As the time for the fateful meeting at Geneva approaches anxiety fever the outcome of the Italo-Abyssinian dispute deepens, Relent-essly the Italian war-machine seems to be developing its plans as if discussion or peaceful solution did not exist, The French view evidently is that Signor Mussolini cannot be diverted from his objective. Tt reems then that the indictment which he is reported to be preparing against Abyssinia is merely an empty flour: ish. Tt certainly would appear to be belated document for during the past few months the Ttalian case—Presented with rhetorical vagueness "has. purported to rest on. Italy's heed for economic expansion, the de~ Mnquencies of Abyssinia being treated og scarcely germane to the issue. The close collaboration between the: Governments of Great Britain and France receives increasing attention from observers. It may be assumed that whatever line Great Britain may take at Geneva, It will be assured in 'The Netherlands community on Friday celebrated the birthday of their Sovereign who, for 45 years has ruled wisely and well. "Under Queen Wilhelmina, the "Netherlands has! maintained its position' as a country' which is in a real sense the friend of humanity. It has taken a splendid lead in the development of aviation for which its possession of colonies overseas has provided valuable encouragement and resources. English people, who still have personal recollections of their own pride in the motherly guidance of 'a great Queen, have a special regard for Queen' Withelmina, the only reigning Woman monarch in the world to-day. It is Atting to join with her subjects in wishing Her Majesty many happy returns of the day. May she long be spared to preside over the destinies of her country, rich in tradition, progressive in: thought, spartanly simple in its habits, and vigorous in enterprise, whether on land or sea.
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