs. thereon and urging necessity for unanimous consent to be given thereto Refugees C. 427. M. 177. 1931. II. B Emigration and employment of Armenian, Russian, Assyrian, Assyro-Chaldean and Turkish refugees Secretariat, League Letter Oct. 30, 1930 from the Sec.-Gen. to all Staff of Members of the League and to those interested Appointments and promotions in non-Members forwarding the rep. of Sept. 1930 Lists, Annual, by Sec.-Gen. of appointments and of Adv. Comm. (2nd Sess.) and rep. adopted of promotions of higher officials since last sess. Oct. 3, 1930 by Cl., and requesting to be informed of Ass. as to possibility of giving effect to recomms. contained therein concerning application of inter­ No. 3 C. 335. 1931 * governmental Arrgts. and the situation of Russian A. 10. 1931 ** and Err. refugees who are disabled ex-service men (C.L. 300. 1930. XIII) Leave, Septennial of Replies from the following countries Decision Oct. 3, 1930 by Ass. on rep. of 4th Cttee. postponing until 1931 the question of Denmark O. J., XII, No. 6, p. 1007 A. 15. 1931- X Estonia O. J., XII, No. 6, p. 1008 A. 86. 1930 § Finland O. J., XII, No. 6, p. 1008 Note , 1931 by Sec.-Gen. giving up-to-date Italy O. J., XII, No. 6, p. 1010 position of question of A. 15. 1931- X Yugoslavia O. J., XII, No. 6, p. 1010 20-22 Recomm. , 1930 by Cttee. of Enquiry Office, In t., Nansen proposing granting to officials of 1st Division Fund, Memorial, Nansen of 3 months spec, leave after 7 years’ service A ppeal Mav 13, 1931 for. Spec. Vol. ** § A. 15. I 9 3 1- X O. J., XII, No. 6, p. 1005 A. 16. 193°- X § Lists of L etter May 4, 1931 from pres, of Governing List June 1931 by Secret, showing name, classi­ Body (M. Huber) of this Office forwarding fication, nationality and salary of each m em ber C. 300. M. 141. 1931 § of staff O. J., X II, No. 6, p. 1004 C. 399. M. 161. 1931 *** Governing Body of Resignations in 1st Sess., March 1931, Geneva Lists, Annual by the Sec.-Gen. of resignations Letter May 4, 1931 from Pres, of Governing of higher officials since the last sess. of the Ass. Body (M. Huber) sum m arising work of No. 3 C. 300. M. I 4 1 . 1931 § C. 3 3 5 - 1931 * O. J., X II, No. 6, p. 1004 A. 10. 1931 ** and Err.

2nd Sess., April 1931, Geneva L ist June 1931 by Secret, showing name, classi­ L etter May 4, 1931 from Pres, of this Body fication, nationality and salary of each m em ber (M. H uber) sum m arising w ork of of staff having left the Secret, since 193° ^ ss'

C. 300. M. 141. 1931 § C. 399. M. 161. I 9 3 1 *** O. J., XII, No. 6, p. 1004 * To date in Jan. 1931. * Redistr. with C. L. 148. 1931. IV. ** To date in May 1931. , T nflfriie, ** Distr. with C. 300. M. 141. 1931. *** Confidential doc., one copy only dist. to each Member ot i* — 13 —

