INDEPENDENT STATE FAVOURED
BRITAIN AND FUTURE OF ABYSSINIA (British Official Wireless) RUGBY, February 4. The attitude of the British Government to the future of Abyssinia was the subject of an important statement in the House of Commons. When replying to a question the Foreign Secretary, Mr Anthony Eden, said: “The Government will welcome the appearance of an independent Ethiopian State and recognize the claim of Haile Selassie to the throne. The Emperor has intimated to Britain that he will need outside assistance and guidance. The Government agrees with his view and considers that any such assistance and guidance in economic and political matters should be the subject of international arrangement at the conclusion of peace. “The Government wishes to reaffirm that Britain has no territorial ambitions in Abyssinia. Meanwhile the conduct of military operations by the Imperial Forces in parts of Abyssinia will require temporary measures of military guidance and control. These will be carried out in consultation with the Emperor and will be brought to an end as soon as the situation permits.
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Southland Times, Issue 24353, 6 February 1941, Page 7
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