² For ratifications and accessions, see note at end of declaration, p. 168.

^* The text of the declaration reads as follows:

“ At the time of signing this convention, and as representative of the British Empire, I declare that my signature is not binding upon the British Dominions of Canada, Australia and South Africa, which are individual members of the League of Nations and have not sent representatives to this conference. The right of each of these three Dominions to sign the convention, or to accede to it at a later date, is reserved, it being understood that, if they do not sign or accede to it, they shall not be entitled to benefit by the convention.

“I also reserve the right to declare, at the time of ratification, whether the ratification includes the Dominion of Newfoundland. If it is not included in the ratification, the Dominion of Newfoundland will not be entitled to benefit by the convention.”