Secretariat, League (continued) Transit and Communications (continued) ’Staff of (continued) Calendar, Reform, of (continued) Salaries of Cttee., Prep, appointed by Adv. and Techn. Cttee., Counsellors on Decision Oct. 3, 1930 by Ass. on rep. of 4th Composition of Cttee. to maintain the proposal to create Rep. , 1931 b y Prep. Cttee., giving eight spec, posts of Counsellors but to post­ C. L. 183. 1931. V III, Ann. * pone u ntil 1931 th e question of spec, bonuses to be granted in accordance with the recomm. Meeting, June 1931, Geneva, of of 1930 of Cttee. of Thirteen Rep., June 13, 1931 of See : TRANSIT AND COMMUNICA­ A. 15. 1931- X TIONS A. 86. 1930. X § Calendar, Reform, of Note June 6, 1931 by Sec.-Gen. giving up-to- Rep., June 13, 1931, etc. date position of question of Conf., Oct. 1931, Geneva, on A. 15. 1931- X See : TRANSIT AND COMMUNICATIONS Conf., 4th General, etc. Recomm. June 28, 1930 by Cttee. of Enquiry proposing creation of eight posts of Coun­ Docs, issued ,1931 for disc, at 4th General sellors and recommending that they receive a spec, bonus Conf., on c. L. 183. 1931. VIII, Ann. * A. 15. 1931- X A. 16. 1930 § Feasts, Movable Fixing of Docs, issued June 17, 1931 for disc, a t 4th General Slavery Conf., on c L l8s IQ3I- VIII, Ann. * Conv. concluded Sept. 25, 1926, Geneva, for suppres­ sion of (C. 210. M. 83. 1927. VI) Letter July 30, 1931 from Sec.-Gen. to all Members of the League and to those non-Members Accession of France for Syria and Lebanon to invited to the 4th General Conf. forwarding Instrument, , 1931 of doc. * containing rep. of June 13, 1931 of Prep. C. L. 164. 1931. IV, Ann. * cttee- on C. L. 183. 1931. VIII

Note July 20, 1931 from Sec.-Gen. to Members Rep. June 13, 1931 by Prep. C ttee., appointed of the League and to those non-Members by Adv. and Techn. Cttee., summarising ques­ invited to adhere to this Conv. announcing tions with which 4th General Conf. should accession by France for Syria and Lebanon deal, and the ideas advanced and making and forwarding certified true copy of suggestions as to procedure to be followed by the Conf. in dealing therewith C. L. 164. 1931. IV C. L. 183. 1931. VIII, Ann. *

Ratification by Roumania of Letter July 30, 1931 from Sec.-Gen. to all Members Note Ju ly 10, 1931 from the Sec.-Gen. to all of the League and to those non-Members invited Members of the League and to those non- to the 4th General Conf. forwarding doc. * Members invited to adhere to the Conv. an­ containing rep. of June 13, 1931 of Prep. Cttee. on nouncing deposit of instrument of C. L. 183. 1931. V III

C. L. 151. 1931. VI Rep., June 13, 1931 by Prep. Cttee., appointed by Adv. and Techn. Cttee., summarising questions Suppression in the following territories, of with which 4th General Conf. should deal, and British Colonies, Protectorates, Protected States the ideas advanced and making suggestions as to and Mandated territories procedure to be followed by the Conf. in dealing Letter May 15, 1931 from the British Govt, therew ith C. L. 183. 1931. VIII, Ann. * communicating memo, regarding measures for abolition of slavery in Burma, 1930-1931 Conf., 4th General, Oct. 1931, Geneva Convocation of O. J., XII, No. 6, p. 1000 Letter July 30, 1930 from Sec.-Gen. to all Members 23 Memo. May 15, 1931 by B ritish Govt, on measures of the League and to those non-Members for abolition of slavery in Burma, 1930-1931 invited to the 4th General Conf. announcing fixing by Pres, of Cl. of date of this Conf. on O. J., XII, No. 6, p. 1000 Oct. 12 instead of Oct. 26, 1931 as previously arranged, announcing dist. of the prep. docs, forwarding one copy thereof and giving con­ tents of Vol. II to be dist. shortly C. L. 183. 1931. VIII Docs., Prep., for Vol. I concerning Reform of Calendar C. L. 183. 1931. V III, Ann. * Transit and Communications Procedure of Calendar, Reform, of Rep. June 13, 1931 by Prep. Cttee. appointed by Cttees., National, of Enquiry into Adv. and Techn. Cttee. to study question of Composition of calendar reform, making suggestions as to List, June 1931 of m em bers of procedure to be followed by Conf. in dealing therew ith C. L. 183. 1931. V III, Ann. ** C. L. 183. 1931. V III, Ann. *

Certified true copy. « h C. G. C. T. I., Vo] I. * 4th C. G. C. T. I., Vol. I. — 14 —

