INDEPENDENT STATE

Otago Daily Times, Issue 24525, 6 February 1941, Page 7

INDEPENDENT STATE

'■-•jRJTORE" OFI AB YSSINIAT OUTSIDE GUIDANCE NEEDED . -,v Official, Wireless/ . . .vi ; RUGBY; Feb. 4. The attitude of the British Government, to' the future of Abyssinia- was the subject of an Important statement ia the House of Commons when, replying to a question, the Foreign Secretary, Mr. "Eden,- said; “ The Government welcomes the appearance of an independent Ethiopian' State, and recognises the -claim of Haile Selassie to the throne. The Empefor intimated to Britain that he will need outside assistance and guidance The Government v agrees to his view that any.: such i assistance and guidance in ecbnorilfC arid political Matters should be the subject of International arrangement at the inclusion of peace. It reaffirms that it has no territorial ambitions' iri , Abyssinia. Meanwhile the conduct of riiilitery operations by Imperial forces in parts of Abyssinia will require temporary measures of military guidance and control These will be carried out !r consultation with the Emperor* and will to brought to an end as soon as the situation permits.”'',, ■