The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-14
BY STUART BROWN Copyright, 1885, by nUited Prcss)


 Copyright, 1885, by nUited Prcss)
 Rome, Italy, September IA - (UP) - No compromise of the Italo- Ethiopian dispute is possible the Italian cabinet announced to- day after a long discussion of the threatened war.
 The cabinet decision was an. nounced after Premier Benito Mus soIini told his ministers that ltal! now is prepared to withstand menaces from any quarter" Its military forces of land, sea and air are ready to fight, II Duce am nounced.
 Simultaneously came an an' nouncement that Italy is increas- ing her garrisons in Libya. hel northern Italian colony.
 Military preparations in East Africa are proceeding with great CT intensification in order to De ready to face the overwhelming Eshio plan forces" cabinet com muni1ue said.
 Manufacture of war materials also Is being increased, 1t was re- vealed.
 No Compromise Permitted
 "The cabinet, after taking note that around the Ethiopian disute have been gathering all forepign anti-fascist forces, be- lieyes it to be its duty to reaffirm in the most exlicit manner that the Italo- Ethiopian problem does not admit of any compromise solu- ton after the enormous effect and sacrifice stood by Italy and follow ing the irrefutable Recommendation submitter to Geneva In the Italian memorandum" the communique read.
 Mussc lini pointed out in the meeting that the mature of recent speeches at Geneva by spokesmen of Britain, France and Russia could not be different for obvious reasons considering the British and French position regarding the League of Nations covenant.
 The communique added flor this reason the speeches have been re- ceived with the greatest calm by rsponsible quarters and the mass of the Italian people"
 Defenscs Strengthened
 The communique explained that defenses are being strengthened at Iibya because of the restlessness manifested by some expatriated Cyrenaicans." This statement was interpreted as meaning Egyptians.
 After telling the ministers that Italy's military forces now were able to withstand any menace, Mussolini reported regarding the creation of the committee of five at Geneva and the speeches of Sir Samuel Hoare, British foreign minister, and Premier Pierre Laval of France.
 Cordial To France
 Nevertheless, the cabinet was gratified to take cognizance or the cordial words of Laval devoted to the Italo- French accords of last January and February" the conn muniaue continued, "and the friendship these accords sealed.
 "Mussolini intends to maintain and strengthen the friendship with France not only in the inter- ests of the two countries but also in the interests of European col iaboration which cannot be broken by e conflict of a colonial char acter or by sanctions which were never mentioned or applied pre- viously in more severe circum- stances.
 "Taking this into consideration. the cabinet examined what cir- cum stances would render Italy's future permanence in the league impossible"
 Ethiopia Is Ready
 Adds Ababa, Sept. 14-(UP)- Ethiopian troops selected to meet the first Italian attack were mov- ing into position today within strik- ing distance of the frontiers.
 Eortifications and entrenchments