THE SANCTIONS

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 56, Issue 16, 31 October 1935, Page 5

THE SANCTIONS

AUSTRIAN EMBARGO ON ARMS.

A SIGNIFICANT DECISION. THE INFLUENCE OF BRITAIN. (United Press Association— Copyright; (Received This Day, 9.55 a.m.) , LONDON, October 30. It is authoritatively stated in London that Britain will regard as too slow the fixing of any date after the middle of November for the commencement of sanctions; . . , The most significant decision regarding sanctions is Austria’s prohibition of the delivery of armaments to both belligerents in obedience to the proscription in the Treaty of St. Germain It is admitted that the decision is not backed 1 with enthusiasm because two of the largest munition factories are located in a very depressed area.• thermore, it is realised that oideis which Austria rejects Germany mig accept and then deliver through Austrian territory. The decision P sumably due to appreciation both * Vienna arid Budapest, of strong views.

THE ECONOMIC SANCTIONS. i

expected in a fortnight.

TRANSIT EMBARGO CONSIDERED

LONDON, October 30. The correspondent of the Associate Press learns that Britain hopes that widespread economic sanctions will he introduced by. about November 14. cause of the failure of attempts at peace the Government is disinclined foi further delay in the Hopes of the improving prospects of conciliation. Bi - tain anticipates more appeals for special treatment from certain smallei nations, hut hopes that there will be sufficient unanimity to produce strong and rapid effect. The committee’s discussions will include transit facilities, presumably involving the carriage of goods from nonleague members through the territories of league members. Apparently there is no intention of proposing a ban on Italian ports or aerodromes or debarring Italian vessels from poits belonging to league members. The League of Nations announces that 32 nations are now applying sano tion number two, 29 nations are applying sanctions numbers three and four, and 12 nations have accepted mutual' assistance. Canada, Uruguay, and Afghanistan are adhering to all sanctions. . Austria’s acceptance of the arms embargo and Argentina’s adherence to financial sanctions are among the recent decisions. Many states have made important reservations, which are expected to necessitate long debates.

FOOD RESTRICTIONS IN ITALY.

DI9MAY AND APPREHENSION.

UNPOPULARITY OF BRITAIN. 0 LONDON, October 30. The Rome correspondent of the “Daily Telegraph” says these decrees caused dismay and apprehension, though great relief was expressed that bread would not be restricted, because there are large stocks of home-grown and imported wheat. The organisation controlling the fish industry has .pledged itself to increase its annual output by 4000 tons to make up for the meat restrictions and the Hunters’ Federation has promised to put more game on the market. . , Signor Mussolini is also drastically cutting the expenditure of Government departments,, and overtime lias been abolished in order to save heat and light*. In Rome cinemas British scenes in newsreels were hissed and greeted with cries of “Sanctions,” while French scenes were passed over in silence. Arrangemetnts, it is declared, have already been made to obtain coal from Germany and Poland, and lignite from Austria, meat from Argentina, wheat from Hungary, and oil from America. Italians are warned to note what attitude is being adopted by various countries toward Italy’s vital needs, and to take betimes all precautions to counter in future the pressure of forces hostile to her.

FRENCH PLAN FOR PEACE.

CONSIDERATION BY BRITAIN M. LAVAL OPTIMISTIC PARIS, October 30. It is understood that since the British Government’s rejection of Signor Mussolini’s terms for opening peace discussions, the French have prepared tentative counter-proposals of their own, which London is now considering. According to the Paris newspaper “Le Soil-,” which announces this development, these proposals were the fruit of conversations between British and French experts in Paris, who reached full agreement. The newspaper adds that Britain’s early approval is expected, after which the proposals will be transmitted to Rome. The Paris correspondent of “The Times” says that the British expert in the conversations was not acting as a. plenipotentiary, and beyond indicating what would be patently unacceptablt to Britain lie assumed no responsibility for the proposals. It is still too early, this correspondent says, to predict the outcome o fthe proposals, though M. Laval himself is understood to be optimistic, and is- reported to

have told the Senate Foreign Affairs Committee last night he was persuaded a. peaceful solution was in sight. It is understood that Sir Samuel Hoare and! M. Laval will discuss the proposals when they meet in Geneva on Thursday.

IL DUCE MEETS DIPLOMAT. ROME, October 29. Signor Mussolini and Sir Eric Drummond (British Ambassador) had an hour’s conversation this evening. Official circles are silent about the matter, but a spokesman says diplomatic contact continues, but no proposals are being discussed.