In order to fe able to fulül mission, the proposed institution ought to be as independent as possible of national influences. It is essential that it should be able to rely on the ce-operation of poisons ' throughout the world who are best acquainted with all questions relating to inclu try, trade, agriculture, finance and labour.
The letter reveals that M. van land is about to set out on the preliminary results of the enquiry with which he was entrusted by the British and French Governments on the possibilities of removing obstacles to international trade.
M. van Zeeland's welcome in tne United States, the letter adds indicates that the United States 15 favourably disposed towards th? effort initiated by Great Britain France, The three great nations thus give proof of their generous wish to take part in the activity for the establishment of a better order which the whole world is der handing —Reuter.
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