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ITALIAN DEMOBILISATION IN EAST AFRICA ‘ADOWA DIVISION WILL LEAVE FIRST (U.P.A. by Elec. Tel. Copyright). ROME, Juno 29. A message from Rome states that the Italian Government has> announced a large-scale demobilisation, of troops in East Africa. The Gavsana Division, which hoisted the Italian flag at Ado'va, will he the first to return home and will he accorded military honors. MUSSOLI NI’S PROPOSAL ' ‘ VOLUNTARY MANDATE” It is understood that Signer Mussolini’s memoradum to the League suggests the creation of a sort of “voluntary mandate” and assures tho League that Italy would keep it, informed of the development of Abyssinia in (lie same way ;a.s Britain and -Flrance report on mandates. IT is understood that Italy also promises not to raise a black army .111 Abyssinia and to use natives only for police purposes. Haile Selassie has .sent a letter to the League reserving the right to attend the Assembly and defend the rights of Abyssinia. Latest reports from Geneva, state that the League will meet to-morrow afternoon. Certain States desire that the September meeting of tho Assembly be deferred for at least a month. It is understood that League circles favor a postponement to enable the constitution committee to more, closely examine the agenda.
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Gisborne Times, Volume LXXXIV, Issue 12902, 1 July 1936, Page 8
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