Dr. von Schuschnigg Sanctions Considered Impracticable Against Russia; Nazis Held Originally Responsible London, Dec. 10.
MMENTING on the attitude of the various member States at the League Assembly meeting at Geneva, the political correspondent of the "Sunday Dispatch" states: "Neither Britain nor France will regard sanctions as the most practicable step. In the British view, the most effective measure would be to find ways and means for members of the League to help Finland. Sanctions would not be workable as goods would be diverted to Germany. China, as a League member, could hardly vote in favour of sanctions at a time when her territory is being invaded by the Japanese, while it would be very difficult indeed for the Scandinavian countries to vote in favour of sanctions against Soviet Russia, as this might be considered provocative'.
"The kind of support which members of the Leagüe may decide to give to Finland," the correspondent goes on to say, "could be in the form of war materials or credits with which to buy them.
"Italy, although not a member of the League, has already shown her support for such a move by dispatch-fifty warplanes to Finland, while Great Britain has already sent twenty Gladiator fighters.
"Finland, it is expected, will appeal to the League for full military support and under the new interpretation of Article XVI of the Covenant, made last year, members may decide for themselves to what extent and in which way they are prepared to take action against the aggressor. Thi renders military aid all the more unlikely. In the British view, Soviet aggression against Finland is the outcome of the aggressive policy of the ich."—Havas.
"It the present Geneva session could help to enlighten neutral countries," this newspaper continues, "on the terrible fate which would he dealt them should they fall in this obvious trap, it would fulfill the real duty of the League of Nations which consists in the establishment of peace by crushing evil forces."
The newspaper "Excelsior" states that there are three currents underlying the present Assembly meeting. The American neutrals prove very anxious to uphold the Argentine in the demand for the expulsion from Geneva of the Soviet Union. European neutrals are less definite: their reserve increases with their nearness to Russia.
Paris Press Comments Nazis First Responsible Paris, Dec. 10.
Morning papers here are generally of the opinion that the British-French attitude will dominate the whole discussion of the Soviet-Finnish question. They also believe that Britain and France will show no hesitation in this respect. Nearly all newspapers emphasize the difficulties facing the neutrals at Geneva.
The newspaper "Petit Parisien" declares that the new German peace offensive came to light in the form of a general crusade against the Soviets in Geneva.
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