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S d' N. 185 (F.) + 140 (A.) 9/31. _ Imp. s 0nor 5 . A. Covenant, League Amendments to bring Covenant into harmony with Pact of Paris of Aug. 27, 1928 for renunciation of war Letter Nov. 20, 1930 from the Sec.-Gen. to all Members of the League submitting the reps, of March 1930 and Oct. 1930 of Cttee. of Eleven and Armaments, Reduction of of 1st Cttee. respectively and requesting observs. Position of armaments in the various countries before June 1, 1931 (C. L. 304. 1930. V) Letters (2) Feb. 17, 1931 from Sec.-Gen. to all Replies from the following countries Members and non-Members of the League re Estonia A. 11 (a). 1931. V questing particulars regarding (C. L. 23 and 23 (a). I9 3 1- IX ) Japan A. 11 (a). 1931. V Replies from the following countries Latvia A. 11 (a). 1931, V Belgium C. 436. M. 183. 1931. IX Norway A. 11 (a). 1931. V France C. 287. M. 135. 1931. IX § and C. 440. M. 187. 1931. IX Crime Collaboration between police forces against Year-Book of data mentioned in the Covenant, Art. 8 Letter July 8, 1931 from Sec.-Gen. to all Members of Vol. (7th) (1930-1931) the League and to those non-Members represented C. 1. M. 1. 1931. IX at Conf. of Central Offices for the Repression of Counterfeiting of Currency or referred to in Cls. resol. of Sept. 9, 1930 quoting and drawing attention to recomms. of Conf. of M arch 1931 of Central Offices for the Repression of Counter feiting of Currency and requesting to be informed of their observs. thereon before May I, 1932

Cinematograph C. L. 149. 1931. II. A Abolition of customs barriers against educational films Recomm. March 1931 by Conf. of Central Offices Conv. (Draft) and Protocol April 1930 by Prof. for the Repression of Counterfeiting of Currency V. V. Pella containing amendments introduced recommending Cl. to study possibility of drawing Dec. 1929 by Cttee. of Experts and Jan. 1930 by up a Conv. for the establishment of an official Perm. Executive Cttee. of Int. Institute for police information bureau and for Educational Cinematograph (C. 212. M. 100. 1930. XII) C. 193. M. 76. 1931. II. A, App. 3 § C. L. 149. 1931. II. A Memo. May 25, 1931 by Sec.-Gen. summarising O. J., XII, No. 5, p. 875 § or communicating observs. received from Govts, since his memo, of Feb. 15, 1931 Extradition and communication of letters of request O. J., X II, No. 6, p. 1012 Letter July 8, 1931 from Sec.-Gen. to all Members of the League and to those non-Members represented Belgium * O. J., X II, No. 6, p. 1012 at Conf. of Central Offices for Repression of Coun terfeiting of Currency at referred to inCl.'s resol, France ** O. J., XII, No. 6, p. T012 of Sept. 9, 1930, quoting and drawing attention to recomms. of Conf. of March 1931 of Central Hungary O. J., X II, No. 3, p. 608 ** § Offices for the Repression of Counterfeiting of and O. J., X II, No. 6, p. 1013 * Currency and requesting to be informed of their observs. thereon before May 1, 1932 Italy ** O. J., X II, No. 6, p. 1012 C. L. 149. 1931. II. A Netherlands * O. J., XII, No. 6, p. 1013 Recomm. adopted March 1931 by Conf. of Central Offices for the Repression of Counterfeiting of Norway ** O. J., XII, No. 6, p. 1012 Currency recommending conclusion of multilateral Convs. and judicial Co-operation pending unifi Persia ** O. J., X II, No. 6, p. 1012 cation of rules for South Africa * O. J., X II, No. 6, p. 1013 C. 193. M. 76. 1931. II. A, App. 3 § C. L. 149. 1931- H- A Sweden ** O. J., X II, No. 6, p. 1012 O. J., XII, No. 5, P- s 75 §

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Council, League Danzig, Free City ol Rep. (Annual) June 1, 1931 by the Sec.-Gen. on the Financial situation of measures taken to execute the decisions of the Ass. Loan, 1925, Municipal on the work of Secret, and on work of Trustee for A. 6. 1931 Reps., Annual, ot No. 6 (March 15, 1930, March 15, I9 3 1) 63rd Sess., May 1931, Geneva C. 230. M. 98. 1931. II- A ! Summary May 1931 by Secret. (Information Sect.) O. J., XII, No. 6, p. < 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 — 3 —