Transit and Communications (continued) Transit and Communications (continued) Navigation, Air Navigation, Inland (continued) Communications, League, at times of emergency Law, River L etter Feb. 9, 1931 from the Sec.-Gen. to all Conf., Nov.-Dec. 1930, Geneva, on European Members of the League forwarding Convs. adopted Dec. 9, 1930 by the rep. and resol., of Sept. 1930 by 3rd Cttee. and requesting before April 1, 1931 inform ation See : TRANSIT AND COMMUNICATIONS as to steps they may intend to take to carry Navigation, Inland out the resol. (C. L. 19. 1 9 3 T. VIII) Collisions Replies from the following countries to See also: TRANSIT AND COMMUNI(\\ TIONS Belgium O. J., XII, No. 6, p. 1046 Navigation, Inland Denmark O. J., XII, No. 6, p. 1047 Registration of vessels France O. J., X II, No. 6, p. 1048 See also : TRANSIT AND COMMUNIC\ TIONS H ungary O. J., X II, No. 6, P- 1049 Navigation, Inland Norway O. J., XII, No. 6, p. 1054 Right to a flag of vessels in Spain O. J., XII, No. 6, p. 1047 Registration of Vessels Conv. and Protocol concluded Dec. 9, 1930 con­ Navigation, Inland cerning registration of vessels, rights over such Agrt. Int. vessels and other cognate questions Letter July 29, 1931 from Sec.-Gen. to all Euro­ C. L. 38 and 38 (a). 1931. VIII, Ann. * § pean Members and non-Members of the League C. L. 144, 144 (a) and 144 (b). 1931 ** forw arding for reply before Dec. 31, 1931 O. J., X II, No. 3, p. 646 *** § questionnaire drawn up by Adv. and Techn. Cttee. in view of recomm. of 2nd Sess. of 2nd L etter July 4, 1931 from Sec.-Gen. to those Conf. on Concerted Economic Action regarding Members of the League which have signed possibility of drafting an int. Agrt. on naviga­ the three R iver Law Convs., forwarding tion on national waterways certified true copies of this Conv. without the ann. in German referred to therein, showing C. L. 180. 1931. V III signatures appended up to May 31, 1931 and draw ing atten tio n to A rt. 51 regarding Questionnaire July 1931 by Adv. and Techn. Cttee. ratification thereof on C. L. 144. 1931. VIII C. L. 180. 1931. V III, Ann. L etter July 4, 1931 from Sec.-Gen. to those Collisions Members of the League which have signed Conv. and Protocol concluded Dec. 9, 1930, Geneva, only one or two of the three River Law for unification of certain rules concerning Convs., forwarding certified true copies of this Conv. without the ann. in German referred C. L. 38 and 38 (a). 1931. VIII, Ann. * § to therein and showing signatures appended C. L. 144, 144 (a) and 144 (b). 1931. V III, up to May 31, 1931 and drawing attention Ann. ®* to Art. 51 and 52 regarding adhesion to or O. J., XII, No. 3, p. 642 *** § ratification of C. L. 144 (a). 1931. VIII L etter Ju ly 4, 1931 from Sec.-Gen. to those Members of the League which have signed L etter July 4, 1931 from Sec.-Gen. to those the three River Law Convs., forwarding Members and non-Members of the League certified true copies of this Conv. without which have signed one of the R iv e r Law the ann. in German, referred to therein, Convs. forwarding certified true copies of showing signatures appended up to May 31, this Conv. without the ann. in German 1931 and draw ing atten tio n to A rt. 15 regu­ referred to therein and drawing attention to lating ratification thereof Art. 52 regarding accession to C. L. 144. 1931. V III C. L. 144 (b). 1931. VIII L etter Ju ly 4, 1931 from Sec.-Gen. to those Right to a Flag of vessels in Members of the League which have signed Conv. and Protocol concluded Dec. 9, 1930, Geneva only one or two of the three River Law on administrative measures for attesting Convs., forwarding certified true copies of this Conv. without the ann. in German C. L. 38 and 38 (a). 1931. V III, Ann. **** § referred to therein and showing signatures C. L. 144. 144 (a) and 144 (b). 1931. VIII, appended up to May 31, 1931 and draw ing Ann. ***** atten tio n to Arts. 15 and 16 regarding O. J., X II, No. 3, p. 659 ****** § adhesion to or ratification of L etter July 4, 1931 from Sec.-Gen. to those C. L. 144 (a). 1931. V III Members of the League which have signed the three River Law Convs., forwarding certi­ L etter Ju ly 4, 1931 from Sec.-Gen. to those fied true copies of this Conv. w ith o u t the Members and non-Members of the League ann. in German, referred to therein, showing which have signed one of the River Law signatures appended up to May 31, I9 3 1 alK* Convs. forwarding certified true copies of drawing attention to Art. 9 regarding rati­ this Conv. without the ann. in German fication thereof referred to therein and drawing attention C. L. 144. 1 9 3 !• VI11 to Art. 16, regarding accession to * Certified true copy of Conf. U.D.F. 5 8 (Fr. text) and 58 Ann. C. L. 144 (b). 1931. V III (German text). ** Certified true copy of Conf. U.D.F. 58 (1) (Fr. text). *** Conf. U.D.F. 58 (Eng. and Fr. texts). Q . n * Certified true copy of Conf. U.S.F. 57 (Fr. text) and 57 Ann. **** Certified true copy of Conf. U.D.F. 59 ^Fr. text) and 5 {German text). ( German text). ** Certified true copy of Conf. TJ.D.F. 57 (1) (Fr. text). ***** Certified true copy of Conf. U.D.F. 59 (1) (Fr. text). *** Conf. U.D.F. 57 (Eng. and Fr. texts). ****** Conf. U.D.F. 59 (Eng. and Fr. texts). — 15 —

