THE CHEIA MAIL, SATURDAY, JANUARY 25, 1936
CONFLICTING NEWS FROM FRONT
BIG SUCCESSES CLAIMED
BY BOTH SIDES
ITALIAN TANK COLUMNS COVER 70 MILES IN A DAY
**CHINA MAIL “ SPEČIAL
Asmara, Yesterday.
General Graziani, whose tank columns and! cavalry detachments have advanced no less than
A photograph of His late Majesty and the then Prince of Wales at the 70 miles within 24 hours along the old caravan
Trooping of the Colour.
LONDON NAVAL PARLEY
To Resume Discussions Next Week
London, To-day. The Naval Conference will re- sume its discussions on Wednes- day afternoon, having adjourned last week owing to the King's death. but the technical sub- committee met yesterday after- boon-Reater's Bulletin Service.
TUESDAY NOT DIES NON Notification From England
25
OIL EMBARGO Sanctions Com aittee
-Takes No Action
U. S. HOLDING UP THE PROCEEDINGS
-CHINA MAIL". SPECIAL
Geneva, Yesterday. ·
In conformity with expectations the Sanctions Committee decided
İroad leading from Dolo to Addis Ababa and have occupied Neghelli, the former headquar- ters of Ras Desta, has thereby brought his offen- sive, begun a fortnight ago, to a successful con- clusion, according to the opinions expressed by It is anticipated that military observers here. General Graziani will now resume the advance on Harrar and Jijiga, which came to a standstill in the early days of December. Service.
Trans Ocean
His late Majesty photographed at Ballater.
CHINESE NEW YEAR
CELEBRATION
"CERTAIN MODERATION” REQUEST HEEDED
LONDON MONEY MARKET
Slump In Dollar
Rate
PAR REACHED FOR FIRST TIME SINCE 1934
London, To-day.
The dollar and the franc are. vying for a monopoly of attention on the foreign exchange marici, the dollar ahead for the 1 with
moment International teca scare money is continuing leave the United States
fuge in the Enited Fl causing the dollar to slump terms of sterling to 5.00 for the baoral first time since November 1934.
Chinese New Year in Hong Kong this year, though attend- ed by the usual ceremony and festivities, was measurably quiet- Rome: A message from As-Jed on the Eritrean front yesterer than it has been in the past. An obvious attempt was made mars states: "The battle which day was continued. One division of by the Chinese community at large to comply with the request to take no action in regard to the began the day before yesterday on Black Shirts was particularly in-for a "certain moderation" by the Secretary for Chinese Auairs, mnch-discussed oil embargo, he the Tambien heights, embracing volved. Benter's Bulletin Serin view of the peculiar circumstances surrounding this year's yond appointing a committee the whole of the northem front. vice. experts who will be commissioned
of
the
celebrations
further official American selling of dollars in Paris in order Ito prevent gold shipments from Paris to New Fork-is accentuat- ing the movement. It is feared that the weight of the in-Howing short-term maner to London will possibly break through the pre- cariously held Treasury Bill rate in London, where yesterday's weekly tender was eagerly await- ed.
►
Fears Not Allayed" American industrial money
the
rabber, in order to insure against being invested in non-American
the risk of a drop in the extemal commodities, for example, tin and
"Black Eagle" Bammed has resulted in complete succeas:
No official restrictions on crac-Chinise Affairs, in bir letters, in vaine of the dollar. The premium Chinese on gold in terms of the dollar to examine the practical efficacy for the Italians. Some sectors of New York: Colonel Julian, Har-
been kers-firing were made, and there view of the fact that
approaching of such an embargo
The committee will be composed Italians have occupied new and lem's Black Eagle, has
of communicating point where gold shipments from of representatives of the oil-ex-important positions and repulsed banned from the United Statea was no interference by the autho-newspapers, were not publishing spectacularly rose to 192, thus
of the Abyssinian counter-attacks. following the decision of a special rities. Every household, there-during the week and there was no dangerously
lost several board of enquiry at Ellis Island. fore, in addition to having the other means
profitable GOVERNMENT COMMUNIQUE porting countries as well as
those countries through which of The Abyssinians
He attempted to enter the coun-jenstomary strips of red paper, in the proclamation to the Chinese America to London via Paris are The formation of the French Contradiction
try without a proper visa-Ren-dulged in cracker-firing to some community.
Fire In Kowloon extent, but in spite of the lavish The following statement with destined for Italy may pass in thousand men.**
The chief task of
throughout The usual outbreaks of fire dur-Cabinet has not yet allayed the Addis Ababa The big battle ter.
expenditure evident regard to the observance of the transit.
