Geneva, Jan. 18.
Mr. R. A. Butler, Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, made a short declaration regarding Palestine yesterday, when a report framed by the Mandates Commission was presented before a public meeting of the League Council.
After describing recent enquiries by the British Commission, and the Conference to be held in london, Mr. Butler suggested that, inthe event of a decision being reached, the Mandates Commission meet to consider any modifications suggested in the British Mandate. Thus, he stated, the Council would be enabled to consider suggestions for a May meeting of the Council, avoiding any delay.
Mr. Munters, as raporteur of the Mandates Commission, accepted the suggestion that an extraordinary session of the Mandates' Commission be held.—Reuter.
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