OIL SANCTIONS

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 56, Issue 79, 15 January 1936, Page 5

OIL SANCTIONS

THE ATTITUDE OF BRITAIN.

QUESTION OF FRENCH SUPPORT.

"SLENDEREST WORKING AGREEMENT."

(United Press Association—Copyright.)

LONDON, January 14. The diplomatic correspondent of the "Daily Telegraph" says the Cabinet is discussing the oil sanctions in readiness for the league meeting on January 20. It is understood that Mr Eden will urge the approval hy Cabinet of a policy on the lines of election statements. Meanwhile, the amount of probable French assistance proves that Germany need not fear the outcome of the discussions between England and France, which have led to only the slenderest working arrangement. Naval co-operation will give Britain only the right to use the French, naval bases, docks and workshops, which alone might produce labour troubles.

Moreover the French fleet would not automatically be engaged, as parliamentary approval is essential for general mobilisation. Similarly, the army would be limited to action within France.

Aerial co-operation would be limited to signalling services placed at Britain's disposal to enable Britain to be informed as soon as possible of hostile aeroplanes passing over France, and apparently destined for England.

The knowledge that Britain has not been accorded greater support has produced the view that members of the league must strengthen themselves to ensure collective security.

GONDOLAS REAPPEARING.

REPLACING MOTOR-LAUNCHES. (Received This Day, 1.20 p.m.) LONDON, January 14. The Milan correspondent of "The Times" says that sanctions have at least revived the romantic aspect of the Venetian canals. Mayors and prefects are replacing motor-launches with time-honoured! two-oared gondolas in order to economise in oil. The steam launch services have also been reduced, and gondolas are reappearing everywhere.

"EXTRAORDINARY NEEDS."

EXPENDITURE OF £10,0(10,000. LONDON, Jan. 13. The Rome correspondent of "The Times" says that a Royal decree authorises the expenditure of £10.000,000 for extraordinary needs in East Africa and the relief of needy families at the front. ,