27 NOVEMBER 1926, Page 2

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Empire, the Report says that the representation whether in London or in the Dominion capitals, is a matter for future settlement on the understanding that whatever arrange- ments are made shall be supplementary to the present system of direct communication between Government and Government. Finally the Report states that it is prema- ture to accept the statute of the Permanent Court of International Justice, which provides for the compulsory submission of certain cases. When adopting the Report the Conference congratulated the British Government on its share at Locarno in " contributing to the promotion of the peace of the world."

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