Evening star., 1935-12-07

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tions, sanctions have come against
the 'aggressor.'
Then he took a shot at Premier
Laval, stating; One person be-
lieved he brought peace to his con-
science by affirming that we accepted
economic sanctions. That is not
fact protested strongly against even
the mention of sanctions"
Our counter sanctions" he said,
"were not only inevitable because We
cannot import when we are forbid
den to export. but they are also
logical and absolutely moral as le-
gitimate defense.
However, il would be altogether un-
generous on our part not to recognise
that large parts Of the French people
and all veterans were against sancs
tions and their application.
Cites Protest Abroad.
I'VE cannot ignore the demonstra.
tions Of protest against sanctions in
Belgium and in more or less ofhcial
circles of various countries.
ITO the governments of countries
that courageously opposed the appli-
cation Of article XVI (of the League
of Nations covenant-dealing with
sanctions), our present and future
gratitude is due"
II Duce replied to the speech made
by Sir Samuel Hoare Thursday in the
House of Commons by saying he had
the right to expect acts to follow the
word
I'VE take notes." said the premier,
''that the foreign Office desires an
Italy which is strong in its government
and in its fasciSm and an Italy capable
of filling with dignity its proper place
In the life of Europe and the world.
"For IA years we have worked for
that.
Must Have African Control.
"Given Hoare's promises, we have
every right to expect their conse-
quences. Italy cannot be strong in
Europe as Hoare wishes, and as We
wish, if the problem of security of its
East African colonies is not solved.
"She cannot be strong if she cannot
show in her own territory her superb
ority over the lack Of civilization which
Hoare in his address recognized exists
! in Ethiopia
The opening session Of the chamber,
where approval of measures proposed
by II Duce and the Fascist grand
council-source of all acts Of fascism
has become a formality. was set
against a background of nationwide,
wartime organization.
Against the current of reinvigorated
Franco British peace negotiations and
proposals for addition to an oil en-
barge to present penalties at the
Leagues Sanctions Committee meeting
five days hence, the Fascist regime
erected fresh defenses.
Gold Is Given.
Royalty and commoners alike were
responding even more to the govern
mentis appeal for contributions OF
gold and economies in other products
to combat the Leagues financial and
economic blockade.
The Prince of Piedmont set up
an Office in Naples to collect food and
clothes for the troops in East Africa.
The princess announced she would
feed 100 poor persons day, Begin
ming December 81, 70 help counteract
the effect on unfortunates Of the eco
nomic siege.
Others of the nobility likewise prom
ised to aid in feeding the poor, thus
setting an example to their wealthy
countrymen for each to do his bit.
Four million farmers were pledged
by their leaders to grow all the food
Italy might need, making the nation
independent In this respect from all
nations applying sanctions.
Gold continued to how into the
Treasury In a steady stream.
Christmas trees we're prohibited IN
an effort to halt this channel OF inn
ports.
Automobile owners were called upon
to contribute their old cars TO military
centers. Authorities estimated 10000
automobiles would be giyen-the good
ones to be held for military use and
the useless to be scrapped for their
parts and old metal.
This was another step toward q re-
duction IN the consumption OF gaso-
line. in the event that the League
should enforce an oil embargo on
Italy,