Disputes, International Pacific settlement of Act, General, adopted Sept. 26, 1928 by Ass. on (C. 537. M. 164. 1928 and Err.) Accession by Canada to Economies and Finance Reservations July 1, 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. VII Mins, of (C. 149. M. 48. 1931. II. B) Index to Conv., General, to strengthen means 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. VII 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. May 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. VII § 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, Company, Int. Mortgage, Credit etc. Charter, Constituent of Rep., May 1931, etc. 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. Conv., Constituent Charter and Denmark A. 14. 1931. VII, Ann. 3 Statutes, etc. and C. 375. M. 149. 1930. IX, Ann. 2 § 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 C. 305. M. 158. 1931, VII, Ann. 17(b) 3 and 3 bis a . 14. 1931. Ann. 4 Amendments proposed May 1931 by Sub. Rep. (Extract) Sept. 1930 by 3rd Cttee. (M. Lange) Cttee. on agricultural credits of Comm, on A. 14. 1931. VII, Ann. 2 of Enquiry for European Union to text A. 71. 1930. VII § of May 1931 of Financial Cttee., of

Rep. May 1931 by Spec. Cttee. submitting C. 324. M. 149. 1931. VII § 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. VII, Ann. 5 to July 25, 1931 and drawing attention to Art. 14 concerning signature and rati Text (Draft) May 1930 by Arb. and Sec. Cttee. fication thereof (4th Sess.) of C. L. 178. 1931. II. B A. 14. 1931. VII, Ann. I A. xi. 1930. VII § Letter July 25, 1931 from the Sec.-Gen. to all non-European Members of the League Text (Draft) May 1931 by Spec. Cttee. of forwarding certified true copies of the A. 9. 1931. V II § and Err. * § Conv. showing signatures appended up A. 14. 1931. VII, Ann. 6 to July 25, 1931

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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. Act Final concluded March 19, 1931 by ( continued ) Rep. May 1031 by Sub.-Cttee. for agricultural C. 194. M. 77. 1931. II. B § credit of Comm, of Enquiry for European C. 294. M. 137. 1931. II. B Union submitting amendments to O. J., X II, No. 5, p. 848 § C. 324. M. 149. 1931. VII C. 395. M. 158. 1931. VII, Ann. 17(a) Signatures appended March 19, 1931 to Rep. May 1931 by Comm, of Enquiry for List May 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 § Con vs. concluded March 19, 1931 by C. 402. M. 165. 1931. II. A § C. 395. M. 158, 1931. VII, Ann. 38 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-April 1931, 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. VII. § C. 294. M. 137. 1931. II. B C. 395. M. 158. 1931. VII, Ajm. 20 O. J., X II, No. 5, p. 826 § Summary June 26, 1931 by the Sec.-Gen. of A. 17. 1931. VII, App. VI Signatures appended up to May 1, 1931, to Arbitration clauses List May 1, 1931 by Secret, of Protocol opened for signature Sept. 24, 1923 at Geneva (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., XII, No. 5, pp. 832 and 836 § Geneva for execution of arbitral awards given abroad, completing (C. 659(1). M. 220(1). 1927) Accession by Great Britain for certain Colonies, Conv. and Protocol concluded March 19, i93r* Protectorates and territories under Mandate Geneva, on stamp laws in connection with sheques N ote June 11, 1931 from the Sec.-Gen. to all Members of the League and to those C. 194. M. 77. 1931. II- B § non-Members referred to in Art. 5 of Pro C. 294. M. 137. 1931. US tocol announcing receipt of notification O. J., XII, No. 5, p. 838 § by the British Govt, of (C. L. 123. 1931. V)

®'rr" *° C. L. 123. 1931. V. Err. Signatures appended up to May 1, 1931,to Ratification by Poland of List May 1, 1931 by Secret, of Note 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 I9> Ratification by Roumania of 1931, Geneva, providing for uniform law to Note July 10, 1931 from the Sec.-Gen. to all cheques Members of the League and those non- C. 194. M. 77. 1931. H- B § Members referred to in Art. 5 of Protocol C. 294. M. 137. 193!• 11 ° announcing deposit of instrument of O. J., XII, No. 5. P- 79° 5 C. L. 150. 1931. II

