The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-15

Richardson said the aid of Ameri can negroes in event of Italian at tack had been welcomed in Abys sinia, and the legion would em bark as tourists. Expert lega guidance for the movement wa evident. Leaders of six group sponsoring it emphasized that it unofficial nature avoids violation of international law-the onl! opening possible, it was pointed out, for interference by immigra ton officials.
 Discomfort of Race
 It also was pointed out that con ditions in Harlem prepared it fol hungry response to a race-uniting cause. An undercurrent of dis content over alleged discrimination in favor of white persons was blamed for a recent riot. The depth of emotion came impressive ly to light at the meeting las' night, sponsored by the Negro In- dustrial- Clerical association and the International Congress fol African Justice. Stuff Abdul Hamid, who was refused exit to Ethiopia last week, heads the latter organization.
 Leaders called upon their race to 'knock out Mussolini like Joe Louis did Camera" Other typical expressions:
 If we don't organize now, our women and children will curse our tombstone"
 frin No more negroes an shines an coons!'
 Some of you men are nothing but pants," from a wizened color ed women. "You go bustin' up the avenue and don't know what it's all about. What isdyin' when you die for a cause?"
 Clergymen joined in urging the race to 1ght to prevent "the last stronghold of African independ- ence" from becoming another na- ton of slaves for the white man."
 Texas Call Recruits
 Forth Worth, Texas, July 15- (U.P.)--Negro World War veter- ans were organizing here to-day to fight for Ethiopia if war breaks out between the ancient African mon- archy and Italy.
 Walter Davis, negro top sergeant in the World War, continued call- ing for recruits but on new track after being warned by U. $. District Attorney Clyde Eastus. He said his projected army" would sail for Abyssinia as business men or tour ists without waiting for a special Sxax tot LN,,,r Ioi1n lassie. He drew a warning against violation of neutrality laws when he cabled the emperor his plan to mass an army of several thou sands" in Texas.
 Ethiopian League
 Miami, Fla. July 15-(UP)- The newly-formed Ethiopian League sought negro members throughout the country today to promote peace between Italy and Abyssinia.
 If the peace effort fails, then the league will recruit volunteers for hoSpital work and ambulance duty in d war between the two coun- trieN. E. L. Petersen, negro bishop, said the league doesn't want to preach the doctrine of hate. but we do want to arouse in our people their racial pride ard their sym- sRathy for the Ethiopian cause.
 sWe are deeply concerned with the establishment of hospital and medical units," said Petersen, the head of the American Catholics church. we feel the Philippians will be occupied with fighting and will not be able to give proper att tention to the wounded.
 Disbursement Reported
 Paris, July 15-lU.P PJ-A report of q disagreement between Benito Mussolini of Italy and his army general staff over the Abyssinian campaign was regarded in political circles to-day as new evidence of undercover diplomatic activity to prevent war.
 The report-unconfirme - was that the general staff recorded it. self as in favor of large scale operations to subdue Abyssinia, and the implication as seen here was that Mussolini himself was becom- ing more impressed with the hints offered him that he might win 8 glittering prize by a pacific solu- tioA.
 Whatever solution is reached, for peace or war, it seemed clear to- day that Abyssinia will lose, sacri- feed to the political fears or ambi- tions of the great powers.
 Abyssinia Sure to Lose
 A few weeks ago there was talk of putting pressure on Italy and even of inviting it's resignation from |. c League of Nations by fn- voking the leagues authority to prevent or penalize a war on fel- low-member Abyssinia.
 Now all the talk is of the man. ner in which Abyssinia shall lose the war or the peace. 1t seemed that, there was no alternative to its sacrifice to political or military sub- jecti 5n except the ancient weapons with which the Ethiopian tribes men are prepared to oppose the death the most efficient military machine ever put into the field.
 Great Britain apparently has abandoned any idea of seeking
 
 prove whatever deal may be made by the powers. The slim, sole chance of even realistic discussion in the league seemed to be the small powers who will be repre- sented in full at the September as- sembly. -hey usually see in such situations as the present, them- selves a possible future sacrifice.
 Emperore Halle Selassie l of Abvssinia has said repeatedly that while he seeks an honorable peace with Italy he will not consent to the slicing up of his country.
 Two New Divisions
 Rome, July 15 - (U,P.)-Two new divisions of the Italian army. totaliing 30,000 men were ordered mobilized to-day for service in East Africa.
 The Italian ministry of navy sim
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