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The work of tie Intellectual Co-operation Organization is very varied. For an account of it in some detail I refer you to the various publications of the Organization, although the more important activities are referred to in the Rapporteur's report. These include the Conference of Directors of Higher Education held in Paris in May, 1935, the preliminary work in connection with the proposed publication of a collection of ethnographical and historical works on the origins of American civilization, the methods of instructing the young in the work of the League of Nations, and the revision of school text-books. The Organization had proposed a scheme of tours to be undertaken by high officials of public Education Departments and heads of educational institutions, and the Sixth Committee asked the Fourth Committee to provide 10,000 francs for the purpose in the budget of 1936. The Fourth Committee, however, on the advice of the Supervisory Commission, declined to vote the money on the ground of continued need for economy, but suggested that provision for the expenses of the tours should be left to private initiative. On the other hand, the Fourth Committee consented to provide 6,000 francs of the 10,000 francs asked for by the Sixth Committee to meet the expenses of convoking a Committee of scientific experts with a view to the establishment of closer relations between the Intellectual Co-operation Organization and the International Council of Scientific Unions. The Roumanian delegate made the interesting suggestion that a collection of translations be published in one or more world-wide languages of representative and classical works from the literature of the various European regional languages. This suggestion has been referred to the Organization under resolution of the Assembly. The Assembly also decided to refer to the Assembly of 1936 the draft International Convention for the use of Broadcasting in the causes of peace. It is proposed that the problem be examined by an ad hoc conference constituted during the Assembly by delegates provided with the necessary powers. The Intellectual Co-operation Organization is also interested in the Convention for the Protection of Literature and Artistic Property, which is due for revision next year, when a Conference will meet in Brussels. I cannot conclude without remarking that the feeling of scepticism which was apparent in the early life of the Organization has given way to one of respect for much that it has accomplished. Of course, a good deal of the work appeals mainly to specialists, but the Organization has succeeded in making its efforts felt also in spheres which have a wider appeal. The tribute paid to it by the eminent Rapporteur of the Sixth Committee is well deserved. The Sixth Committee's report came before the Assembly on the 28th September, and the resolution with which it concludes was then passed. I have the honour to be, Sir, Your obedient servant, C. J. Park, High Commissioner for New Zealand. The Honourable the Prime Minister, Wellington, New Zealand.

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