WAR CLOUD

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXII, Issue 22193, 21 August 1935, Page 11

WAR CLOUD

: EAST AFRICA LEAGUE'S NEXT M3VE ABYSSINIA'S DEMAND MUST APPLY SANCTIONS THE CLASH OF COLO UK By Teleernph—Presii Association—C'tprrisrht (Received August 20. 5.45 p.ri.l PAKIS, Aug. 1!> The Abyssinian Ambassacor to Britain, Dr,. T. Hawariat, in the course of a press interview, pjiid a tribute to the correctness the British attitude in the Paris negotiations. He emphasised that Abvssinia's only hope nov was action by the League of Nations, which probably would be too late to prevent 'var. Dr. Hawariat added thi.t the League must apply full sanctions in the event of'war, including, if possible, the closure of the Suez Canal. If the league was too timid to offend Italr however, its usefulness was ended. If Italy made war every coloured race would 7 use the word Ethiopia as a war cry and a raliving-point to organise themselves against white ir ji stice. "GAME OF POKER" BRITAIN'S "EMPTY H/.ND" URGED TO DROP OUT (Received August 20. 5.45 p.na.il LONDON. Aug. 19 j The Daily Mail, in a leading article, j tirg;s Britain to drop out of the whole j Abyssinian business after hear n|j; Mr. j Eden's report on the unsuccessful Paris j conference. j The paper adds: " Britain lacks suf- ; ficient forces to support a thr< at, and j is playing; poker with an empty hind. ' | —, EFFORTS FOR PEACE y Vf "! ' * IRISH CO-OPERATION! MR. DE /VALERA'S STATEMENT ' (Received August 20. 8.25 p m.) LONDON. Aujr. 20 The E'aily Telegraph's Dullin correspondent states that Mr. d( 7alera has decided tft go to Geneva for the meeting of the League Assembly on September 4. He will explain tho Irish Free State's view of the Ititic-Abys-sinian dispute, and indicate ilist Government's readiness to co-opjrute in the League's efforts to preserve peace. SITUATION CRITICAL FRANCO-BRITISH CONCERN 1 INVOLVED IN IMPASSE LONDON , Aug. 19 After Mr. Eden's discussion with M. Laval, he, saw Dr. Hawaria;, Abyssinian Ambassador to Britain, and explained the happenings at the Paris conference. ißaron Aloisi visited M. Lsvul, and it is understood that thev esctaanged counsels of moderation, particularly in regard to press polemicii. Baron Aloisi will return to Rome t<-r,ight. A special Foreign Office nensenger greeted Mr. Eden at Croydoiu. Mr. Eden, after handing the meisenger a despatch, remarked: "Considering what has happened we must go on." The British Cabinet, which is expected to meet on Thursday or Friday, will, inter alia, consider the axport of arms to Abyssinia. France is deeply involved because she is saddled with the divided task of maintaining the Covenant while preserving her friendship with Itsily. No Bingle Power, in view of the : a:lure of tie Palis conference, dan no tv induce Italy to alter her plans. The situation is further co nplicated by the probability of the Littln Entente (Czecho-Slovakia, Yugoslav a and Bumania) demanding the coniiure of Signor Mussolini for his »gjj;ressive attitude.

BRITISH CABINET J: ■, /( ' MEETING TO BE HELD KING SEES SIR S. HO ARE British Wireless RTTGBI, Ang. 19 The breakdown of the th "ee-Power conference in Paris had immediate repßrcussions in British Cabine;; circles. Mr. Anthony Eden had a further consultation with M. Laval before leaving Paris by air for London. The Foreign Secretary, Sir Samuel Itoare, who had been on holiday in Norfolk, was received in aulhnce by t'be King at Sandringham nnd later loft for London. Mr. Eden will meet Sir Samuel to-morrow for a 3ii!;cussion of the Abyssinian dispute in the light of tbe proceedings at the Pan's conference, and the former's pri ,f al;e conversations with the French and Italian * Ministers. Both the v Prime Minister, Mr. Baldwin, •who is on holiday at Aix-leu-Bains, snd Sir Samuel have been kept closely informed of the progress of t!ie proceedings in Paris, and the Permanent 1. 1 nder-Secretary of Foreign .Affii.irs. Sir Hobert Vansit.tart. is visiting Mr. Baldwin to acquaint hiin more iully with what took place. It is expected that Mr. Ba d'lrin will interrupt his holiday .and return to London for the meeting of Cabinet, , which it is anticipated will bo called within a week to receive i detailed report from Mr. Eden and to consider the whole situation resulting from the l.ailure of the Paris conference.

appeal for truce I MR.' LANSBURY'S ,MOVE Jj LONDON, Aug. 19 jLThe Leader of the Opposition, Mr. j org" Lansbury lias forw.mled his appeal for a Truce of God to the Pope, o the Archbishops of Canterbury and xork, and to Dr. Scott-Lidgett, Melhod'st leader. In a letter to the Times t lie Rev. E- H. L. Sheppard endorses Mr. ansbury's appeal as the on.y practic- ® scheme and promises the support W 250,000 people by Christmas.