The Archive · 1936

Ras Desta Relieved of Post

Addis Ababa, Feb, 2.

Fotiowing the defeat of Ras Desta by General Graziani, the supreme command of Ethiopian' armies on the southern front has been entrusted by' the Negus to Dedjaz Baltcha, an old warrior well known for his energy and much esteemed by Abyssinian soldiers for his fore courage. Dedjaz Baltcha commanded the artillery units in Menelik's army and distinguished himself at Adowa in 1898—Havas.

Sanctions Working Well Geneva, Feb. 2

Sanetlons, on the whole, are working well, according to a report Issued by the committee of experts.

In order, however, that full details of the effect of sanctions may be obtained, all states members of he League of Nations, such as A\ Hungary, and Al who are not applying sanctions, have been asked to hive full details of their trade with Ttaly.

The Committee draws attention to the need of enforcing sanctions in Morozeo and Tangier, where they have not yet been applied.—Reuter.

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