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Stratford Evening Post, Volume IV, Issue 159, 17 June 1936, Page 6

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m FURTHER USE. BRITAIN'S ATTITUDE. Italy Mow One Of "Satisfied Powers," PLEDGE GIVEN. Press Association— Copyright; -London.. June Ij. Mr. Eden's speech in the House of Commons on June 18 announcing the Government's decision to propose the raisino of sanctions will follow closely the lines of Mr. Neville speech on June 11, says the political correspondent of the Morning Post. It vvul point out that sanctions had failed either to prevent or to end the Abyssinian war or to preserve the independence of Abyssinia, and in view of this there is no logical or practical justification for maintaining them. There have been no 'Cabinet differences regarding this, adds the correspondent. The only hesitancy has been whether Britain should lead at Geneva or leave the initiative to the Assembly. When Mr. Eden announces the abandonment of sanctions he will outline Signer Mussolini's memorandum, which says that apart from accepting any diminution in Italian sovereignty in Abyssinia the Italians are ready to meet Britain's desires in every possible way, says a later message. Assurances are given that henceforth Italy belong territoria'ly to "the satisfied" Powers. Signor Mussolini pledges himself not to raise a black army in Abyssinia,' declaring that he has no further African territorial ambitions. Signor Mussolini is also ready to conclude a Mediterranean pact with Britain and France, accompanied by a limitation of naval armaments'. It will include Greece and Turkey if they desire.

Italy is further ready to support the British viewpoint regarding reform of the League covenant. The Italians intimate that in the event of Britain rejecting jollaboration they will turn to Germany.

The Rome correspondent of the Daily Telegraph says semi-official Italian circles are now declaring that the lifting-of 'sanctions will not be enough to allow Italy again to collaborate in European affairs. They are suggesting that a more positive gesture is- needed—the simultaneous reversal of the League's verdict affirming Italy's aggression in Abyssinia. Reports that Mr. Eden will resign as the result of Mr. Chamberlain's speech are officially denied. Replying to a large number of questions all directed to obtain a definition of the Government's attitude, Mr. Eden said the Government desired an early debate. "On that occasion I shall be prepared to state the views of His Majesty's Government as to the action which is to be taken collectively at meetings of the Council and the Assembly of the League of Nations on June 26 and 30 respectively," said Mr. Eden. , The Leader of the Opposition,.Major C. R. Attlee, then gave notice that the Labour Party would ask for a debate on Thursday, and later the Prime Minister intimated that the Government would accept the request. :