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Status of League Sanction Proposals As Reported From Geneva, to December 9, 1935 (by Proposals)

Proposal No. 1—Arms Embargo Against Italy

This proposal is now in effect, juridically or practically, in the following countries:

Afghanistan* France Nicaragua*
South Africa Great Britain Norway
Argentina Greece Panama*
Australia Guatemala* Peru
Belgium Haiti* Poland
Bolivia* Honduras* Portugal
Bulgaria India* Rumania
Canada Iran* Salvador*
Chile Iraq* Siam
China Ireland Spain
Colombia Latvia Sweden
Cuba Liberia* Switzerland
Czechoslovakia Lithuania* Turkey
Denmark Luxemburg Uruguay
Dominican Republic Mexico U. S. S. R.
Ecuador* Netherlands Venezuela
Estonia New Zealand Yugoslavia
Finland
Total: 52

Luxemburg and Switzerland have applied embargo to both belligerents.

Proposal No. 2—Financial Sanctions

This proposal is understood to be in effect in the following countries:

Afghanistan Finland Netherlands
Australia France New Zealand
South Africa Great Britain Nicaragua
Argentina Greece Norway
Belgium Guatemala Panama
Bolivia Haiti Poland
Bulgaria Honduras Portugal
Canada India Rumania
Chile Iran Salvador
China Iraq Siam
Colombia Ireland Spain
Cuba Latvia Sweden
Czechoslovakia Liberia Switzerland
Denmark Lithuania Turkey
Dominican Republic Luxemburg U. S. S. R.
Ecuador Mexico Venezuela
Estonia Yugoslavia
Total: 50
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Uruguay has requested authorization from Parliament.

Peru is considering submitting appropriate legislation to Parliament.

Proposal No. 3—Prohibition of Imports From Italy

This proposal is understood to be in effect in the following countries:

Afghanistan Finland Luxemburg
South Africa France Mexico
Australia Great Britain Netherlands
Belgium Greece New Zealand
Bolivia Guatemala Norway
Bulgaria Haiti Poland (See below)
Canada Honduras Portugal
China (as far as possible) India Rumania
Colombia Iran Salvador
Cuba Iraq Siam
Czechoslovakia Ireland Spain
Denmark Latvia Sweden
Dominican Republic Liberia (as far as possible) Turkey
Estonia Lithuania U. S. S. R.
Yugoslavia
Total: 43

Ecuador is studying necessary measures.

Chile states it cannot be applied within 50 to 60 days from November 1, the length of a complete voyage by the fastest merchant ships. Clearing operations excepted.

The Argentine, Nicaragua, Uruguay and Peru require Congressional authorization to apply this proposal.

Panama will take such steps as events may require after November 18, subject to constitutional reservations.

Switzerland rejects the proposal but will abolish direct payments to Italy and take steps to prevent any increase in trade.

Venezuela is considering action.

Proposal No. 4—Embargo on Certain Exports to Italy

This proposal is understood to be in effect in the following countries:

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Afghanistan Colombia Haiti
South Africa Cuba Honduras
Argentina Czechoslovakia India
Australia Denmark Iran
Belgium Dominican Republic Iraq
Bolivia Estonia Ireland
Bulgaria Finland Latvia
Canada France Liberia (as far as possible)
Chile Great Britain
China (as far as possible) Greece Lithuania
Guatemala Luxemburg
Mexico Rumania Switzerland
Netherlands Salvador Turkey
New Zealand Siam Uruguay
Norway Spain U. S. S. R.
Poland Sweden Yugoslavia
Portugal
Total: 47

Ecuador is studying necessary measures.

Panama will take such steps as events may require after November 18, subject to constitutional reservations.

Peru and Nicaragua require Congressional authorization.

Venezuela is considering action.

Proposal No. 4A.—Embargo on Exports of Petroleum Products, Iron, Steel and Coal to Italy

The following States have agreed to put this proposal into effect on the date fixed by the Committee:

Finland India New Zealand
Iraq Siam

Argentina, by a decree published November 18, 1935, prohibits exports of these products to Italy as from a date to be announced later.

The U.S.S.R. will put into effect on the date fixed by the Committee provided “all the States, members and non-members, of the League which export the products in question announce their readiness to apply the same measures from that date.”

Rumania will put into effect “as soon as a similar measure has been adopted by all the other producing countries.”

Netherlands. The decree putting proposal No. 4 into effect provides that the list of articles embargoed may be extended in accordance with recommendations of the Coordination Committee.

Belgium. By decree of November 19, export to Italy of iron and steel in bulk, ingots or plates was forbidden.

Proposal No. 5—Compensatory Arrangements

The following states have accepted this proposal.

