NO CHANGE.

Auckland Star, Volume LXVI, Issue 180, 1 August 1935, Page 7

NO CHANGE.

RESULT OF PARLEYS. Abyssinia Rejects Any Idea of Protectorate. ATTITUDE TO BRITAIN. (United P.A.-Electric Telegrapn-Copyright) (Received 1.30 p.m.) LONDON, July 31. The Australian Associated Press Geneva correspondent says that the Council met in the Disarmament Conference chamber, the members passing a glass case containing millions of signatures from all parts of the world, affirming , the desire for peace, which was presented to the Disarmament Conference in 1932. A picturesque figure was the bearded, diminutive Dr. Tecla Hawariat, Abyssinian Minister to Paris. Though Abyssinia is not a member of the Council, both Dr. Hawariat an<l Professor Jeze, Abyssinia's legal adviser, were invited to attend. The fact that Professor Jeze is i. Frenchman illustrates the extent to which Abyssinia is obliged to rely on foreigners to present her case to the world.

The meeting produced no essential change in the situation. Aβ Professor Jeze and Baron Aloisi, Italy, each reiterated the conviction that the other's country was responsible for the temporary breakdown of the conciliation commission's work, some formula hunting is indicated between the Powers mainly concerned before the Council reassembles to-morrow.

"The Times'' Addie Ababa correspondent statee that defensive preparations continue despite rain. Three thousand Wallamo soldiers are encamped 15 miles from Addis Ababa en route northwards.

The Emperor calmly awaits news from the League. He consistently rejects all suggestions of a mandate or protectorate if the worst happens and Geneva does not apply sanctions.

Abyssinia entertains no exaggerated hopes of British assistance. The populace might react from its present friendly feeling towards Britain, hence measures for the protection of 1200 British subjects are under consideration. CREDITS FOR ITALY. INQUIRIES IN LONDON. (Received 10 a.m.) LONDON, July 31. The "Daily Telegraph" financial correspondent says that inquiries have been made in London with a view to raising fresh trade credits for Italy. but these are not likely to succeed because the city is not disposed to extend credit which might, directly or indirectly, be used for war purposes. It is certain that the authorities would discourage such action. RUMOUR DENIED. 'PLANE FOR ABYSSINIA. (Received 11.30 a.m.) BERLIN, July 31. The Air Ministry indignantly denies yesterday's story that a huge German bombing 'plane was forced down in that country in the course of a "mystery" flight * supposedly to Abyssinia. It points out that Germany does not possess such a machine and does not permit the export of war material to Abyssinia.