T ra n sit and Communications (continued) Transit and Communications continued) Navigation, Inland (continued) Navigation, Maritime (continued) Right to a Flag of vessels in (continued) Buoyage and lighting of coasts (continued) Conv. and Protocol concluded Dec. 9, 1930, Agrt. concluded Oct. 23, 1930 concerning Maritime Geneva, etc. (continued) Signals (C. 634. M. 253. 1930. V III) Letter July 4, 1931 from Sec.-Gen. to those Letter July 11, 1930 from Sec.-Gen. to those Members of the League which have signed Members and non-Members of the League only one or two of the three River Law which have signed both this Agrt. and that Convs. forwarding certified true copies of on Manned Lightships not on their Stations, this Conv. without the ann. in German forwarding list of signatures affixed up to referred to therein and showing signatures April 30, 1931, date of closing to signature of appended up to May 31, 1931 and drawing attention to Art. 9 and 10 regarding adhesion C. L. 137. 1931. V III to or ratification of

L etter July 11, 1931 from Sec.-Gen. to those C. L. 144 (a). 1931. V III Members and non-Members which have signed the Agrt. of same date of Manned Lightships not on their Stations, forwarding Letter July 4, 1931 from Sec.-Gen. to those list of signatures appended up to April 30, Members and non-Members of the League 1931, date of closing to signature and drawing which have signed one of the River Law attention to Arts. 5 and 6 concerning rati­ Convs. forwarding certified true copies of fication of and accession to this Conv. without the ann. in German referred to therein and drawing attention to C. L. 137 (a). 1931. V III Art. 10 regarding accession to L etter July 11, 1931 from Sec.-Gen. to those C. L. 144 (b). 1931. VIII Members and non-Members which have not signed either this Agrt. nor that on Manned Lightships not on their Stations, or have signed them with reservation forwarding list Navigation, Maritime of signatures appended up to April 30, 1931 Buoyage and lighting of coasts date of closing to signature, and drawing attention to Arts. 5 and 6 concerning rati­ Agrt. concluded Oct. 23, 1930 concerning Manned fication of and accession to Lightships not on their Stations (C. 634. M. 253. 1930. V III) C. L. 137 (b). 1931. V III Letter July 11, 1930 from Sec.-Gen. to those 25 Members and non-Members of the League Signatures to which have signed both this Agrt. and that on Maritime Signals, forwarding list of List issued July 1931 by Secret, of signatures signatures affixed up to April 30, 1931, date affixed up to and including April 30, 1931, of closing of signature of date on which the agrt. was closed to signature in conformity with Art. 4 C. L. 137. 1931. V III C. 634 (a). M. 253 (a). 1930. V III *

