Italians For The Front

Manawatu Times, Volume 60, Issue 228, 27 September 1935, Page 7

Italians For The Front

TEN TRANSPORTS SAIL IN ONE DAY

Received Thursday, 10.30 p.m. LONDON, Sept. 26.

The Daily Mail’s Rome correspondent says ten ships carrying 9000 men are sailing from Naples for East Africa to-day.

Liners Will Keep Clear of

Suez Routes

Received Thursday, 8.55 p.m. LONDON, Sept. 25.

The Prince and Silver Lines have decided to divert their vessels from tho Suez to Capo route because of the high insurance and possibility of delays. The P. and O. Compauy has notified passengers that its vessel's may sail via the Cape without notice.

Anti-gas Shelters in Vatican City

Received Thursday', 10.30 p.m. ROME, Sept. 26,

Tho Vatican building department has planned a deep anti-gas shelter in the Vatican gardens for tho use of tho Pope, cardinals and prelates, soldiers and civilians of Vatican city in the event of an air attack. The shelter will be linked with the Papal palace by' concrete underground corridors. The Government proposes to construct similar shelters beneath Rome.

“ Britain Must Use Force ” LLOYD GEORGE’S VIEWS. LONDON, Sept. 25. Mr. Lloyd George, speaking at Bristol, said: “What most frightened tho Italians was the movements of the Fleet in tho Mediterranean Sea. That scared thorn, whereupon wo immediately sent a message to say we did not mean to hurt them. Franco clearly docs not intend using more than mild economic sanetions, but Britain must, with the support of the rest of Europe, uso forco to cut off Italian communications and not permit the bombing of women and children. If we fail to prevent war God help the human race.”

Support for British Government

PROMINENT ENGLISHMEN’S LETTER TO M. LAVAL

LONDON, Sept. 25,

Fifty prominent Englishmen, including Viscount Cecil, the Earl of Lytton, the Rt. Hon. J. B. dynes, Sir Norman Augell, Mr. Hugh Daltou, M.A., the Bishop of Durham, Sir Walter Laytou, Mr. Johu Masefield, and the Rt. Hon. Sir Herbert Samuel have written to M. Laval as follows:—‘‘We are determined to uphold tho British Government in its decision to apply collective resistance to aggression, which is also the determination of tho majority of Englishmen. Collective resistance must be applied not only in respect to Abyssinia but also against aggression in Europe and elsewhere. Impressive demonstrations in France in favour of defending international justice havi greatly eucouragcd us.”

“ Some May Hold Aloof ” IF WAR COMES EFFECT ON EMPIRE LONDON, Sept. 25. The Daily Mail declares that war following the application of sanctions would seriously weaken tho Empire and would produce such discontent among large sections of the Dominions as to strengthen the separatist forces. Certain Dominions might hold aloof and sever their connection with the League. The Mail contrasts with Mr. J. A. Lyons’ assurance of co-operation the views of Mr. F. M. Fordo, deputy leader of the Federal wabour party, and of the New South Wales Labour party. Italy Firm and Calm THINKS WORLD OPINION VEERING HER WAY LONDON, Sept. 25. The Government spokesman at Rome declared that Italy was firm and calm, and believed that tho world was slowly veering to the Italian viewpoint. The newspapers stress the friendliness of Sir Samuel Hoare’s message, and hint that Italy may be granted a mandate by direct negotiation. The Geneva correspondent of the Times, ‘however, states on the highest authority that Britain is opposed to such a negotiation. Australia Believed to be Joining- Cruiser Squadron

LONDON, Sept. 25. The “Sun-Herald” service message says nothing is known regarding the Australian rumours that the cruiser Australia is returning to Australia, ivhich is thought to be unlikely. On the -'contrary,' the cruiser is probably proceeding to Greek ports and joining the first cruiser squadron in accordance with the original programme, where there is excellent opportunity for gunnery and speed exercises under emergency conditions.

Tho Admiralty’s latest report is that tho Australia arrived at Alexandria on September 20th. The warship’s daily ■.-movements ar e not disclosed during ’fie present international situation.