The survey of the progress record-led under the guidance of the Cotton Commission of the National Economic Council jg heartening, - Development of China's cotton crops is. a. major factor inthe improvement of that balance of payments, Therefore con= siderable importance is attached the various activities promoted. by the Conimission in- improving. the methods of cultivation, extending Scientific research, encouraging the growth "of ce-operative societies for marketing. "Special attention directed to the need for better grad ing and for closer liaison between the consumer and producer, The efforts successfully made-tr-otmeeparts of the world to improve the cotton crops by better organization and Ure use of scientific research to ensure improv= ed. qualities of cotton for market should give the Cotton Commission much encouragement and acquire for ifthe confidence and active support of the Government, cotton growers and cultural industry. all interested in what important agr=
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