Geneva, Mar. 23.
Italy to-day refused 40 allow the League of Nations Council to settle the dispute which had brought a threat of War with Abyssinia—Reuter, to be hazarded on Jan. 23, while engaging in exercises off the coast of Spain, while Captain Tower was also declared "not guilty," " and Captain Sawbridge found guilty and} dismissed his ship.
Their Lordships now find that they fare unable to absolve Rear-Admiral Bailey from all blame.
They have decided to reduce Captain Sawbridge's sentence to a severe reprimand, and he will, therefore, resume command of the Renown.
They consider that Captain Tower should have taken action to avoid the Hood earlier than he did and, therefore, cannot acquit him of all
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