Letter July 11, 1931 from Sec.-Gen. to those Wave-lengths assigned to Radio-Beacons Members and non-Members which have L etter Ju ly 14, 1931 from Sec.-Gen. to those signed this Agrt., forwarding list of signatures Members and non-Members of the League appended up to A pril 30, 1931 date of closing which are Members of the Radio-Telegraphic to signature of Union drawing their attention in view of proximity of Conf. of this Union, to recomm. C. L. 137 (a). 1931. V III of Oct. 1930 of Conf. for Unification of Buoyage and Lighting of Coasts

L etter July 11, 1931 from Sec.-Gen. to those C. L. 160. 1931. V III Members and non-Members which have not signed either this Agrt. nor that on Maritime Signals, or have signed them with a reservation Recomm. Oct. 1930 by Conf. for Unification forwarding list of signatures appended up to of Buoyage and the Lighting of Coasts urging April 30, 1931, date of closing to signature increase of radio-frequencies assigned for and drawing attention to Arts. 4 and 5 radio-beacons at time of next revision of concerning ratification of and accession to Radio-Telegraphic Conv. of 1927

C. L. 137 (b). 1931. VIII C. L. 160. 1931. V III

Coasting Trade Signature of Letter Jan. 17, 1930 from the Sec.-Gen. to all List issued July 1931 by Secret, of signatures Maritime Members and non-Members of the affixed up to and including April 30, 1931, League forwarding questionnaire for reply before date on which the agrt. was closed to Sept. 1, 1930 signature in conformity with Art. 4 C. 195. M. 78. 1931. V III § C. L. 5. 1930. V III § C. 634 (b). M. 253 (b). 1930- V III * O. J., XII, No. 6, p. 1022

* Distr. with C.L. 137, 137 (a) and 137 (b). 1931. V III. * Dist. with C.L. 137, 137 (a) and 137 (b). 1931. V II. Transit and Communications (continued) Transit and Communications (continued) Navigation, Maritime (continued) Road traffic Coasting Trade (continued) Motor traffic Questionnaire issued Jan. 17, 1930 by Secret, on Communications, League in times of emergency C. 195. M. 78. 1931. V III § L etter Feb. 19, 1931 from the Sec.-Gen. to all C. L. 5. 1930. VIII § European Members of the League forwarding rep. and resol. of Sept. 1930 of 3rd Cttee O. J., X II, No. 6, p. 1022 and requesting before April 1, 1931 informa­ tion as to steps they may intend to take Replies from the following countries to to carry out the resol. (C. L. 20. 1931. VIIJ) A lbania * Replies by following countries Australia * Austria O. J., XII, No. 6, p. 1054 Belgium * Belgium O. J., X II, No. 6, p. 1055 Brazil * D enm ark O. J., X II, No. 6, p. 1056 B ulgaria * C anada * France O. J., X II, No. 6, p. 1056 Chile * Hungary O. J., XII, No. 6, p. 1056 Costa-Rica *

Danzig * Taxation questions concerning D enm ark * Customs exem ption for Fuel for m otor transport crossing frontiers E gy pt * Proposal May 1931 by the German Govt, E stonia * to Comm, of Enquiry for European Union requesting inclusion of this question on F inland * its agenda and proposing that Adv. and France * Techn. Cttee. for communications and tran sit be instructed to study matter G erm any * further with Economic Cttee., and that G reat Govts, be asked to transm it a documenta­ B ritain * tion on regulations in force regarding

