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loyal member of the League, believ-
ing profoundly in its purpose, can
continue as such only by deep con-
viction in its honesty"
Italian Delegates Ire Grows.
Whether Italy would heed these
Warnings was still uncertain. The
Irritation of the Italian delegate was
gradually mounting.
For 10 days we have been here
now waiting for a real and serious
examination Of our accusations against
Ethiopia" an Italian delegation
spokesman said. with what RESULT
q series of speeches full Of insults
intimidations and menace against
Italy"
The Italian spokesman emphasized
that he was not referring to Lavafs
speech, which. he said, after all, was
the only kind of speech the French
premier could make"
: Nevertheless, the Italians made
little effort 20 conceal their disap.
pointment that France so definitely
had declared herself for solidarity
with Great Britain.
To Stay for Present.
Asked point blank if the Italian!
planned to leave the League, thu
spokesman answered:
I'VE are staying for the present"
Lavals firm announcement, France
will not evade those (covenanD obli'
cations" made a powerful impression
on all the delegations. They widely
interpreted his statement as meaning
that the French would not shrink
from sanctions if it should become
necessary to apply them.
The Assembly opened with the i'm
preston among many delegates that
Gprivate conversations had already been
held among great powers concerning
possible application of sanctions
against Italy II she should reject
League recommendations and start a
war against Ethiopia without provo
cation.
Fleet Disposition Reported.
= IL SdHCblOklo NOlC 4CoOA OOo w. ~ "NS
reported that the British feet would
police the Eastern Mediterranean and
that the French feet would be con-
Scentrated in Northern seas to protect
the coasts of England and France.
The Covenant provides for such
measures if a nation goes to war
in defiance Of its provisions, such
q nation being regarded as having
committed an act of war against
all members Of the League.
AS for military sanctions, 1t Is the
duty of the League Council, under
the punitive article, to recommend
TO the several governments what ef-
fective military, naval and air forces
the members shall contribute to the
armed forces to be used.
It is for the governments to decide
whether or not they contribute, and
there is no obligation for them to
make o contribution.
Hope Still Expressed.
It was pointed out, however, tnat
Laval, according to a passage in his
speech referring to the Councils ef-
fort toward conciliation, still refuses
10 believe it Is without hope"
The French premier was applauded
vigorously when he assured delegates
that Frances close cooperation with
Britain continued for defense OF
peace" Friendship between France
and Great Britain, he asserted, Is
"unalterable." He concluded by say
Ing. France Is faithful to the cove
nart"
Prince Aga Khan followed Laval to
the rostrum and said that criticism
Of the League Of Nations was growing
In India, that country being troubled
by the great preponderance Of interest
which the League showed to European
problemS
Wozad Seen at Crossroads.
"A fAsh trouble, greater than all
othersfis now on the horizon he
said. f'If the worse comes to worst,
whi<h heaven forbid, who can dare
to/forecast what disasters may ensue.
~"The world today is at the parting
Yof the ways. We hope and pray that
wisdom may guide 1t in the choice"
Another appeal for peace by Sir
Samuel Hoare, British foreign secre-
tary, was already before Premier Mus
solini.
Invoking both his own and his
eountry's long friendship for Italy ir
q broadcast to Britain last night
clearly intended for consideration by
ftaly-Sir Samuel urged o settlement
Of the East African controversy that
will do justice alike to Ethiopia's ma
tional rights and Italy's claims for ex-
pansion"
Cites Two Chief Aims.
In his last public statement before
returning to London the British for.
eign secretary asserted he had two
principal objectives at Geneva:
81. To express FIRST of all our uni.
,versal desire to live and let live ir
peace.
-. To make plain our determine.
tion TO keep our word that we have
.solemnly given under the Covenant
of the League Of Nations"
= Germany's empty League chair be-
ran to loom larger In the eyes oi
statesmen. Many delegates who hat
worried about England listened with
one ear to what France had to say
and kept the other ear alert for any
significant off-stage utterance from
Germany.
= Berlin May Aid Sanctions.
= Rumors that Germany would joir
the League powers in enforcing
sanctions against Italy were described
I'm the delegation Of one Of the great
est powers represented as premature
but not ridiculous"
:. The chief delegate Of another power