ROME ELATED

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22392, 13 April 1936, Page 9

ROME ELATED

GENEVA PROCEEDINGS "DIPLOMATIC SUCCESSES" ABYSSINIANS INDICTED By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright (Received April 12, 5.5 p.m.) LONDON. April 11 The Rome correspondent of the Daily Telegraph says the proceedings at Geneva have caused great pleasure in the Italian capital, and the decision of the Committee of Thirteen is regarded as the first of a series of diplomatic successes complementing Italy's military victories. The Tribuna reveals a stiffening of Italy's attitude in the following statement"ltaly intends to end the conflict by the total annihilation of all the military forces in Abyssinia." Diplomatic quarters in Rome regard as a rebuff the committee's refusal to take notice of the invitation to Senor Madariaga to visit Rome, but they are pleased with M. Flandin's reported sympathy. The refusal of the International Red Cross Committee to supply documentary evidence of the use of gas is described as a further triumph for Italy.

It is stated that another memorandum on the subject of alleged atrocities by Abyssinians will be presented to the League shortly. Italy will attempt to show that Abyssinian women participate in the fighting and commit even more ferocious acts than the men.

END OF HOSTILITIES KEEN BRITISH DESIRE URGENCY OF NEGOTIATIONS (Received April 12. R. 45 p.m.) British Wireless RUGBY, April 11 A decision of the Committee of Thirteen at Geneva yesterday which has been favourably received was the fixing of the reassembly of tho committee for next Thursday. Geneva correspondents make it clear that this was tho result of the firm attitude of tho British representative. Both parties to the Abyssinian dispute having accepted peace negotiations in , principle several weeks ago. British opinion would look with dismay on any procedure likely to delay a cessation of hostilities the horrors of which increase as tho campaign proceeds. Exceptions to the above view as expressed in the press are the Dailv Mail and the Daily Express. The Mail sums up its leading article in the phrase: " Sanctions mean war. British aeroplanes mean peace." The Express shows concern at reports from Geneva that the Committee of Eighteen may meet if next Thursday Senor Madariaga cannot make a promising statement to the Committee of Thirteen on the result of his efforts to bring the Italian and Ethiopian negotiators together.

LOANS TO ALBANIA ITALY'S QUEST FOR OIL ROME. April 10 Italy has granted a loan of 6,000,000 lire to Albania, also an annual loan of 10,000,000 gold francs for 10 years. It is understood that Italy desires to exploit Albania's oil resources.