Greece * C. 316. M. 146. 193.1. VII § H aiti * C. 395. M. 158. 1931. V II, Ann. 8 India * Irish Free Tel. April 14, 1931 from the German Govt. S tate * (M. Curtius) requesting inclusion on the agenda of Comm, of E nquiry for European Italy * Union of question of development of C. 195. M. 78. 1931. V III § customs relations in Europe and of cus­ Jap an * O. J., XII, No. 6, p. 1023 toms exemption of fuel for motor vehicles L atvia * crossing the frontier by land, water and air Lithuania * C. 240. M. 106. 1931. VII § Mexico * C. 395. M. 158. 1931. V II, Ann. 2 N ether­ lands * Transport, Commercial New L etter Ju ly 13, 1931 from Sec.-Gen. to all Zealand* European Members and non-Members of the League quoting resol. of June 1931 of Adv. and N orw ay * Techn. Cttee. and asking them to forward P anam a * before Jan. 1, 1932 the text of laws and regulations in force concerning commercial Poland * motor transport and any information pos­ Portugal * sessed on economic conditions liable to influence development of R oum ania * Siam * C. L. 158. 1931. VIII South Africa * Resol. adopted June 1931 by Adv. and Techn. Spain * Cttee. (16th Sess.) requesting Secret, to collect documentary material on nationa Sweden * laws of various States relating to commercia motor transport and economic condition» T urkey * liable to influence development of kUC U ruguay * transport and asking Perm. Cttee. on R°a Traffic to take action considered nece»ar\ U.S.A. * on resol. of Conf. of March I 9 3 1 an'-| U .S.S.R. * secure co-operation of experts qualified j deal with economic and legal aspects 0 Venezuela * question Yugoslavia * C. 417 (a). M. 173 (a). I 9 3 1- VIî{ j C. L. 158. I 9 3 1, vu * Extract only. — 17 —

T ra n sit and Communications (continued) Treaties, Conventions and Engagements, International Road traffic (continued) (continued) M o to r traffic (continued) Lists, Monthly issued 1931 by Secret., of engagements Triptych system etc. (continued) Agrt. concluded March 28, 1931, Geneva June (Treaties Nos. 2715-2741) between customs authorities in order to Registration of Treaties, List No. 117 facilitate procedure in case of undischarged or lost triptych (C. 233. M. 101. 1931. VIII) Signature by France of Texts of engagements registered with the League during the following periods Note July 1, 1931 from the Sec.-Gen. to all Members of the League and to those Ju ly 1, 1930 non-Members invited to the Road (Treaties Nos. 2369-2374) Traffic Conf. announcing that the sig­ nature affixed to Agrt. of March 28, Treaty Series, Vol. C III, Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 4 1931 has been ratified and can be regarded as definite as from April 15, 1 9 3 1 C. L. 146. 1931. V III w Signature by the Netherlands Note July 1, 1931 from the Sec.-Gen. to Women and Children all Members of the League and to those Traffic in non-Members invited to the Road Traffic Conf. announcing that the signature Cttee. on affixed to Agrt. of March 28, 1931 can 10th Sess., April 1931, Geneva be regarded as definitive as from , Mins, of I93I C. 401. M. 163. 1931. IV C. L. 147. 1931. VIII Rep. April 1931, of Signature by Spain of Note July 22, 1931 from the Sec.-Gen. to C. 267. M. 122. 1931. IV * § all Members of the League and to those C. 401. M. 163. 1931. IV non-Members invited to the Road Traffic Conf. announcing Conv. Int. concluded Sept. 30, 1921, Geneva, on C. L. 172. 1931. VIII (A. 125 (3). 1921) Telegraphy Rep. April 1931 by Women and Children Traffic Press Telegrams Cttee. (10th Sess.) requesting Cl. to ask those See : PRESS non-Members of the League which have not acceded to the Conv. whether they would not Tels, of be prepared to do so and stating that those Govts, having undertaken to accede to 1904 Wave-lengths assigned to Radio-Beacons and to 1910 Conv. by accession to 1921 Conv. See : TRANSIT AND COMMUNICATIONS have not yet fulfilled their undertaking Navigation, Maritime C. 267. M. 122. 1931. IV * § Buoyage and lighting of coasts C. 401. M. 163. 1931. IV, Ann. 10 Wave-length, etc. Procurers and Souteneurs Treaties, Conventions and Engagements, International Protocol (Draft) April 1931 by Women and Lists, Monthly by Secret. (Library) of quotations Children Traffic Cttee. (10th Sess.) addit. to the concerning int. treaties and legislative measures Conv. of Sept. 1921, concerning punishment of July 15, 1931 souteneurs