Ratification by Siam of Signatures appended up to May I, I9 3 1 *° Note 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. 137. I9 3 1- $ C. L. 171. 1931. II O. J., XII, No. 5, pp. 800 and 824 5 Economies 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 1st 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. VII, 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. VII § Letter May 1931 from the British Govt, C. 3 9 5 - M- ïS8- I9 3 1- 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 June 1931 containing detailed trade C. 296. M. 138. 1931. VII § statistics of 64 countries including prov. sum C. 395. M. 158. 1931. VII, 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. VII § C. 395. M. 158. 1931. VII, Ann. 12(a) C. 395. M. 158. 1931. VII, Ann. 6 O. J., X II, 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. VII, Ann. 12 Co-ordination in Economic questions O. J., X II, No. 5, p. 776 § Sub-Cttee. of Comm, of Enquiry for European Union 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- H- B § meeting until 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. VII later notification of exact date C. L. 162. 1931. VII Commerce Currency Clause, Most Favoured Nations 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 wdth this of instrument of c L ^ IQ3I H clause, summarising the principles laid down by Offices Central on it with regard to interpretation of expression 1st 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 : CRIME and appendices to Govts, with recomm. that Collaboration, etc. they follow as far as possible commercial Recomm. concerning extradition and principles laid down therein transmission of letters of request C. 427. M. 177. 1931. II. B See : CRIME Extradition ..Certified true copy distr. with C. L. 67. 1931. II. B. Err. to Fr. text only. * C. 144. M. 45. 1931. Ann. 4. — 6 —

Economics and Finance (continued) Economics and Finance (continued) Customs Formalities Unemployment (continued) Nomenclature, Unification of Mins. (Extract) of meeting held April 22, 1931 '0v 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. 1931. VII § clature c. 427. M. 177. 1931. II. B C. 395- M . 158. 1931. VII, Ann. 14 O. J., XII, No. 6, p. 954 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 with 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. i,t Depression, Economic O. J., XII, No. 6, p. 947 Memo. May 1931 by the French Govt, setting forth means by which it believes the present European Summary 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. VII, Ann. 5 O. J., XII, 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 amended Jan. 1931 by Governing Body, on to Europe c. 284. M. 134. 1931. VII § C. 395. M. 158. 1931. VII, Ann. 15 C. 275. M. T27. 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 Unemployment Cttee. (1st Sess ) A. 17. 1931, App. IV appointed by the Comm, of Enquiry on Statistics Bulletin, Monthly, of C. 437. M. 184. 1931. VII Numbers issued 1931 Resol. adopted July 1931 by Unemployment Cttee. June (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 (1 Note July 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 Declaration 1931 by German Experts on Sub- instrument of c L. I42. ig3I. n Cttee. of Experts on Veterinary Police Measures on draft text of June 1931 of Economic Cttee. Ratification by Roumania of on Note July 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. I93I. n requesting before Nov. 1, 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 (i9 3 ° /i 9 3 i) that this draft could serve as a basis for an Int, Conf. Statistical Year-Book, 1930/1931 C. L. 179. 1931. II. B

U nemployment Letter July 29, 1931 from the Sec.-Gen. to at 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, !93; Composition of observs. on draft text of June 1931 of Economii- Rep. July 1931 by this Cttee. giving Cttee. and asking to be informed whether it is considered that this draft could serve as basi> C. 437. M. 184. 1931. VII for an Int. Conf. 1st Sess., July 1931, Geneva C. L. 179 (a). 1931- II- ® Rep. of Rep. June 1931 by Economic Cttee. (35^’ ®ess;* See : ECONOMICS AND FINANCE announcing its examination of annexed dra Unemployment text and its request that the draft be su ■ Rep. July 1931, etc. mitted to Govts, for observs. thereon and f®j information as to whether this draft coin Resols. adopted by serve as basis for Int. Conf. on See : ECONOMICS AND FINANCE C. 427. M, 177. 193 1. II. B Unemployment Cttee. Resols. adopted July 1931, etc. Text (Draft) June 1931 by Economic (35th Sess.) of * Err. to Fr. text only. ** Extract only. C. 427. M. 177. 1931. II. B, Ann. 4 (3) - 7 ~

Economics 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 Letter Feb. 26, 1931 from the Icelandic on draft text of June 1931 of Economic Cttee. on Govt, accepting invitation * to take part C. 427. M. 177. 1931. II. B, Ann. 4 in work of this Comm, and announcing ulterior submission of names of its repres. Letter July 29, 1931 from Sec.-Gen. to all European C. 188. M. 71. 1931. VII § Members and non-Members of the League C. 395. M. 158. 1931. VII, 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 informed whether it is consider ed that this draft could serve as a basis for an Letter 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 Letter July 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 draft text of June 1931 of Economic C. 265. M. 120. 1931. VII § Cttee. and asking to be informed whether it is C. 395. M. 158. 1931. VII, Ann. I (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 Economic 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. VII § tion as to whether this draft could serve as C. 395. M. 158. 1931. VII, Ann. I (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 Comm.'s 3rd Sess. on May 15, 1931 while stating his impossibility to indicate exactly C. 427. M. 177. 193[. II. B, App. 4 (2) when the Comm, will begin examination of item III of its agenda

