The Archive · 1935

Delay in Effect Expected

London, Oct, 23.

was likely to be some months before the effect of the economic sanctions Imposed against Taly boran be felt, said Lord Stanhope, Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affal on the resumption of the debate the international situation in th House of Lords to-day.

"he added, "if it takes some months, it will come almost simultane ously with the disillusionment of Italy when she realizes what she has undertaken."

"Possibly." he continued. "by the turn of next year, we may find propsals for a settlement, though I hope they will come earlier.

Lord Stanhope then dwelt on the advisability of an immediate general election in Britain as this, he said, would ensure that the country would eve a strong, established government to deal with the problems to be settled.

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