HATRED GROWING

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 56, Issue 42, 30 November 1935, Page 5

HATRED GROWING

ENGLAND THE SCAPEGOAT. “SANCTIONISTS’ EVIL GENIUS." ITALY’S FINANCIAL STRESS. United Press Association— Copyright' (Received This Day, 10.10 a.m.) LONDOU, November 29. A correspondent of the “Sun-Her-ald" Service says that the name of England in Italy is growing more hated, where skilful propaganda is directed to fomenting and intensifying the antipathy to the English. England, is blamed even for the serious depletion of Italy’s public coffers, into which the people are pouring gold in a hysterical response to the national appeal, though doubtless a section is influenced by the fact that the Government is paying a premium of 2o per cent, oyer the standard rate as a bonus to citizens helping the State in time of need. The Government tells the people that sanctions —not the. war—are diaiming the national purse, which continues to spill out millions on the Abyssinian venture. The sanctionists, of whom Britain is represented as the evil genius, aie proving an excellent scapegoat for the financial positions. “Sanctions!" is the cry covering a multitude of expenditures. People of every class are giving up cherished trophies, heirlooms, fortunes and savings. The thing has became a crusade. Italians do not stop to reflect on the real causes of the situation. THE ATTITUDE OF BRITAIN. SERIOUS CONSEQUENCES POSSIBLE. DECISION NEXT FRIDAY. LONDON, November 29. The political correspondent of the Government has not reached a decision “Morning Post" says the British regarding the oil embargo. Its attitude will probably be determined at a Cabinet meeting ion December '6. The question whether to press for an oil embargo is admitted to be one of the most momentous which has yet arisen, fraught with serious consequences. ' The British view, however, is that the contingency is covered by paragraph three of Article XVI. of the league covenant, whereby members agree mutually to support another resisting special measures aimed at one of their number by a covenant-breaking State. As long as sanctionists fulfil this obligation, it is felt in London that there is no need to fear the complications which are being threatened. WARNING TO ITALY. FRENCH SUPPORTS BRITAIN. THE MEDITERRANEAN PHASE. LONDON, November 28. The - “News-Chronicle” and the “Daily. Herald” give prominence to a statement that M. Laval warned Signor Mussolini that France would support Britain in the event of hostility against the' British in the Mediterranean, which, moreover, would involve war with the whole league, membeis of which are bound to support the country singled out by a covenant jbl'Gt-tkoi* The “Daily Herald” declares that M. Laval told Signor V. Cerutti (Italian. Ambassador in Paris) that it would be impossible for France to continue simultaneously supporting the league and helping Italy. The newspaper adds that M. Laval is increasingly anxious because of the menacing attitude of Signor Mussolini, who is elated at the success of his whispering campaign. The Paris correspondent of the “Daily Telegraph” recalling M. Laval’s promises of October 26 of support in the event of an Italian attack on Britain, says it has been found in London, that Signor Mussolini was under a misapprehension in that connection, which might constitute a danger to peace. Accordingly M. Laval repeated the assurance. BAN ON FOREIGN PLAY®. SHAW TO EXCEPTION. LONDON, November 29. Mr George Bernard Shaw, interviewed here regarding the Italian ban on plays of sanctionist countries, those of Shakespeare and Shaw being excepted, said: “It is very flattering to be associated with Shakespeare, but I object to my plays receiving preferential treatment in Italy because they are 1 anti-British.’ I have instructed my agents not to apply for exceptions in my favour. I am quite friendly with Italy, but cannot accept the position of an anti-British author. I consider myself one of Britain’s best friends.” ANTI-BRITISH DRAMATIST. ITALIAN VIEW OF G. B. SHAW. (Received This Day, 9.5 a.m.) ROME, November 29. Mr Shaw’s protest against the preference given to his plays in Italy was inspired by the official announcement that “Shaw is the most brilliant and anti-British of all living British dramatists.”