Conv., Int., for the campaign against contagious C. 265. M. 120. 1931. VII § diseases for animals C. 395. M. 158. 1931. VII, Ann. 1 (b) Declaration 1931 by German Experts on Sub- O. J., XII, No. 6, p. 943 Cttec. 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 July 29, 1931 from Sec.-Gen. to all Euro item III appearing on agenda of its 3rd pean Members and non-Members of the League Sess. will probably begin on May 15, or requesting before Nov. 1, 1931 observs. on draft 16, 1931 text of June 1931 of Economic Cttee. and asldng C. 265. M. 120. 1931. VII § to be informed whether it is considered that C. 395- M- i 5 8- I 9 3 I - VII, Ann. I (b) this draft could serve as a basis for an Int. O. J., X II, 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 that the three items the League requesting before Feb. t , 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. VII § C. L. 179 (a). 1931. II. B C. 395. M. 158. 1931. VII, 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 L.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- H- B work thereof C. 156. M. 53. 1931- VII § text (Draft) June 1931 by Economic Cttee. C. 395. M. 158. 1931. VII, 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 on U.S.S.R. announcing beginning of the its resols. Comm.’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. V II § C. 114. M. 41. 1931. VII § C. 3 9 5 - M. 158. 1931. VII, Ann. 1 (b) C. 144. M. 45. 1931. VII, Ann. 7 § O. J., X II, No. 6, p. 943 A. 17. 1931. VII, App. Ill O. J., X II, 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. VII, Ann. 1 C. 265. M. 120. 1931. VII § C. 395. M. 158. 1931. VII, Ann. 1 (b) O. J., XII, No. 6, p. 943 Convocation of Representation of Iceland, Turkey and U.S.S.R. Letter April 29, 1931 from the Sec.-Gen. to U.S.S.R. announcing communication of See : EUR 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. VII § C. 395. M. 158. 1931. VII, Ann. 1 (b) O. J., XII, No. 6, p. 945 Rep. June 26, 1931 by Sec.-Gen. to Ass. on work of A. 17. 1931. VII Memo. Jan. 1931 by I.L.O. on the various ques tions dealt with by the I.L.O. and which are of spec, interest to European States (C. 39. M. 19. 1931. VII) Resols. adopted May 1931 by (C. 380. M. 156. 1931. VII) Summary June 26, 1931 by Sec.-Gen. of Extract on Economic Questions, from A. 17. 1931. VII, App. II C. 395. M. 158. 1931. VII, Ann. 19 * A. 17. 1931. VII, App. VIII Org., Constitution, Procedure Rep. March 31, 1931 by Org. Sub. Cttee. of Protocol (Draft) May 1931 by U.S.S.R. confirming Twelve, (M. Motta) on 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. VII, App. VII States and regarding as incompatible with its C. 395. M. 158. 1931. VII, Ann. 4 principles any attitude militating against interests O. J., X II, No. 5, p. 764 § of any country subscribing to this protocol

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

A. 17. 1931. VII, App. I

Rep. June 26, 1931 by Sec.-Gen. to Ass. outlining work achieved by ist, 2nd and 3rd Sess. of this Finances, League Cttee. and action taken on resol. of its 2nd Sess. Comm., Supervisory' A. 17. 1931. VII Composition of N ote June 26, 1931 by the Sec.-Gen. announcing resignation of Count Carl Moltke of his mem 1 ist Sess., Sept. 1930, Geneva ship on this Comm. v Rep. June 26, 1931 by Sec.-Gen. to Ass. on A. 18. I9 3 1, x work of A. 17. 1931. VII * Also distr. in separate form as Extract. — g —

Greenland, Eastern Intellectual Co-operation Status, Legal, of certain portions of Rights, Intellectual Dispute between Denmark and Norway regarding Property, Scientific, Protection of Application, July 12, 1931 of Danish Govt, Conv. (Draft) Dec. 1927 by Cttee. of Experts, instituting proceedings of the Court to settle approved July 1928 by Intell. 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 asking whether it could be adopted as basis C.P.J.I., Dist. 2044. 1931 * of disc, at a Int. Conf. and whether those Govts, would send a repres. thereto Note July 23, 1931 by Sec.-Gen. forwarding certified true copy of C. L. 155. 1930 C. 446. M. 190. 1931. V, Ann. O. J., X II, No. 6, p. 1014 *

