THE TRAFFIC IN LIVESTOCK [To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.]
SIR, In many quarters it has long been considered high time that international action should be taken to protect from ill- treatment animals being transported by land or sea:
At its last meeting the Executive Committee of the League of Nations Union had before it two documents on the protection of animals in transit prepared by Brigadier-General Sir George Cockerill, C.B., namely, a general memorandum and a tentative draft convention, to serve as a baSis of discussion. With these before them, a resolution, was adopted recommending the inclusion of certain new provisions in the first of the series of three 'International 'Veterinary Conventions at present under consideration by sta6 members of the League of Nations. Very briefly; the new proposals relate to such matters as proper 'food and water supplies ; adequate ventilation ; the provision of proper head room and space ; the immediate slaughter of sick or injured animals, and, in general, regulations to obviate cruelty and preventable suffering.—I am, Sir, &c., OmyEa I3ELL, Press Secretary.. Leagueof Nations. Union, 15 Grosvenor Crescent, London, 5.11? .1.
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