AN URGENT CASE
BRITAIN CANNOT ACT ALONE
A FRENCH DIFFICULTY
LONDON,'JuIy 8.
"The Times," in a leader expressing the opinion that Signor Mussolini is determined to proceed full speed ahead in Abyssinia, recalls that although the Trench formerly declared that League of Nations principles must prevail, the Premier, M. Laval,'is at present faced with difficulty in implementing his words.
Apparently the French and Italian; Governments contend that Britain is
illogical and unfriendly in opposing Italy in Abyssinia while refusing at present to commit herself to defend Austria against Germany. ' In view ofi this, France and Italy are arranging closer military collaboration.'
But the Austrian case is not pressing. Moreover, many Austrians may; not be''averse to union with Germany. Britain could not pledge herself to prevent voluntary Austro-German federation. • On the other hand, the Abyssinian case is urgent, although it is impossible for Britain to act alone. Individual interference. would merely; extend the conflict and stultify the League's purpose.
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Evening Post, Volume CXX, Issue 8, 9 July 1935, Page 9
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158AN URGENT CASE Evening Post, Volume CXX, Issue 8, 9 July 1935, Page 9
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