Observs. of the following Govts, on H Czechoslovakia O. J., XII, No. 6, p. 1 0 1 9 Danzig O. J., X II, No. 6, p. 1 0 1 5 Health Organisation Denmark O. J., X II, No. 6, p. 1 0 1 5 Bureau, Eastern Finances for Finland O. J., XII, No. 6, p. X0 1 5 See : HEALTH ORGANISATION Great Britain O. J., X II, No. 6, p. 1 0 1 6 Finances for India O. J., XII,No. 6, p. 1 0 1 7 Bureau, Eastern Irish Free State O. J., X II, No. 6, p. 1 0 1 7 Epidemics O. J., XII,No. 6, p. 1 0 1 8 Reps., Epidemiological Italy Numbers, Monthly, issued 1931 Lithuania O. J., XII,No. 6, p. 1 0 1 8 May 15 Monaco O. J., XII,No. 6, p. 1 0 1 8 R. E. 150 (10th Year, No. 5) New Zealand O. J., XII,No. 6, p. 1 0 1 8 Finances for Siam O. J., XII,No. 6, p. 1 0 1 9 Bureau, Eastern Budget for 1930 South Africa O. J., XII,No. 6, p. 1 0 1 4 Accounts for U.S.A. O. J., XII, No. 6, p. 1 0 1 5 Balance sheet as on Dec. 31, 1930 O. J., XII, No. 6, p. 1 0 2 0 Text July, 8, 1931 as approved June 12, Yugoslavia 19 3 1 by the Deputy Auditor (Dr. Vivaldi) on A. 3 (a). 1931. X

Rep. June 12, 1931 by Deputy Auditor (Dr. Vivaldi) on his examination of cash 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 June O. J., X II, No. 6 accordance with Financial Regulations

A. 3(a). 1931. X Text July 8, 1931 of A. 3(a)- I9 3 I- X

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 ist 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 Note July 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

Certified true copy. * Extract only. — IO —

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 Lists of (C. L. 8. 1922, Ann.) Ratification by Lithuania of one of these List June 1, 1931 showing name, classification, Convs. nationality and salary of each Member oi Note July 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 Mandates 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. Lab. Org. announcing deposit of instrument Agrt. signed March 4, 1931 at Bagdad between of British Govt, and Iraq to replace the judicial Agrt. of March 25, 1924 ** C. L. 145. 1931. V Letter July 7, 1931 from British Govt, 10th Sess., May-J une 1927, Geneva announcing that the instruments of rati Conv. (2, Draft) and Recomm. (1) adopted by fication of this Agrt. were exchanged on (C.L.98. 1927, Ann.) May 29, 1931 at Bagdad Ratification by Lithuania of one of these Convs. C. 443. M. 189. 1931. VI Note July 10, 1931 from the Sec.-Gen. to all Members of the League and of the Int. Lab. Org. announcing deposit of instrument o of Opium, Traffic in C. L. 153. 1931- V Conv. and Protocol concluded Feb. 19, 1925, Geneva, on (C.88(1).M.44(1). 1925.XI) 12th Sess., May-J une 1929, Geneva Conv. (2, Draft) and Recomms. (4) adopted by Ratification by Cuba of (C.L.228.i929.V.,Ann.) Note July 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 Note July 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 instrument of C. L. 173. 1931. XI C. L. 163. 1931. V Import and export of drugs 14th Sess., June 1930, Geneva Note May 1931 by Danzig Govt, concerning alleged Conv. (2, Draft) and Recomm. (5), etc. export of heroin from Turkey to Danzig (C. 303, 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.I42. cified * 1931.XI) Note July 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. XI, Add. this ratification together with this declaration * and enumerating coun Letter Nov. 26, 1930 from the Sec.-Gen. to all Members tries to which it refers and non-Members of the League quoting the resol adopted Oct. 1, 1930 by the Ass. requesting them C. L. 134. 1931. V. to 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 Note July 8, 1931 from the 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. XI, Pt. I1 Governing Body of Treaty of Versailles, Art. 393 and corresponding Post, Traffic by arts, of other Peace Treaties Letter Nov. 15, 1929 from the Sec.-Gen. to all Amendment adopted Nov. 2, 1922 by the Labour Members of League quoting the resol. adopte Conf. (4th Sess.) to (C.L.66(a). 1923) Sept. 24, 1929 by Ass. and requesting them 0 Ratification by Peru of say whether they are prepared to adopt measure5 indicated therein (C.L.302.1929.XI) Note July 29, 1931 from Sec.-Gen. to all Members of the League and of Int. Lab. Org. Replies from the following countries announcing deposit of instrument of China O. J., XII, No. 3, P- 6l? § and O. J„ XII, No. 6, p. i °02 C. L. 177. 1931. V * Confidential doc., one copy only to each Member of the Leap1 * Not reproduced ** Not reproduced in final form. Permanent Court of International Justice (continued) Statute of p Revision of Protocol and Ann. concluded Sept. 14, 1929, Geneva, on (C.492.M.156.1929.V) Permanent Court of International Justice Ratification by Cuba of Judges Reservation Jan. 5, 1931 by Cuban Govt, at time of (C.L.4 and 4(a).l93i.V) Pensions for Register and Observs. by the following countries Regulations adopted Sept. 23, 1930 by Ass. for (O.J., Spec. Supp., No. 88, p. 10) Belgium Revision of Note July 2, 1931 from the Sec. Gen. to all Members of the League and Note June 19, 1931 by Sec.-Gen. quoting to those non-Members which have Cl.’s resol. of May 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, 193T 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 Letter July 14, 1931 from Sec.-Gen. to all Members Note June 19, 1931 by Sec.-Gen. quoting and non-Members of the League drawing their CI.’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. VIII