South Africa Estonia Luxemburg
Australia Finland Mexico
Belgium France New Zealand
Bolivia Great Britain Norway
Bulgaria Greece Portugal
Chile Guatemala Rumania
China Honduras Salvador
Colombia Iraq Spain
Czechoslovakia Ireland Turkey
Denmark Latvia Uruguay
Dominican Republic Liberia U.S.S.R.
Ecuador Lithuania Yugoslavia
Sub-Total: 36
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The following states have taken note of, or are considering this proposal:

Afghanistan Netherlands Sweden
Argentine Panama Switzerland
Cuba Poland Venezuela
Iran Siam
Sub-Total: 11

The following states have accepted with reservations:

Haiti Canada India
Nicaragua
Sub-Total: 4
Total: 51

Non-member States:

Germany, according to the Embassy at Berlin, by a Decree of November 9 prohibits export without special license of a wide range of foodstuffs and raw materials, in particular edible fats, potatoes, textile materials, metals, rubber, hides, skins and oils of all kinds. The prohibition is effective November 16 except for iron and steel, concerning which it is effective November 25. A communiqué issued November 13 stated that while coal and copper were not included in the decree, export of these commodities has been under official control for some time.

The metals embargoed include manganese, aluminum, tin, nickel, zinc, bronze, iron, antimony, chromium, cadmium, magnesium and all ore containing these. Export of “war materials” is also prohibited.

The Ambassador reports that the Foreign Office affirms that the Decree is not aimed at Italy. In effect, however, it corresponds to and exceeds in scope Proposals 1, 1A and 4.

Egypt. The Legation at Cairo reports that a decree put into effect December 2, provided for integral application of Proposals 1, 3, and 4. The decree provides that amendments to the list of prohibited war materials and of exports to Italy as well as provision to admit certain goods of Italian origin may be made after approval by the Council of Ministers.

Brazil communicates that: “Since it is not a member of the League of Nations Brazil does not wish to participate in the measures which the League recently adopted, and it reserves its liberty to act in all eventualities according to the dictates of its interests, its international obligations and the principles which have always guided its foreign policy.”

Newfoundland has put Proposals 1 and 2 into effect as of October 25 and 29 respectively.

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The Sudan. Proposals 1, 2, 3 and 4 were put into effect on November 27.

Liechtenstein. Covered by action of Switzerland.

Refusals to Apply Proposals for Sanctions.

Paraguay communicates that decision on proposals must be taken by Congress and that it does not deem it desirable to consider a resolution respecting the measures proposed.

Panama makes express reservation in regard to the decisions of the Legal Sub-Committee (Proposals 3, 4, and 5).

  1. Accepted but do not manufacture or trade in arms. [Footnote in the original.]
  2. Accepted but do not manufacture or trade in arms. [Footnote in the original.]
  3. Accepted but do not manufacture or trade in arms. [Footnote in the original.]
  4. Accepted but do not manufacture or trade in arms. [Footnote in the original.]
  5. Accepted but do not manufacture or trade in arms. [Footnote in the original.]
  6. Accepted but do not manufacture or trade in arms. [Footnote in the original.]
  7. Accepted but do not manufacture or trade in arms. [Footnote in the original.]
  8. Accepted but do not manufacture or trade in arms. [Footnote in the original.]
  9. Accepted but do not manufacture or trade in arms. [Footnote in the original.]
  10. Accepted but do not manufacture or trade in arms. [Footnote in the original.]
  11. Accepted but do not manufacture or trade in arms. [Footnote in the original.]
  12. Accepted but do not manufacture or trade in arms. [Footnote in the original.]
  13. Accepted but do not manufacture or trade in arms. [Footnote in the original.]
  14. Accepted but do not manufacture or trade in arms. [Footnote in the original.]
  15. Have accepted but are not in a position to extend credit to Italy. [Footnote in the original.]
  16. Have accepted but are not in a position to extend credit to Italy. [Footnote in the original.]
  17. Have accepted but are not in a position to extend credit to Italy. [Footnote in the original.]
  18. Have accepted but are not in a position to extend credit to Italy. [Footnote in the original.]
  19. Have accepted but are not in a position to extend credit to Italy. [Footnote in the original.]
  20. Have accepted but are not in a position to extend credit to Italy. [Footnote in the original.]
  21. Have accepted but are not in a position to extend credit to Italy. [Footnote in the original.]
  22. Have accepted but are not in a position to extend credit to Italy. [Footnote in the original.]
  23. Have accepted but are not in a position to extend credit to Italy. [Footnote in the original.]
  24. Have accepted but are not in a position to extend credit to Italy. [Footnote in the original.]
  25. Have accepted but are not in a position to extend credit to Italy. [Footnote in the original.]
  26. Have accepted but are not in a position to extend credit to Italy. [Footnote in the original.]
  27. Except for certain contracts in course of execution, specified in the attached list. [Footnote in the original.]
  28. Except for certain contracts in course of execution, specified in the attached list. [Footnote in the original.]
  29. Except for certain contracts in course of execution, specified in the attached list. [Footnote in the original.]
  30. Except for certain contracts in course of execution, specified in the attached list. [Footnote in the original.]
  31. Except for certain contracts in course of execution, specified in the attached list. [Footnote in the original.]
  32. Except for certain contracts in course of execution, specified in the attached list. [Footnote in the original.]
  33. Except for certain contracts in course of execution, specified in the attached list. [Footnote in the original.]
  34. Except for certain contracts in course of execution, specified in the attached list. [Footnote in the original.]
  35. Except for certain contracts in course of execution, specified in the attached list. [Footnote in the original.]
  36. Except for certain contracts in course of execution, specified in the attached list. [Footnote in the original.]
  37. Except for certain contracts in course of execution, specified in the attached list. [Footnote in the original.]