TREATY SIGNED
BRITAIN AND ETHIOPIA ASSISTANCE FOR EMPEROR RUGBY, Feb 3, It is stated authoritatively in London that a treaty has been signed between Britain and Ethiopia, taking the form of an agreement and a military convention. The agreement restores normal diplomatic relations between the United Kingdom and Ethiopia, and Mr R. G. Howe is proceeding forthwith to Addis Ababa as his Majesty's Minister.
The Government will do its best to accede to the request of the Emperor, Haile Selassie, for a small number of British officials to proceed to Abyssinia with the duty of assisting the Emperor in restoration of his Administration. The duration of the agreement is two years. The Emperor during the first year will be financed by his Majesty's Government to the extent of £1,500,000, and £1,000,000 during the second year.
The arrangement is designed to ensure that the dependence of Ethiopia on a foreign country will not be perpetuated. The Emperor also asked for a small mission to assist in the reorganisation of the armed forces, and a military convention was signed at the same time for this, and such British forces as it may be necessary to maintain in Ethiopia for strategic reasons. Some British judges will also assist in the administration of Ethiopian courts.
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 24833, 5 February 1942, Page 5
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