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. VIII

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. C. L. 156. 1931. VIII List June 1, 1931 by Registrar (M. Hammarskjôld) showing name, classification and salary of each member of Transport of newspapers and periodicals Regulation adopted 1931 by Int. 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 Letter July 14, 1931 from Sec.-Gen. to those to Feb. 21, 1931 (C. P. J. I., Series D, No. r, 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 meetings held Jan. 21-24, 27, 31, Feb. 2, Communications and Transit and text of 6, 9, 13, 16-20, 1931 regarding the modifications contained in C. L. 166. 1931. VIII 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 C. L. 166. 1931. VIII, Ann. I Confidential doc., one copy only to each Member of the League. — 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 No. 45 (Jan. i-March 31, 1931) Publications Obscene, Traffic in Conv. Int. concluded Sept. 12, 1923, Geneva for the O. J., XII, 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 Whaling Communications from the following Contracting Letter July 24, 1931 from Sec.-Gen. to certain Parties concerning Members and non-Members of the League an Norway nouncing placing on Ass. agenda of opening of a Letter July 6, 1931 from Norwegian Govt, Conv. to regulate whale fishing, convocation of on transmission by a Sub. Cttee. of Economic Cttee. in Aug. 1931, C. L. 187. 1931. IV to redraft text thereof and drawing attention to rep. of June 1931 of Economic Cttee. thereon Note July 17, 1931 from Sec.-Gen. to those C. L. 168. 1929. It. B Members and non-Members of the League which have signed or adhered to this Conv. Rep. June 1931 by Economic Cttee. (35th Sess.) forwarding communication from 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 examination 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. T931 ** 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., X II, No. 6, p. 1007 A. 15. 1931- x Estonia O. J., X II, No. 6, p. 1008 A. 86. 193° § Finland O. J., X II, No. 6, p. 1008 Note June 6, 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. xoio Recomm. June 28, 1930 by Cttee. of Enquiry Office, Int., Nansen proposing granting to officials of ist Division Fund, Memorial, Nansen of 3 months spec, leave after 7 years’ service Appeal May 13, 1931 for. Spec. Vol. ** § A. 15. 1931- X A. 16. 1930. X § O. J., XII, No. 6, p. 1005 Lists of Letter 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 member 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 ist 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) summarising work of No. 3 C. 300. M. I41. 1931 § C. 3 3 5 - i 9 3i O. J., X II, No. 6, p. 1004 A. 10. 1931 * * and Err.

2nd Sess., April 1931, Geneva List June 1931 by Secret, showing name, classi Letter May 4, 1931 from Pres, of this Body fication, nationality and salary of each m e m b e r (M. Huber) summarising work of of staff having left the Secret, since 193° ^ss' C. 300. M. 141. 1931 § *** C. 399. M. 161. I9 3 1 O. J., X II, No. 6, p. 1004

To date in Jan. 1931. * Redistr. with C. L. 148. 1931. IV. * To date in May 1931. ** Distr. with C. 300. M. 141. 1931. ** Confidential doc., one copy only dist. to each Member of Leagu • — 13 —