Chronology of International Treaties and C. 267. M. 122. 1931. IV, App. * § Legislative Measures, Vol. II, No. 7 C. 401. M. 163. 1931. IV, Ann. 10, App. Lists, Monthly, issued 1931 by Secret, of engagements and of adhesions, ratifications, denunciations, etc., Work of the League registered with League Summary, Monthly, of Num bers sum m arising w ork the League during 1931 March (Treaties Nos. 2635-2659) (Registration of May Treaties, List, No. 1x4) Monthly Summary, Vol. XI, No. 5 Err. to

Registration of Treaties, List. No. 117, p. 10 * Rcdistr. with C. L. 148. 1931. IV. — i8 —

SECOND PART

Finances, League Gifts to Gift 1931 from E gyptian Govt. Danzig, Free City of See : OPIUM, TRAFFIC IN Treaties, Agrts. and Arrgts. concerning Finances for fight against Accession of Danzig to Gift 1931 from E gyptian Govt, to Letter June 6, 1931 from Polish Govt. (M. Rittner) to Danzig Senate announcing its willingness to announce Danzig’s accession to Declaration Position of of April 20, 1921 recognising right to a Flag Memos., Monthly, by Sec.-Gen. giving position as on of States having no Sea Coast following dates , 1931 C. 433. 1931- I C. 4 3 2 . 1931- X *

L etter June 19, 1931 from Danzig Senate (M. Ziehm) to High Commissioner announcing its decision to accede to the Declaration recognising the right to a Flag of States having no Sea M Coast, signed April 20, 1921 at Barcelona Minorities in Poland C. 4 3 3 - I 9 3 I- 1 Minority, German Case of M. Walter Schramm L etter , 1931 from H igh Commissioner Pet. Sept. 2i, 1930 from M. Walter Schramm (M. Gravina) forwarding Danzig Govt.’s letter concerning withdrawal of licence held by him of June 19, 1931 and Polish G ovt.’s letter of for sale of alcoholic liquor (C. 38. 1931. I) June 1931 and stating that he sees no reason L etter signed June 17 and 24, and Ju ly 2, 1931 to exercise in connection therewith the right of from Minorities Cttee. (MM. Zumeta, Malkin veto provided for by Art. 6 of Treaty of Nov. 6, and Grandi) giving, for information of 1920 between Danzig and Poland Members of Cl. the result of its examination of this pet. and of the relevant observs. of the Polish Govt, thereon C. 4 3 3 - I 9 3 I- 1 C. 448. 1931. 1

Letter ,1931 from Danzig Govt. (Dr. Ziehm) Case of M. K arl W ach announcing its decision to ratify the Agrts. Pet. Sept. 26, 1930 from M. K arl W ach concerning signed Oct. 23, 1930 at Lisbon concerning the withdrawal of licences held by him for sale Maritime Signals and Manned Lightships not of alcoholic liquors (C. 38. 1931. I) at their stations Letter signed June 17 and 24, and July 2, 1931 C. 452. 1931. I from Minorities Cttee. (MM. Zumeta, Malkin and Grandi) giving for information of Members of Cl. the result of its examination L etter Ju ly 11, 1931 from H igh Commissioner of this pet. and of the relevant observs. of the (M. Gravina) forw arding Danzig G ovt.’s letter Polish Govt, thereon of June 29, 1931 and stating that he sees no C. 448. 1931- I reason to exercise in connection therewith the right of veto provided for by Art. 6 of Treaty Case of M. Wilhelm Ziemann of Nov. 6, 1920 between Danzig and Poland P et. April 11, 1931 by M. W ilhelm Zieman con­ cerning his personal situation C. 452. 1931. I C. 429. 1931. I **

