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 INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS OTHER THAN TREATIES [62 STAT. which all industrial communities should endeavour to apply, so far as their special circumstances will permit. Among these methods and prin- ciples, the following seem to the High Contracting Parties to be of special and urgent importance: First.- The guiding principle above enunciated that labour should not be regarded merely as a commodity or article of com- merce. Second.- The right of associa- tion for all lawful purposes by the employed as well as by the em- ployers. Third. - The payment to the employed of a wage adequate to maintain a reasonable standard of life as this is understood in their time and country. Fourth.-The adoption of an eight hours day or a forty-eight hours week as the standard to be aimed at where it has not already been attained. Fifth.- The adoption of a weekly rest of at least twenty-four hours, which should include Sun- day wherever practicable. Sixth. -The abolition of child labour and the imposition of such limitations on the labour of young persons as shall permit the con- tinuation of their education and assure their proper physical de- velopment. Seventh.- The principle that men and women should receive equal remuneration for work of equal value. Eighth. -The standard set by law in each country with respect 3568

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