BRITISH POLICY
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS DECIBION AT THE LEAGUE DEFENCE BY SIR JOHN SIMON UP ted Frees Astn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright (Received May 20, 3.40 a.m.) LONDON, May 19 In the House of Commons Sir John Simon said that the Government claimed that it had acted In accordance with the rules of collective action regarding Abyssinia. Twenty States had recognised Italian sovereignty before Viscount Halifax went to Geneva. “We consequently had the right, according to our League duties, to decide whether to recognise or otherwise,” said Sir John. ‘‘lt Is Incorrect to say that we had done so. ■o n (he contrary, we had said that a settlement in Spain was an essential part of a general settlement of Europe, and must accompany recognition of the Italian conquest. It. had never been any part of the bargain, or in our contemplation. that Italian action should he unilateral in respect to Spain, regardless of what other 9 might do.” The Government motion for an adjournment was carried by ISO to 95 votes.
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Waikato Times, Volume 122, Issue 20503, 20 May 1938, Page 8
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169BRITISH POLICY Waikato Times, Volume 122, Issue 20503, 20 May 1938, Page 8
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