N ote July 6, 1931 by the Sec.-Gen. subm itting to Observs. June 23, 1931 by the Polish Govt, on the Cl. the High Commissioner’s letter of June 27, 1931 together w ith 2 anns. and adding th a t C. 429. 1931. I ** should no Member of the Cl. request inclusion of the question on Cl. agenda before July 27, 1931, it will be considered as agreed that the Minorities in Upper Silesia veto will not be exercised in this case Minority, German Case of M. Guido Bienek

Pet. March 15, 1931 from M. G u i d o B ie n e k concern­ C. 4 3 3 - I 9 3 I- I ing his personal situation, together w ith three | ann. Note July 23, 1931 by the Sec.-Gen. subm itting C. 449- I9 3 1- 1 to the Cl., the High Commissioner’s letter of Ju ly 11, 1931 together w ith one ann. and adding that should no Member of the Cl. request Observs. July 1, 1931 of British Govt, on inclusion of the question on Cl. agenda before Aug. 13, 1931, it will be considered as agreed C. 4 4 9 - I9 3 1- 1 that the veto will not be exercised in this case * Confidential doc., one copy only dist. to each Member of Cl. an | to each Cl. Rep res. C. 452. 1931. I * * Fr. text only. — 1 9 —

Refugees (continued) Emigration, Voluntary, Greco-Bulgarian, etc. (contd.) Liquidation of property of emigrants Communications, Bi-Annual provided for in Agrt. of Dec. 9, 1927 from the following Govts, on Opium, Traffic in Finances for works against Bulgaria C. 445. 1931. II. B 21 Gift, 1931 from E gyptian G ovt, to Greece C. 450. 1931. II. B 22 Letter Ju ly 4, 1931 from E gyptian Govt. (M. Russell) offering C. 451. 1931. X

Note July 21, 1931 by Sec.-Gen. submitting to Cl. the E gyptian G ovt.’s le tte r of Ju ly 4, 1931

C. 451. 1931- X Transit and Communications Conf., 4th General, Oct. 1931, Geneva 23 Convocation of Letter July 25, 1931 from the Acting Pres. (M. Curtius) of Cl. stating that, after having noted publications, League letter * of , 1931 from Pres, of Adv. List, Subject, 8th Annual of docs. dist. during 1928 to and Techn. Cttee. and agrt. by Rapporteur on Members of the Cl. Cl. to proposal contained therein, he has decided C. 400. 1930 to change date of this Conf. from Oct. 20, to Oct. 12, 1931 and requesting Sec.-Gen. to inform Lists, Subject (Monthly) of docs. dist. during 1931 to other Representatives on Cl. of this decision and Members of Cl. the States invited to the Conf. No. 121 (May) C. 418. 1931 C. 457. 1931. V III

Navigation, Maritime Buoyage and Lighting of Coasts Agrt. concluded Oct. 23,1930 at Lisbon concerning 24 Refugees Manned Lightships not on their Stations (C. 634. M. 253. 1930. VIII) Emigration, V oluntary, Greco-Bulgarian, laid down in Conv. of Nov. 27, 1919 of Neuilly-sur-Seine Ratification by Danzig of Agrt. signed Dec. 9, 1927 by the B ulgarian and Greek See : DANZIG, FREE CITY OF Govts, and by the Pres, of the Mixed Comm, for Treaties, etc. settling the financial obligations of the Bulgarian Accession by Danzig to and Greek Govts, arising in connection with (C. 643. M. 211. 1927. II) Letter July 7, 1931 from the Neutral Members Agrt. concluded Oct. 23, 1930 at Lisbon concern­ 25 of Mixed Comm, announcing that it will fix ing M aritime Signals (C. 634. M. 253. 1930. V III) provisionally before Sept. 1, 1931 the balance Ratification by Danzig of due by the debtor State and requesting Cl., See : DANZIG, FREE CITY OF under Art. 7 of this Agrt. to transfer in Sept. Treaties, etc. 1931 the functions conferred upon it by this Accession by Danzig to Agrt. to such other person or body as may be approved by the Cl. C. 454. 1931- I * Not reproduced.