Secretariat, League (continued) Transit and Communications fcontinued) 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. June 13, 1931 by Prep. Cttee., giving eight spec, posts of Counsellors but to post pone until 1931 the question of spec, bonuses C. L. 183. 1931. VIII, Ann. * to be granted in accordance with the recomm. Meeting, June 1931, Geneva, of of 1930 of Cttee. of Thirteen Rep., June 13, 1931 of A. 15. 1931. X See : TRANSIT AND COMMUNICA A. 86. 1930. X § TIONS 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 Recomm. June 28, 1930 by Cttee. of Enquiry Conf., 4th General, etc. proposing creation of eight posts of Coun Docs, issued June 17, 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, at 4th General Slavery Conf., on q l . 183. 1931. 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 Accession of France for Syria and Lebanon to of the League and to those non-Members invited to the 4th General Conf. forwarding Instrument, June 23, 1931 of doc. * containing rep. of June 13, 1931 of Prep. C. L. 164. 1931. IV, Ann. * c tte e - on C. L. 183. 1931. VIII

Note July 20, 1931 from Sec.-Gen. to Members Rep. June 13, 1931 by Prep. Cttee., 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 July 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. VIII

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, therewith c L i83 lg3I. VIII, Ann. * communicating memo, regarding measures for abolition of slavery in Burma, 1930-1931 Conf., 4th General, Oct. 1931, Geneva Convocation of O. J., X II, No. 6, p. 1000 Letter July 30, 1930 from Sec.-Gen. to all Members Memo. May 15, 1931 by British 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 Oct. 12 instead of Oct. 26, 1931 as previously O. J., X II, No. 6, p. 1000 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. VIII, 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 members of procedure to be followed by Conf. in dealing therewith C. L. 183. 1931. VIII, Ann. ** C. L. 183. 1931. VIII, Ann. *

..C» true copy. lth c - G. C. T. I., Vol. I. * 4th C. G. C. T. 1., Vol. 1. 14 —

Transit and Communications (continued) Transit and Communications (continued) Navigation, Air Navigation, Inland (continued) Communications, League, at times of emergency Law, River Letter 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. See : TRANSIT AND COMMUNICATIONS and requesting before April 1, 1931 information as to steps they may intend to take to carry Navigation, Inland out the rcsol. (C. L. 19. 1931. VIII) Collisions Replies from the following countries to See also : TRANSIT AND COMMUNICA Belgium O. J., X II, No. 6, p. 1046 TIONS Navigation, Inland Denmark O. J., X II, No. 6, p. 1047 Registration of vessels France O. J., X II, No. 6, p. 1048 See also : TRANSIT AND COMMUNICA TIONS Hungary O. J., XII, No. 6, p. 1049 Navigation, Inland Norway O. J., X II, 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 ** forwarding 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 Letter 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 River 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. VIII signatures appended up to May 31, 1931 and drawing attention to Art. 51 regarding Questionnaire July 1931 by Adv. and Techn. Cttee. ratification thereof on C. L. 144. 1931. VIII C. L. 180. 1931. VIII, Ann. Letter 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. VIII, up to May 31, 1931 and drawing attention Ann. * * to Art. 51 and 52 regarding adhesion to or O. J., X II, No. 3, p. 642 *** § ratification of C. L. 144 (a). 1931. VIII Letter July 4, 1931 from See.-Gen. to those Members of the League which have signed Letter 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 River Law the ann. in German, referred to therein, Convs. forwarding certified true copies oi showing signatures appended up to May 31, this Conv. without the ann. in German 1931 and drawing attention to Art. 15 regu- referred to therein and drawing attention to Art. 52 regarding accession to C. L. 144. 1931. VIII C. L. 144 (b). 1931. VIII

Letter July 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. VIII, Ann. **** § referred to therein and showing signatures C. L. 144, 144 (a) and 144 (b). 1931. VIII, appended up to May 31, 1931 and drawing Ann. ***** attention to Arts. 15 and 16 regarding O. J., X II, No. 3, p. 659 ****** § adhesion to or ratification of Letter July 4, 1931 from Sec.-Gen. to those C. L. 144 (a). 193t. VIII Members of the League which have signed the three River Law Convs., forwarding certi Letter July 4, 1931 from Sec.-Gen. to those fied true copies of this Conv. without 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 an^ Convs. forwarding certified true copies of drawing attention to Art. 9 regarding ra^" this Conv. without the ann. in German fication thereof referred to therein and drawing attention C. L. 144. I9 3 1, VI11 to Art. 16, regarding accession to * Certified true copy of Conf. U.D.F. 58 (Fr. text) and 58 Ami- C. L. 144 (b). 1931. VIII (German text). ** Certified true copy of Conf. U.D.F. 58 (1) (Fr. text). *** Conf. U.D.F. 58 (Eng. and Fr. texts). n . 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 oJ aw- (German text). (German text). ** Certified true copy of Conf. U.D.F. 57 (1) (Fr. text). ***** Certified true copy of Conf. U.D.F. 59 (1) (Fr. text). ***Con . U.D.F. 57 (Eng. and Fr. texts). ****** Conf. U.D.F. 59 (Eng. and Fr. texts). — 15 —

