Washington, Feb. 22.
When in the autumn of 1937 it became apparent that a curtailment of the output of coal in China had taken place and it seemed probable that a further commenced to study the problem of how some part of the eventual future shortage of coal in the Far Eastern market which would inevitably arise could be met by increased production from its Mines.
The study of this question was undertaken jointly with studies already being conducted to determine Kailan coals could The United States today accepted the invitation of the League of Nations to collaborate with the League as a non-member in the League's technical and non-political eetivities.
A State Department announcement revealing the Government's acceptance the invitation said the United States regards each "sound" step in the promotion of human welfare as one toward "the establishment of that international order which we believe essential to real peace."
The State Department message praised the League as being "responsible for the development and mutual exchange and discussion of ideas and methods to a greater extent and in more fields of humanitarian and Sugar (Buyers) Mar. 6/1,—%4; EMMA—izi Aug. 6/0 14.
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