Dec. Italy gives notice of withdrawal from the League. 14 Dec. Italy leaves the International Labour Office. Jan. Statement by the Swiss Federal Council concerning the neutrality of the Swiss Confederation. The Council decides in favour of the League's participation in the 1939 New York World's Fair. Jan. Adoption of a new Statute for the Communications and Transit Organization.
Convention is signed by the representatives of seven States.
The German Government communicates to the Secretary-General the text of a Law, dated 13 March, providing for the inclusion of Austria in Germany. 19 Mar. Departure of a mission of the League of Nations Secretariat for Latin America. Mar. Declaration by the Federal Council concerning the neutrality and independence of Switzerland. The United Kingdom Government requests that the question of the consequences arising from the existing situation in Ethiopia be placed on the agenda of the next meeting of the Council. 29 Apr. Memorandum by the Federal Council on Swiss neutrality.