RESTORATION OF ABYSSINIA
BRITAIN’S INTENTION HAS NO TERRITORIAL AMBITIONS RECOGNITION OF HAILE SELASSIE l British Official Wireless. J RUGBY, Feb. 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 British Government will welcome the appearance of the independent Ethiopian State and will recog' nise the claim of Haile Selassie to the throne. The Emperor has intimated to Britain that he will need outside assistance and guidance, and the Government agrees to his view co consider and such assistance and guidance in economic and political matters, to be the subject of an international arrangement at the conclusion of peace. "The Government reaffirms that it has no territorial ambitions in Abyssinia. "Meanwhile the conduct of military operations by 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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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 85, Issue 31, 6 February 1941, Page 5
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