The Archive · 1923

The Basis of Selection

"These seven have been chosen," the Policy Committee explained, "after many weeks of careful consideration, on the basis of selection which aimed not securing a jury made up of representa: of varied groups and sections, but which aimed instead at getting seven men and women generally recognized to be eminently fitted by capacity and experience to deal with the exceedingly difficult and complex subject of our international rela tions.

The Committee regarded the work-of the jurors as a highly important judicial task, requiring distinctive abilities and ex-

The jury is expected to reach its decision by January 1. All

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