Although this was a clear-cut case of a large aggressor country invading another, the League was still left floundering, despite this being much closer to home that the Manchuria Crisis.
Immedietely, the League banned all arms sales to Italy, and all loans and imports. It also banned the export of rubber, tin and metal. However, oil was not included, and these sanctions were weak. Furthermore, they were rendered useless by the USA not being involved.
Also, Britain and France refused to close te Suez Canal, which was Mussolini's only route for his ships to get to Abyssinia, and would have therefore stopped the crisis very quickly. However, Britain and France feared it would lead to war with Italy, and would also damage their trade.
Even worse, Britsin and France sent their Foreign Ministers, Hoare and Leval to try and do secret negotiations with Italy,offering her 2/3 of Abyssinia without consulting the League or Haile Selaise.
However, news of the secret treaty was leaked to the Frenvh press, causing turmoil throughout and ending sanctions discussions.Britain and France had completely betrayed the League.
Mussolini rejected the pact, and continued to invade Abyssinia.
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