WHALE-CATCH QUOTAS
Two Nations Quit Convention
(Rec. 10 p.m.) AMSTERDAM, July 1. Holland and Norway decided today to withdraw from the International Whaling Convention, the Netherlands Whaling Company announced last night The company said the decision had been taken during the whal-
ing convention in London “be-
cause it has proved impossible for the two countries to obtain reasonable whaling quotas.** The company added that the consequences of the withdrawals were difficult to foresee.
The company further announced that the convention had decided at its closing session in London yesterday to advance the opening date of the whaling season from January 7 to December 28. Holland and Norway, along with Britain, Japan and Russia constitute the “big five” of whaling. In addition, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, France, Iceland, Mexico, New Zealand, Panama, Sweden, South Africa and the United States are members of the convention.
An official communique is expected to be issued in London later.
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Press, Volume XCVIII, Issue 28936, 2 July 1959, Page 11
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