Washington, Apr. 18.
Dr. Ernest H. Gruening. Director of Territories and Islands Division of the Department of Interfor, told the United Press today that no definite action. was taken at a discussion at the White House over the Canton and Enderbury Islands, which were recently claimed by' the United States.
He said the general objective of the conference was an inter-depart-/mental exchange of information, No announcement would likely be made, Department of State and Department of Interior, however, led. to the belief that the State Department had received communication from Britain who claims possession Jof the small isles in southern Pacific in the Phoenix group—United Press.
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