The Archive · 1936

Changchun Asked for Help

Nansen Commission Writes on Refugee Problem Changchun, Aug. 4.

The Manchoukwo Government ce-operation in the activities of the Nansen Commission for the Relief of Refugees was asked in a communication received here yesterday from Mr. Michael Hanson, director-general of the organization, The letter requested the Char chun authorities to. supply. inform: tion regarding the conditions of liv-Jing among the "White" Russians in the New Empire and the steps taken fby the Manchoukuo Government to improve these conditions, The communication is believed here to be the first ever addressed by an organ of the League of Nations to the Government of the new Empire. In view of the complete absence of official relations between Manchoukuo and the League, the Commission has been unable thus far to ald the Russian refugees in' the new Empire~Domel,

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