Heavy Italian Losses
About the Chinese community, there is ing Chinese New Year were en- fears for the future of the car- day of His late Majesty's fun-experts will be, however, to mark
Addis Ababa, Ester: eral has been received by tele-time until the United States has which started in Tigre province
Fund to British Equalisation gram from the Rt. Hon. the defined its position on neutrality, last Sunday is continuing. It is
south-west of formed to all that was required Fire Brigade enjoying an unex of franes has again forced the Secretary
of State for the thereby making it clear whether stated that the Abyssinians, after 1,700 Italians were killed in the no doubt that in general it con-tirely absent on the Inland, the rency, and the continued selling maintain the rate by further gold an oil embarge can be enforced breaking up the Italian offensive, battle to the
On the mainland; however, . Colonies:-
Well-informed Faris circles "It is announced that Tues-effectively.Trans-Ocean Service counter-attacked and occupied a Makalle. Some 800 soldiers, many of it. The lamented death of King pectedly quiet time.
Limber of important strategic of whom were of Austrian na- George obviously restrained the day, next, the day of the late
Peace Efforts Shelved
tionality, surrendered voluntarily. celebrations which are usual at järe took place in Portland Street purchases in Paris. positions.
Nairobi: Some 380 Italian na-this season, and the Chinese com-learly yesterday morning, starting Several thousand Italians are King's funeral, will not be pro-
Geneva: The League Council claimed a day of public
be in the neighbourhood of two which is raging most the Kenya frontier and laid down public for their ready acceptance No. $3 Portland Street and ex of gold by the Bank of France to
milliards of francs-Beuter. mourning since it is felt that will to-day take formal cognisance said to have been killed in the tive troops who deserted across munity deserves the thanks of the at the Hop Lee furniture shop at estimate the current week's losses ..
The Fire Brigade were soon an the the suspension of business acti- of the report of the Committee of battle
vicinity of their arms have been interned in of a self-imposed discipline this tending to No. 31.-22. vity involved would probably Thirteen, which closes with indica-violently in cause widespread hardship and tions that no attempt at concilia-Makalle. The fact that a large special encampment. The force, rear. loss. :
tion would serve a useful purpose quantity of guns and other sup which includes non-commissioned The Fairy at Yaumati and Wan- the scene and, after a district call plies were captured shows that]fficers, was recently sent from chai were extremely well attend- was then sent out, the fire was me to reinforce Generalled, and a large volume of business (der control within an hour. The "His
Ministers at the present stage. Majesty's
the Abyssinians have penetrated Eritrea
was done. All day long hage buildings, the ground floors of ARCTIC WEATHER IN AMERICA
Continued from Page 1). have ascertained that it is Eis
U. S. And Neutrality
the Italian line to an appreciable | Graziani- Majesty's wish that the people
Abyssinian losses Geneva: Spain announces that crowds surged about the stalls, which are used as shops and the of this country should on Tues- Washington: The Foreign Af-depth. The
she has fallen into line with the The stall-holders were looking two upper stories as dwellings, Powers forward to a bumper market, and were, however, severely damaged.
It is understood that the fire Mediterranean
The river at Chicago and parts day mark the solemnity of theirs Committee of the House of are admittedly severe.
old woman It is learned from unofficial other
caused by an was
of the Ohio River are frozen solid. OD the occasion of the late King's Representatives, considering the
that the troops of Ras which have guaranteed to support their expectations were not dis-
burning joss-sticks funeral as each may think ap administration of the permanent sources
A Request
verandah. Due to the holidays it New York harbour is a mass of propriate, according to the cir cumstances in which he finds neutrality bill, rejected a proposal Imaru and possibly Dediasmatch Britain in the event of attack appointed.
The following notification, in has not yet been able to assess the chunks of ice, and the shipping Britain Again Attacked that the bill be made applicable to Ayelu are co-operating in the Renter's Bulletin Service. himself. For His Majesty the Italian-Ethiopian dispute-operations, which means
Rome. To-day: The Govern- Chinese, was issued by the Secre damage done, though it is under is menaced by ice in Chesapeake whole front, 70 miles from the knows well that the late King Beuter.
covered by issurance: south-west of Mahalle to the ment's Note on the British mem-tary for Chinese Affairs, the Hon stood that the premises, were Bay. The crew of three were south west of Aksum, with con-orandum regarding mutual assist-Mr. N. L. Smith:
"The passing of King George tinuous fighting night and day. ance in the Mediterranean. sent
VETERANS BONUS to the Governments concerned, being universally monmed, in 14 Planes Shot Down
An Ottawa message states that is taking particular in the British domin- that Britain
Canada is locked in the grip of It is reported, but cannot be protests
of an extraordinary ions, where the deepest and most}
winter and is being swept by confirmed, "that the 70-year old measures
howling gales. The temperatures War Minister, Ras Mulighets, character without communicating loyal sympathy has been express- the battle east them to the League: Private -ed by all the King's subjects. It
In Western Canada are far below Ras derstandings of a military charis regrettable, however, that the and that
zero; 42 degrees below zero has from natural acter arising therefrom have pro Chinese New Year will soon be The British Gor
been registered at White River, duced an showsphere of grave dis-
Washington, Today. approaching. With the bringing down of a quiet and endanger the peace of ernment has always at heart the
happiness of its subjects, there In a brief handwritten mes Ontario. Many roads in the State Congress President are blocked with snow, and pas New York
Finally, the Note repeats that fore it is decided by the authorit-sage to Talking films are to become a Capront machine by rife fire it Europe. vital aid in the fight against crimé is claimed that 14 Italian arED-
planes have been brought down the Italian actions are purely lies that there shall be no restric- Roosevelt vetoed the Veterans' senger trains, twelve hours late, Soon, it is hoped, when a man since the outbreak of the war-colonial in character and will tion whatsoever over the Lunar Bonus Bill. The message has are arriving at Quebec. - Niagara, constitutes menace to New Year customs Restaurants renewed the acute crisis be-Falls are completely frozen over. notification appointing
European peace-Heater.
and theatres can open as usual, tween the President and Con Italian Elation Tuesday to be a dies non in Hong is wanted by the police, a talking Renter.
