Evening star., 1935-08-22

nomic, against the agreSSor in the
present Italo- Ethiopian dispute if
such action is necessary.
BY the Associated Press.
LONDON, August 22:-The British
cabinet decided today, in an emer-
gency meeting, to take a strong stand
in the League of Nations for economic
and financial action against the ag-
gressor in the dispute between Italy
and Ethiopia if such action is found
necessary.
The cabinet decided to make new
efforts to settle the dispute peacefully
through diplomatic channels and at
Geneva and joint action by other ma
tions with Great Britain in the event
of aggression will only be proposed if
all peace efforts fail.
At the same time, as further ges-
ture toward Italy particularly, the
cabinet decided to maintain its ban
against shipment of war munitions
both to Italy and to Ethiopia.
1t has been recognized all along
that the temporary ban affected
Ethiopia more than Italy, and the
ministers of government decided to
continue it temporarily for the pur-
pose of showing Italy that Great
Britain still wants to settle the affair
peacefully.
May BE Changed Later.
However, it was learned that the
arms question will be under constant
consideration and the ban may be
modified at any time.
The cabinet decided there was no
reason to change a policy, made clear
on numerous occasions. of the British
governments attitude toward the
League of Nations and the League
Covenant.
The decision was reached toward
the close of four-and- three quarter
hour meeting during which the min
listers soberly and solemnly reviewed
the whole problem, in which the
American viewpoint, as indicated by
yesterdays neutrality resolution of the
Senate in Washington, was mentioned
but kept in the background.
The keynote of the cabinets de-
cision was embodied in the statement
made July 81 by Sir Samuel Hoare,
foreign secretary, in the House of
Commons when he said: Il do not
think there need be any doubt that
We are fully conscious OF our
obligations under our treaties and
under the covenant and that We Ger
tainly intend to uphold them"
Will Stand BY Pacts.
The cabinet members decided they
would fulfill those obligations to the
limit in conjunction with other coun-
tries if war breaks out
The British government will con-
tinue to keep the United States closely
advised of it's progress in new peace
efforts and will give Ray Atherton,
the United States charge d'aftaires,
continuous summary of events,
However, the cabinet remained
firmly opposed to single-handed action
as far as sanctions against nations
are concerned, in order sedulously 20
avoid assuming the role of sole po-
liceman of European peace. Great
Britain will continue to work with
France in the peace efforts.
Contrary to expectations, no official
statement of the cabinet proceedings
was issued, the decisions arrived IN
it being announced unofficially and
Informally.
After comforting for two and three
quarter hours during the morning, the
ministers reconvened in midafternoon
determined to thresh out the question
of British policy.
The complexities of the problem
had led earlier to belief that the
cabinet might not be able to finish
its task today, although Prime Min
lister Baldwin, who called it into ex-
traordinary session, sought to wind
up the matter as rapidly as possible.
The ministers conducted a search
ing discussion of the situation even
during their lunchtime adjournment.
The ministers heard a full report
from Anthony Eden, minister for
League of Nations affairs, of his re-
cent conference in Paris with repre-
sentatives of France and Italy.
The new crisis has arisen in inter-
national affairs since Parliament re-
cessed August 2.
When Parliament adjourned it was
stated definitely that Britain was
ready to abide by its obligations un-
der the League of Nations Covenant,
but would not play the role of lone
policeman" in maintaining peace.
New Situation Feared.
Now a new element has crept ina
growing fear that Mussolini has as
pirations beyond mere conquest of
Ethiopia which are threat to British
Colonial possessions.
Said the conservative Post: "The
conclusion can no longer be resisted
that tine subjugation of Ethiopia was
conceived in the mind of II Duce as
but the first step in plan for reviv-
ing the glories of the ancient Caesar.
His idea Is to cultivate the British
Empire, only waiting to be carved up
by other races whose destiny lies in the