THE ANNEXION

Hokitika Guardian, 11 May 1936, Page 6

THE ANNEXION

POWERS NOTIFIED.,,

United Press Association—ByElect'»•■ Te l^itraph T -Ak>py r ign

(Received this day at 12 noon). GENEVA, May id. Italy to-day formally notified the League of tile annexation of Abyssinia, delivering copies of the decrees to M. Avenol. ‘ (.Received this day at 12 noon). ROME, May jo. Mussolini’s speech was absolutely pncpmpdsiiig. He proclaimed that thp situation) which he proclaimed hers, was Unalterable, unless Europe waff against Italy. The speech contained xxp reference; to foreign nations or tlieir interesfs in Abyssinia. The proclamation gazette begins “Territories and peoples formerly bplonging to 'the Emperor of Abyssinia, are placed under tne full and entire sovereignty of the Kingdom of Italy The title of Emperor of Abyssinia is assumed by the Ring of Italy for himself and his successors.’ ’ ' Thus a concrete fact confronts the League Council, whose future actions niust be decided in the light of Mussolini’s declaration that Italy will defend her conquest with arms. The League may decline to recognise the annexation, but the opinion is expressed here that it will be powerless to prevent Italy’s exploration of Abyssinia’s . resources. Huge multi coloured placards are posted throughput Italy, containing the text' of Mussolini’s speech and a large portrait of the Duce. . .. The “Geyda” writes—The new Roman Enxpirp is p,ot an Imperialist pixje, .hulj one of workers. ' ~ v

FRENCH ATTITUDE

(Received this: day at 12 noon), PARIS; May 10.,.'.

It is ofljcially announced that tlpe Government informed Italy that she reserypd her attitude on the annexation, and will maintain the status of ’ the Freiieh 'Minister! at Addis Ababa, as apcreditecl to the Court of Abyssinia. Also thp status of Walde Marisxn here...

Palestine Italians.

(Received this’ day at 12 noon). JERUSALEM, May 10

The. Italiaii' cplpiiy listened to Musspliui’s speech- which was broadcast froiu the .Cbnstilape and then formed a pro.cession to the Hotel David and shouted “Long live Mussolini,’’ and cheered the King of Italy. They * only dispersed when; thplights in JEm perm;. Selasse’s rponis were extinguished; .

AFTER THE SPEECH.

(Received this day at 12 noon)

ROME, May 10.

Signor Mussolini, after his ceiv.ed Ambassadors' axul Minister - pi; ! countries,pud. had a long ''conference witji Signor Grandi, who ilater left for London. N , j The newspapers issued, special midi night editions, with headlines six inches ■high.

THE EMPRROR.

AN INTERVIEW.

(Received this dav at 12.20 p.m.) LONDON, May 10.

“I still believe in the League” said Emperor Selassie in a special interview to the '‘Sunday Chronicle”. Britain’s support of the League is the last hope of‘small countries. I will never give up hope, as long as 1 live.

ITALIANS ON RAILWAYS.

(Received this day at 12.30 p.m.)

ADDIS ABABA, May 8,

The Djibouti train carries Italian soldiers as guards, indicating Italy with the consent of the French owners, have taken over military control of the railways. Italians brought components of two motor trains to Addis Ababa, ready lor immediate assembly, promising a great increase in line efficiency.