Haile Selassie Denies He Will Relinquish Claims London, Aug. 9.
Those who have wondered what would be ex-Emperor Haile Selassie's stand if recognition were granted the conquest of Ethiopia by Italy, as Rome is pressing in the current Anglo-Italian rapprochement talks, were answered yesterday.
Imperial Majesty," declared the local Ethiopian Legation in statement for the press, "has not the slightest intention of renouncing -his throne nor abandoning his efforts to secure the independence of his countty, which he is confident will be obtained ultimately with the help of the League of Nations."
The notion that the former Negus intended moving his headquarters from London was likewise denied—
Havas,
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