The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1935-09-14
RUSSIA SIDES WITH
POWERS VS.. ITALY

suit of its work. Italian officials
were skeptical Of the committees
ability to find a solution.
The spokesman's guarded words
were interpreted as an indication
that Premier Benito Mussolini IS
bitter as Frances decision forces
him to face anew the question:
"Shall Italy risk wa: with the
world or accept a peaceful set
Element giving her a dominant
position in Ethiopian"
Mussolini meets with the cabi-
net at 10 a. m. today in a session
which may be one of the most i'm
portant in Fascism's snort history.
Although action taken may alter
the course of Europe, there was
no hint last night of what would
be discussed.
There was a possibility only
routine business would be discus
sed but the acutenesS of the cri-
sis precipitated by activities at
Geneva probably will provoke
Mussolini to decisive action-pos-
sibly resignation from the League.
Officials studied the text of
Premier Pierre LavaPs strong
words to the League assembly at
Geneva. There was uncOnceaied
CONSERVATION at the purport OF
first extracts received in Rome.
Final decision, of course, rests
with II Duce. Yesterday he was
reported planning a sharp rctoft
to Sir Samuel Hoare's expression
of the British stand. Now that
he unexpectedly faces the hostlll-
ity of both Britain and France,
dominant League powers: there
is conjecture as to whether he
will make the anticipated intcrna-
tional broadcast or press 2tatc-
ment.
Diplomats believe the answer
lies in Mussolini's character-.--
that he will go ahead with his
East African campaign as he has
threatened "with the League.
without or against it."
A typical oman in the street.
reaction was: eve have gone so
far we cannot turn back without
war, even if it means fighting
everyone"
The press was less bellicose,
however, possibly indicating there
still is q chance Of avoiding war
by a IDEAL"
Lavoro Fascita said: eve are
GLAD Premier Laval recognized the
legitimate aspirations of Italy
but how does he intend to HARM
onize the two viewpoints as so
distrant from Britain's intrans-
igeancy? Laval obviously is
honing for solution by the COM
mittoe of five. We have no
doubt Laval is confident in his
skill as a negotiator within the
committee to concrete results. We
mnst. however. await further de-
vnlonments before ascertaln'ng
whether such possibility exists"
Fascist leaders were shocked
by the decision of Laval. Thew
had expected the French nremier
to paw only lin service to the COW
enant of the League. Announce.
ment of the Anglo--Rritish united
front against Italian aggression
wp9 a stunning blow.
T,avaPs statement wns th" Sec
ond blow Yesterday. y. s. Score
tarv of State Cordell Hu'Ps an.
norncemont calm" ATTENTION OF
Ttalv md Fthionia to the Kellogg
nart drew bitter reaction.
Hrlps statement was interpret
ed to mean that Britain had s''r,
cnndpd in "dro gginr the United
States into the dispute. tn'V
clarified it's altitude, toward the
Kellogg pact three weeks 80" nv
announcing it was not applicao'e
to Africa.
The American, announcement
was regarded as tantamount TO
invocation of the nact. The whole
thing was attributed to Britain ;
ALLEGED efforts to whip IN p
worldwide united front against
Italy. ...r
Ne Use Arguing
thnrntd nae