Transit 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. VIII) 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

Letter July 11, 1931 from Sec.-Gen. to those C. L. 144 (a). 1931. VIII Members and non-Members which have signed the Agrt. of same date of Manned Lightships not 011 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 Letter 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. VIII) C. L. 137 (b). 1931. VIII Letter July n , 1930 from Sec.-Gen. to these 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. VIII C. 634 (a). M. 253 (a). 1930. VIII *

Letter July 11, 1931 from Sec.-Gen. to those Wave-lengths assigned to Radio-Beacons Members and non-Members which have Letter July 14, 1931 from Sec.-Gen. to those signed this Agrt., forwarding list of signatures Members and non-Members of the League appended up to April 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). I 9 3 I- VIII of Oct. T 9 3 0 of Conf. for LTnification of Buoyage and Lighting of Coasts

Letter 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. VIII

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. VIII § C. L. 5. 1930. VIII § C. 634 (b). M. 253 (b). 1930. VIII * O. J., X II, No. 6, p. 1022

* Dis1r- with C.L. 137, 137 (a) and 137 (b). 1931. VIII. * Dist. with C.L. 137, 137 (a) and 137 (1)}. 1931. VII. — i6 —

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 § Letter Feb. 19, 1931 from the Sec.-Gen. to all C. L. 5. 1930. V III § European Members of the League forwarding O. J., X II, No. 6, p. 1022 rep. and resol. of Sept. 1930 of 3rd Cttee., 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. VIII) Albania * Replies by following countries Australia * Austria O. J., XII, No. 6, p. 1054 Belgium * Belgium O. J., XII, No. 6, p. 1055 Brazil * Bulgaria * Denmark O. J., XII, No. 6, p. 1056 Canada * France O. J., XII, No. 6, p. 1056

Chile * Hungary O. J., XII, No. 6, p. 1056 Costa-Rica *

Danzig * Taxation questions concerning Denmark * Customs exemption for Fuel for motor transport crossing frontiers Egypt * Proposal May 1931 by the German Govt, Estonia * to Comm, of Enquiry for European Union Finland * requesting inclusion of this question on its agenda and proposing that Adv. and France * Techn. Cttee. for communications and transit be instructed to study matter Germany * further with Economic Cttee., and that Great Govts, be asked to transmit a documenta Britain * tion on regulations in force regarding

Greece * C. 316. M. 146. 1931. VII § Haiti * C. 3 9 5 - M. 158. 1931. VII, Ann. 8 India * Irish Free Tel. April 14, 1931 from the German Govt. State * (M. Curtius) requesting inclusion on the agenda of Comm, of Enquiry for European Italy * Union of question of development of v C. 195. M. 78. 1931. V III § customs relations in Europe and of cus Japan * O. J„ X II, No. 6, p. 1023 toms exemption of fuel for motor vehicles Latvia * crossing the frontier by land, water and air Lithuania * C. 240. M. 106. 1931. VII § Mexico * C. 395. M. 158. 1931. VII, Ann. 2 Nether lands * Transport, Commercial New Letter July 13, 1931 from Sec.-Gen. to all Zealand * European Members and non-Members of the League quoting resol. of June 1931 of Adv. and Norway * Techn. Cttee. and asking them to forward Panama * 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 Roumania * 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 national Sweden * laws of various States relating to commercial Turkey * motor transport and economic conditions liable to influence development of such Uruguay * transport and asking Perm. Cttee. on Road U.S.A. * Traffic to take action considered necessary on resol. of Conf. of March I9 3 1 anc* :0 U.S.S.R. * secure co-operation of experts qualified to deal with economic and legal aspects 0 Venezuela * question Yugoslavia * C. 417 (a). M. 173 (a). I 9 3 I- v ^ : I * Extract only. C. L. 158. I9 3 1- VU1 — 17 —

Transit and Communications (continued) Treaties, Conventions and Engagements, International Road traffic (continued) ( continued ) Motor 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 Note July 1, 1931 from the Sec.-Gen. to during the following periods all Members of the League and to those July 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. CIII, Nos. I, 2, 3 and 4 1931 has been ratified and can be regarded as definite as from April 15, I93I C. L. 146. 1931. VIII 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 non-Members invited to the Road Traffic Traffic in 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 June n , Mins, of I9 3 I 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. (iothSess.) 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 Numbers summarising work 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.