Lifting of Sanctions Wisest Move

Manawatu Times, Volume 61, Issue 1423, 19 June 1936, Page 7

Lifting of Sanctions Wisest Move

Approval by Cabinet EDEN HAS NO INTENTION OF RESIGNING United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright. LONDON, June 17. Cabinet, as was expected, has decided ou its sanctions policy. Political writers agree that the Foreign Bccrctary will announce in the House of Commons to-morrow that the Government favours the discontinuance ol’ sanctions at tho earliest moment. The Daily Mail’s political correspondent says that Mr Eden, before tne Cabinet meeting, told Mr Baldwin that ho did not intend to resign. Mr Eden read to Cabinet the statement which he is to make to-morrow, whicn is on the lines of Mr Nevillo Chamberlain’s speech on Juuo 10. He admits the failure of sanctions to end war, and states that, therefore, there is no wisdom iu continuing them. Cabinet made several alterations in the manuscript.

A meeting of members of tho House of Commons and others, held at the House of Commons, including Labourites and publicists, passed a resolution in favour of tho maintenance of sanctions until Italy is ready to agree to a settlement of the Abyssinian question acceptable to the League and in conformity with the Covenant.

Increasing’ Truculence of Germany REASONS FOR SANCTIONS DECISIONS Received Friday, 2 a.m. LONDON, June 18. Not since the debate leading to-* tho resignation of Sir Samuel Hoare has Westminster been the centre of such European attention. It is generally considered abroad that the Commons decisions this afternoon will decide the course of European policy. The Morning Post’s diplomatic correspondent understands that tho principal cause of Cabinet’s decision is the increasing truculence of Germany. It is understood flir Robert Vansittart informed the French Ambassador that the possibility of a rapprochement with Germany is more remote than ever. The Times’ Berlin correspondent says Germany is watching Westminster with cynical detachment. There is little chance that tho Nazi foreign policy will fulfil British hopes. It seems to be tending more in the direction of expansion at the expense of the States of Eastern Europe.

Australia Favours Abandonment Received Thursday, 10.30 p.m. CANBERRA, June IS. Tho Prime Minister announced tonight that instructions had been sent to Mr. Bruce to declare in favour of t Jig abandonment of sanctions when the League meets ou June 30.

Italian Ambassadors SUVICH FOR WASHINGTON ROME, June 17. It is reported that Signor Suvich, formerly Foreign Secretary, who resigned some days ago, is to be appointed Ambassador at Washington. This aud other ambassadorial changes which are ponding raise tho question of recognition of the conquest of Abyssinia, as the new Ambassadors are certain to present credentials as coming from the King of Italy and Emperor of Abyssinia.