The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-21

uluCIl Wlttl LklC AdbC OA &SbAAADPAes ssC they are with their feeling that if Mussolini has his way in the face of Britain's expressed opposition, he will be strong enough in the future to interfere seriously with British colonial interests in Africa and her trade routes the east.
 Britain has committed herself. To back down now would destroy her prestige as the worlds greatest imperial power and weaken her po- sition on the European continent and all over the world.
 Conversely, Mussolini likewise has committed himself. The Italian people expect him to accomplish his aims in Ethiopia, or at least to win enough conspicuous success to wipe out the stain of Italy humiliating defeat around Aduwa in 1896.
 MussOlini Would Lose Face
 It is obvious that Mussolini's re- gime would collapse if he fails now, or even shows any considerable weakness. He has defied Britain and promised to fight her If she uses force against him. The chances sem to be that he will make good his promise if it comes to show down.
 The news from Africa indicated that the Italians are now ready to speed up their campaign and make their long threatened drive into the heart of the country from the north, the east and the south. Only the unpredictable extent and effec- tiveness of the Ethiopian resistance will tell the story of how soon and how far they will succeed.
 Today's Developments
 (By United Press) Aduwa--Italy to advance through mystery country, using baby tanks and airplanes.
 London--Eope held for start of peace negotiations during next ten days.
 Copenhagen Newspaper reports Italy buys material for poison gas.
 Berlin and Geneva Germany leaves League; to remain neutral.
 Paris-Laval faces supreme test of abilities as conciliator in next drive toward peace.
 Rome-Italians feel danger of Italian British clash has lessened but fear new explosive situations. & London-Italy on offensive in southeastern Ethiopia, big battle imminent.
 Geneva-League's general staff keep watch during ten day laps be- fvre penalties work continues.
 Rome and Paris-Foreign offices deny reports Italians are trapped in Eastern Ethiopia and that Laval is seeking to give Ethiopian territory to Italy.
 Rome-Italians capture Dagnerei, important strategic center in South ern Ethiopia after battle in which 30 Philippians and IA Italians were killed.
 Addis Ababa-Ethiopian troops move to northern front as prelude to offensive against Italians. N London - Ethiopian legation bluntly warns Italians that saveg- cry and mutilation of captives may result if Italians use poison gas and dunn dunn bullets.
 United States Approached X Geneva, Oct. q - UP)- The League of Nations made tenta- tive approach to the United States and other non-members today for support in its application of inter- national penalties against Italy.
 A letter signed by Dr. Augusta de Vasconcellos of Portugal, president of the Leagues sanctions commit tee, was forwarded to II non-mem- bers of the League, including the United States, Japan, Germany and Brazil.
 It contained copies of all sanc- tions and documents pertaining to the Italian Ethiopian dispute. It will be delivered to the United States through Hugh R. Wilson, minister here.
 Belgium, Bulgaria, Esthonia and Norway applied the arms embargo to Italy today, making total of P nations which have done so to date. Belgium also applied the financial sanctions voted by the League.
 An official spokesman said the League is in no way trying to apply pressure to non-members to CO., operate in sanctions. It was un- der tood League osficials are dis concerted by attacks n the Italian press, based on the assumption that the League is irving to en- tangle Japan iu the dispute.
 League officials therefore were worried lest the United States, Ger many and Brazil take the same viewpoint. The spokesman stressed the point that the Vasconcellos let ter merely welcomes "any con- munication or notification of action