ABYSSINIAN DISPUTE.

Horowhenua Chronicle, 13 September 1935, Page 5

ABYSSINIAN DISPUTE.

OPINION AGAINST ITALY TAKING DEFINITE FORM. .ENSURING PROTECTION FOR * SMALLER NATION^. ((By Telegraph-Press Assn.-Copyright) (Received This Day, 8.35 a.m.) GENEVA, Sept. 12 "The Associated Press says that following Sir (Samuel Hoare's example of frankness, lllerr Degraefl: (Holland), JEEerr S'aadler (Sweden) and M. Van .Zeeland (Belgium) came out with sentiments showing unmistakably how •Opinion against Italy is crystallising at. Geneva and how anxious the smaller nations are to ensure protection by the covenant. Holland's position as a colonial power caused special interest in Herr Degraeff's declaration that she .would fulfil integrally all the obligations of the covenant. All .three were applauded. Sandler went further than the others by- suggesting that the ■Council had allowed the dispute to develop overfar before taking comprehensive aetion. M, LAVAL NOT OPPOSED TO SANCTIONS. (Received This Day, 10.15 a.m.) LONDON, Sept. 12. -The only new things emerging in to-day's reports of the Abyssinian prolem is that M. Laval sees fit to officially deny the statement in the Petit Pariaien that he was opposed to sanctions in any form. SCANDINAVIANS TO QUIT LEAGUE. FRENCH RUMOUR NOT CONFIRMED. (Received This Day, 10.15 a.m.) LONDON, Sept. 12. There is no confirmation of the French report from Geneva that the Scandinavians as a result of the talk last night decided to quit the League if the covenant is not fully upheld. SIR SAMUEL HOARE'S SPEECH. CREATES PROFOUND IMPRESSION IN ABYSSINIA. (Received This Day, 10.15 a.m.) (LONDON, Sept. 12. The Times' Addis Ababa correspondent in a copyright message, states that Sir iSamuel .Hoare's speech has created a profound impression. The Emperor Was particularly moved by the frankest applause accorded the assurance of the belief in collective action, but the suggestion of. collective development I In backward countries was equally well \ believed as being consistent with the I JSmpercr's (policy, as disclosed in the, Paris negotiations, where he appealed ] for .general assistance in peaceful development, especially if it is possible without encroaching on the Emperor's sovereignty. Foreign advisers and administrators would be acceptable, pro : vided the words such as protectorate and mandate are not used or models like the former regime in Iraq employed. Moreover, the lion's share of ■concessions or eo-operation must not be given to Italy, which is impossible for the satfety of the throne.