Geneva, Oct, 26. it. James G. MacDonald, of the United States, was, appointed Re-ogee High Commissioner of the League of Nations, to-day, follow ing an announcement that Washing ton has accepted the League's. in-Vitation do sit on the membership governing' board.
"At the same time, the Council an-pounced the appointment of Me. Sean Lester, delegate of the Irish
missioner of Danzig, succeeding Dr. Free State 19 Gentva, ah High Com-Resting.
Mr. MacDonald's duties as Refuge High missioner will involve assistance of refugees from a num ber of countries, but especially the Jews recently driven from Germany by the Hitler regime—United Press day that, in the event of his noncompliance with a request for figures made by the Automobile Chamber of Commerce, his, case would be transferred to Mr. Homer Cunimings,, the Attorney-General.
Subsequchtly, a statement issued by the Ford, Motor Ca. described Gen. Johnson's threat as an act of injustice, It added that, before assuming the airs of a dictator, Gen. Johnson should fortify himself with evidence that Mr, Henry Ford had refused to comply with the Government's requirements.
In reply to this statement, Gen. Johnson said that he declined to fenter a controversy. He asserted, however, that the moment he had evidence' of the Ford Co's violation of the motor code he would not, hesitate to act—Reuter.
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