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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1935

Page

12

Britain May Lead Sanctions Over Italy Crisis

Geneva dispatch reports a plan for Great Britain to supervise League of Nations sanctions against Italy. The move aims to unify leadership among interested powers, with Britain invited to initiate measures as tensions rise. Italy protests the delay in postponing debates and questions endure on enforcement mechanisms.

Assoristol Geneva Oct Great Britain League of Nations Assembly League Britain Tallan Tee Cix Italy Mlisregard Keston Baron Pompeo Alol League Secretlariat Few Council WU Mussoliet Mussolini League Assembly

Premier La vel Seeks Limits on Sanctions Against This

Discussion centers on whether to impose mana disapprobation Anenda or trade restrictions or use of armed force. PANIS reports Oct 8. Premier La vel described as anxious to deter Britain from escalating sanctions against This Trench. Officials worried they would be bound to support Great Britain.

Panis Lavel Great Britain

Yemen deploys 60000 troops along coast to guard ports

Reported from Aden that sixty thousand Yemen soldiers have been placed along the coast with food supplies for one month to deter possible landings by opposing forces. Yemenis, favoring Ebylopia, have asked British gunboats to guard ports across the Red Sea from Eritrea against Italian attempts.

Aden Yemen Guar Ebylopia Red Sea Eritrea

Italians Claim Losses Slight In Battle Report

Rome reports October 8 official communique shows Italian losses as slight and Ethiopian losses as very heavy. Operations on October 7 continued consolidation near Ado Wa and organization of lines of communications. Occupied zones north of the shadow of the Italian capital remain quiet as civilians resume normal life.

Rome INS Staten Atate Communiqua Ado- Wa

Emperor Selassie Vows No Peace Talks Amid Tiglo-Ethiopian Dispute

Ethiopian Emperor Selassie states there will be no peace negotiations with Italy and vows to defend Ethiopia’s territory and independence. He criticizes Italy’s breach of previous agreements and aligns with the League of Nations’ role to settle the dispute, maintaining patience and adherence to justice.

Halle Selassie Ethiopia Congi Tne Addis Ababa League of Nations Tlatian Sblentn

Emperor Haile Selassie Seeks German Air Support

Report from Stockholm dated October 1 to 11 quotes military expert Teter Trani, a Fehtsa pia resident, claiming Haile Selassie will obtain 26 new German airplanes to aid against Fascist forces. The planes may be delivered via Egypt to Ethiopian officials, with Ethiopia reportedly underarmed. The mission of Swedish officer Erle Vergin, adviser to the emperor, is noted but details remain undisclosed.

Stockholm Sweden Teter Trani Losg Fehtsapia Haile Belase Sie Jayaiitig Egypt Aerdue Ethiopia Erle Vergin Haile, Selassie

Three hardy fighters praised as army cream of force

In international coverage, Ethiopian forces receive praise for discipline and resilience. Three officers are highlighted as the physical and mental cream of the army, exemplifying strength and resolve amid ongoing tensions.

Ethiopian Leopards Enjoying Respite

Ethiopians who trap leopards and sell skins face higher costs as supply tightens. With Ethiopia cut off by the Africa War and Roosevelt era embargoes, State Department limits halt commerce, affecting those who rely on leopard skins for living.

Apia Roosevelt State Department Ethiopia

Missing Italian Envoys Located Near Ethiopia Kenya Border

Italian envoys from Maalo Bale province disappeared September 20 and are found by Ethiopian authorities. They were not detained in Addis Ababa and are safely traveling toward Kenya. It is believed they may cross the southwest border to escape Ethiopia.

Addis Ababa Maalo Bale Kenya Ethiopia

American Reporter Buried in Addis Ababa

U S correspondent Wilfred Bather of the Chicago Tribune was buried in Addis Ababa after simple ceremonies. His body lay in a flag draped coffin carried to the grave by fellow papers and colleagues who had covered the war. He died from malaria and related complications Sunday while accompanying his burial party.

U. S Ethiopia Addis Ababa

Hingham Pays Its Sue Visit in London Discussion

United States official reports say W Tigham visited the British foreign office to discuss neutrality, Ireland’s stance, and possible League of Nations actions. Britain reportedly not seeking U S guidance on sanctions. France seeks guarantees against German attack while weighing support for Britain in the Mediterranean.

London e—Ambassasdor W. Tigham United States Samuel Hoare Bingham Great Britain League of Nations Iit Italy Lesgie Rouneil France Hirstein

Italians Reported to Have Used Gas First Time

A Reuters dispatch from Addis Ababa relayed to London confirms Italian forces used gas yesterday for the first time in agitation at Otayt Adows. The report cites a brief, cautious description of the gas attack with limited details.

London Londo Reuters Brisa

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