The Archive · 1936

British League Union Supports Sanctions

The League of Nations must maintain sanctions against Moly, and even Intensity them if necessary, declared Viscount Cecil of Chelwood in an address before an audience of 10,000 persons at the Albert Hall to-day Loud cheers greeted this pronounce: ment, Lord Cecil, who was speaking at meeting called by the League of Nations Union, said he never remem-ered an occasion when the people of this country were more moved ince the death of Gen. Gordon, referred to the Bmperor alle Selassie as an heroic gute deserted by those he trusted, preferring exile to resolution, which was passed unanimously and with great enthusiasm, was moved by Mr.

Attlee, leader of the Labour Opposition in the House of Commons.

Affirming support of the League and the prineple of collective seeu-Indigation over the invasion of Abyssinia; and Calling on the British Government to maintain sanctions until Taly is ready, to accept terms of peace a firmed by the Council of the League. Reuter.

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