Conflicting Reports
and firing of crackers will be per- gress. The House of Represen- Latives subsequently overruled and re- pictures of him will be flashed on
Home: Marshal Badog o's com- Addis Abghs, later: The reports mitted. There will be no inter the veto by 324 votes to 61- "Kong will be cancelled
But Bester placed on Monday by a notifica-the screen of every cinema in the tion giving full particulars for United States.
This is the plan of the New Jermuniques continue to report Is that a big battle is pending on the ference by the authorities
STREET SINGER. KILLED Railway Police-constable Peter of the day the local observance
Macra, of Union-lane, Sheffield, of the funeral, in accordance with sey state police and outlined by lian successes in Abyssinia, and northern front are substantially at the same time, it is the carnest with Colonel H. Norman Schwarzkopf. Signer Mussolini has cabled Gen correct, but which side has gain- wish of the Secretary for Chinese eral Graziand stating that his vic-ed the upper hand is still
Charles Newman, aged 73, street was killed recently on the EMS. His Majesty's wishes.
Government House, January the superintendent, before & Contories have filled Italians with confirmed. Reports from Rome fring crackers shall exercise cer-
singer and banjo player, was line et Car House, Rotherham. pride.
state that the Italians completely|tain moderation.” 25, 1936.
annihilated the Ethiopians, while] The notification was posted out-hocked down and kiled by a He was accidentally knocked
Abyssinian communiques side the office of the Secretary for bicycle in River street, Windsor. assert that sweeping victories by
the
will be constantly in thoughts of his people through-
out the day.
"His Majesty's Ministers would
suggest the
observance
FIGHT AGAINST CRIME
minutes silence during the per- iod of the funeral service at St. George's Chapel, Windsor.
The
exact time will be announced lat Talking Films Of U.S. was involved in
e: it will be shortly after mid- day.
"His Majesty's Ministers be lieve that this suggestion will]. most fully accord with the feel- ings of His Majesty's subjects"
Criminals
In view of this statement the in the United States. recent
KING-S MESSAGE TO
COMMONS
Three Sets
of Makalle Muligheta, died
causes.
the
never
un-Affairs that those who indulge in
vention at Atlantic City.
An Addis Ababa message sixtes Colonel Schwarzkopf said that in three months a plan to flash that the Abyssinians claim a vir talking pictures of major criminals tory by Ras Semom's forces near
the Ethiopian forces have taken 24 hours and heavy-rain is also reported to have fallen in other on the screens of cinemas would Makalle.
Sharp Fighting
placem (Continued From Column 1)
be ready for use. "Three sets of
Bome: Marshal Badoglio re- A few inches of rain have fallen parts panionship with the Queen. Every-talking films will be taken of every one felt a personal sympathy with major criminal," he said. "One ports that the sharp fighting start in Addis Ababa during the last Bulletin Service. the Queen far removed from con- when arrested, one when he begins
entional grief. B
PRECEDENT SET
his sentence and one upon release. *The pictares then will be avail-
"King Edward brings a per-able for nation-wide portrayal the somality highly endowed with ex-next time the man is wanted.“ perience of public affaire, the "hufts_af_tzærel and universa:
more intimate knowledge
classes, not only in Britain, but
USTAR/1
throughout the Dominions and In- dis, than any of his predecessors."
BENEFIT
Passed
Washing
The House of Ber
has approved
Major Attice (Labour) and Sir Huge Appropriations
Archibald Sinclair (Liberal) BUD- ported the address, which was Car-
ried-Reuter dan b
MEÐAL FOR DOG RESCUE
Phi
BILL
President's Veto Overruled
found frozen to death in a in Delaware Bay.
CANADA AFFECTED
Reuter
KILLED ON THE LINE
against a coal train:
of Abyssinia Beater's Negus Answers Murder
Charges Through The Press
* CHINA MAIL" SPECIAL. "
Trepresentative of the German off- cial news agency, to visit Ess
·Addis Ababa, Yesterday
Hallo, who has been living for charges of murder brought against three years past in an apartment the Negus at the time when in of the palace of the Abyssinian surrection broke out recently Gojjam province, adjoining Lake Tzana, are answered by the
the former aler
is a close friend?
Emperor and who son had bee the Negus sinci
oned.
Crown Prince, absolutely isolated com the world but otherwise ated as a friend of the Negu,
ssion of all his digni
which the Twess Has Fain revealed
the
foreign