Italy’s Threat of Counter Boycott

Manawatu Times, Volume 60, Issue 275, 21 November 1935, Page 7

Italy’s Threat of Counter Boycott

AMERICAN EfPORTS TO STOP TRAFFIC IN WAR MAERIALS Received Wednesday, 10 p.m. WASHINGTON, Nov. 19. The peculiar silenco in official circles regarding the threat from Romo of a counter boycott of America if she followed the League in withholding exports of essential war materials should not be interpreted as Government indifference iu the matter. Rather it would appear that the matter is so serious that retieoneo is being maintained while tho situation is being carefully considered. At a Press conference President Roosevelt’s only response to questions regarding the threat was “Oh, did they?” ■ l-’rom other sources, however, it is learned that pressure may be exerted on American companies to reduce their oil shipments to Italy. It is pointed out that the Government has a handy weapon to use if it desires as most of the shipping liues employing tankers receive Government subsidies. Tho final decision will probably depend on whether President Roosevelt and Mr. Cordell Hull arc pleased with the exporters’ efforts to voluntarily curtail trade with Italy. ,lt is understood that during the past fortnight trade in petroleum, iron, etc., has slightly slackened. Nevertheless some exporters appear determined to lake the best advantage of tho profitable market in wartime Italy. An example is afforded by r a ficightei leaving the Pacific Coast to-day with -several thousand drums of aeroplane petroleum which is reported to have received a diiect warning from Washington that she is sailing at her own risk. When the crew showed an inclination to heed tho warning they wore persuaded to serve by the granting of double wages. Tho American Federation of Labom has announced that it is supporting tho President’s policy. A statement by Mr. Green (president) intimated that shore workers and sailors might strike against tho handling of war cargoes. Italy’s Protests Against Sanctions Procedure rttAJNUE AND iJIVIXAIN lViirXiX. PARIS, Nov. 10. M. Laval has handed Signor Corutti, the Italian Ambassador, a reply to the Italian protest against sanctions. It is understood that tho reply confirms the previous decisions. It is believed that tho British reply declines to accept tho Italian contention that tho procedure of the States applying sanctions .infringes the Covenant, Replies to Italy All on Similar Lines \ LONDON, Nov. 19. The terms of the reply to tho recent Italian Noto to the British Government on sanctions is at present the subject

of consultation between Britain and tho other Covenant-enforcing Powers to whom similar Notes were addressed by Italy. The probability is that most of these Powers will reply in terms which in substance, if not in text, will be on similar lines. It is anticipated that the British Government's reply will bo handed to Italy on Friday. Tho Prime Minister visited Buckingham Palace .this morning and hud an audience with the King. Subsequently a meeting of the Privy Council was held at which a further order regarding the im; ■'sition of sanctions against Italy was approved by his Majesty'. 8.8. C. Bans Marconi Broadcast Recoiled Wednesday, 9.50 p.m. LONDON, Nov. .19. Tho Daily' .Mail’s Rome correspondent says the British Broadcasting Corporation refused an application from Marconi, who is going to London on Friday', to broadcast a ten-minute address throughout Britain, giving the Italian viewpoint in the present controversy. The corporation explains that only tho British Government .and League officials are permitted to speak on this matter. A similar prohibition was extended to General Ezio Garibaldi, grandson ot the Liberator, on his recent visit to London. Italian Government Commandeers Gold Received Wednesday, 9.50 p.m. ROME, Nov. 19. An official decree creates a Government monopoly of purchases of gold from abroad. All forms of gold manufacturers requiro a special permit for importation. Jewellers ana citizens are forbidden to buy raw- gold or secondhand gold articles, auctioneers must not sell them and pawnbrokers must hand over unredeemed gold pledges to the Government,