LIQUIDATION OF THE LEAGUE OF NATIONS
ACTION AT DUMBARTON OAKS
The question of the dissolution of the League of
Nations and the transition from it to the United Nations
Organization was discussed informally by the representa-
tives of the United Btates, Great Britain, and China at
Dumbarton Oaks, October 7, 1944. It was informally agreed
that papers on the subject should be exchanged, no date
being set for the exchange. As this Government is not a
member of the League it has preferred to await the
initiative of the other Governments in this matter. No
papers have been received. A copy of a paper prepared
in the Department is attached.
ACTION OF THE LEAGUE'S
SUPERVISORY COMMITTEE
Early in December 1944 the Supervisory Committee of
the League met in London and appointed a committee of
three consisting of Mr. Hambro (Norway), Mr. Bruce
(Australia), and Mr. Castillo Najera (Mexico), to select
a Conciliation Committee for the purpose of conferring
with such group as might be designated by the United
Nations Conference to deal with questions arising out of
the dissolution of the League and the transfer of func-
tions to the new Organization.
Previous to this London meeting, on November 23
the Mexican Ambassador, Chairman of the Supervisory Com-
mittee, expressed the hope to Mr. Stettinius that when
the contemplated Conciliation Committee should meet with
the designated United Nations group at the forthcoming
United Nations Conference, the United States would appoint
an expert to consult with the Committee. The Acting
Secretary made no commitment on this point, but said the
matter would be borne in mind.
After the London meeting, on December 23 the Mexican
Ambassador informed Mr. Stettinius of the action taken by
the Supervisory Committee and stated that the Conciliation
Committee would be ready to meet with the designated
United Nations group at their convenience. The Secretary
made no comment and explained that no plans could be
made