e independence of the free
city, and arrange for treaties between Danzig and Germany and Poland. It
will work out the mandatory system to be applied to the former German
colonies, and act as a final court in part of the plebiscites of the
Belgian-German frontier, and in dispute as to the Kiel Canal, and decide
certain of the economic and financial problems. An international
conference on labor is to be held in October under its direction, and
another on the international control of ports, waterways, and railways
is foreshadowed.

MEMBERSHIP OF THE LEAGUE

The membership of the league will be the signatories of the covenant and
other natures invited to accede, who must lodge a declaration of
accession without reservation within two months. A new state, dominion,
or colony may be admitted, provided its admission is agreed by
two-thirds of the assembly. A nation may withdraw upon giving two years'
notice, if it has fulfilled all its international obligations.

HOW THE LEAGUE WILL ADMINISTER ITS TRUST

A permanent secretariat will be established at the seat of the league
which will be at Geneva. The assembly will consist of representatives of
the members of the league and will meet at stated intervals. Voting will
be by states. Each member will have one vote and not more than three
representatives. This assembly may be considered as the House of
Representatives of the league. The council may be considered as the
senate. It will consist of representatives of the five great allied
powers, together with representatives of four members selected by the
assembly from time to time; it may co-operate with additional states and
will meet at least once a year. Members not represented will be invited
to send a representative when questions affecting their interests are
discussed. Voting will be by nation. Each nation will have one vote and
not more than one representative. Decision taken by the assembly and
council must be unanimous except in regard to procedure, and in certain
cases specified in the covenant and in the treaty, where decisions will
be by a majority.

REDUCTION OF ARMAMENT

The council will formulate plans for a reduction of armaments for
consideration and adoption. These plans will be revised every 10 years.
Once they are adopted, no member must exceed the armament's text without
the concurrence of the council. All members will exchange full
information as to armaments and programs, and a permanent commis