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| Chapter IV |
| Historic - War and Peace |
| Mobilization Proclamation Oct. 03, 1935 |
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| Haile Selassie the First - Oct. 3, 1935 |
The mobilisation proclamation, of 3rd October 1935, read by the Grand
Chamberlain, read as follows:
The conflict between Italy and Our country, which has now lasted for
almost a year, started at Wal-Wal on 5th December, 1934.
Our soldiers, serving as an escort to an international commission, were
attacked in Our territory by Italian troops. Italy, following the attack,
demanded reparations and apologies, which were refused.
When, after much resistance on Italy's part, We were able, thanks to our
perserverance and the efforts of the League of Nations Council, to bring
this difference before the arbitrators, they unanimously recognised that We
were guiltless of the fault Italy imputed to Us.
But Italy, which for a long time has shown an unconcealed desire to
acquire Our country, now prepares to attack Us.
Renouncing the signature she gave to the League Covenant, violating peace
promises solemnly made to Us in the 1928 Italo-Ethiopian Treaty, and
reducing to nothing all international engagements, notably the Pact
renouncing war, Italy prepares a second time to violate Our territory.
The hour is grave. Arise, each of you! Take up arms, and rush to the
defence of your country. Rally to your chiefs; obey them with single
purpose, and repel the invader!
May those who are unable because of weakness and infirmity to take an
active part in this sacred quarrel, help us with their prayers.
The opinion of the world ahs been revolted by this aggression against Us.
God be with Us all.
All forward, for your Emperor and for your country!
Chamberlain, read as follows:
The conflict between Italy and Our country, which has now lasted for
almost a year, started at Wal-Wal on 5th December, 1934.
Our soldiers, serving as an escort to an international commission, were
attacked in Our territory by Italian troops. Italy, following the attack,
demanded reparations and apologies, which were refused.
When, after much resistance on Italy's part, We were able, thanks to our
perserverance and the efforts of the League of Nations Council, to bring
this difference before the arbitrators, they unanimously recognised that We
were guiltless of the fault Italy imputed to Us.
But Italy, which for a long time has shown an unconcealed desire to
acquire Our country, now prepares to attack Us.
Renouncing the signature she gave to the League Covenant, violating peace
promises solemnly made to Us in the 1928 Italo-Ethiopian Treaty, and
reducing to nothing all international engagements, notably the Pact
renouncing war, Italy prepares a second time to violate Our territory.
The hour is grave. Arise, each of you! Take up arms, and rush to the
defence of your country. Rally to your chiefs; obey them with single
purpose, and repel the invader!
May those who are unable because of weakness and infirmity to take an
active part in this sacred quarrel, help us with their prayers.
The opinion of the world ahs been revolted by this aggression against Us.
God be with Us all.
All forward, for your Emperor and for your country!
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