REPLY BY ABYSSINIA.
ABIDING BY UNDERTAKINGS.
TERRITORIAL ADJUSTMENTS
(Received This Day, 11.50 a.m.) * GENEVA, September 23,
The Abyssinian reply to the Committee of Five, published to-night, states that Abyssinia is willing immediately to open negotiations on the basis of the committee’s proposals. It emphasises that Abyssinia is resolved to abide by her undertakings, especially in respect to slavery, and is prepared to negotiate territorial adjustment on the basis of exchange on terms advantageous to all parties. It is realised 1 that the League is disinterestedly desirous of assisting Abyssinia to develop her resources and improve social conditions, and to this end such assistance must bo collective and international, reserving to the Emperor the right to veto foreign advisers. The reply also notes British and French undertakings in respect to Italy’s special interests in Abyssinia, and says that this matter is solely one concerning Britain, France and Italy.
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume 55, Issue 293, 24 September 1935, Page 5
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