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"TERMS OF PEACE MUST BE MARKED BY ROMAN SPIRIT"--DUCE Abyssinian Problem To Be Finally_Settled DUCE'S SPEECH TO
VANQUISHED
EMPEROR HAILE SELASSIE
FUTURE OF THE EMPEROR
Desperate Appeal For
Justice"
EMPRESS LIKELY TO REMAIN IN CONVENT
CO-OPERATION WITH
LEAGUE PROMISED
POLICY NOT AGAINST
BRITISH EMPIRE
NO FURTHER COLONIAL AMBITIONS
Rome, To-day.
"My policy never planned any harm whatso- ever to the interests of the British Empire and it does not plan any such harm now," declared Sig- nor Mussolini, in an interview with Mr. Ward Price of the "Daily Mail."
CONQUEROR
Italy had not the remotest hankering after Egypt. He regarded Egypt as an independent country — - not an African country but a Mediter- ranean one- with which Italy would always be PREMIER BENTTO MUSSOLINI on the best of terms.
Italy had no political interest at all in the Sudan and Pales- tine. It was utterly false to asscribe to Italy any responsibility whatsoever for the trouble between the Arabs and Jews. He was ready to confirm what he had just said in any form that might [be required.
Italy had no further colonial ambitions. The victory in East Africa put Italy into the group of satisfied Powers. It seemed obvious that the best thing. in the interests of all concerned. would be the rapid establishment of Italian authority in Ethiopia. The terms of the peace must
FOREIGNERS TO BE PROTECTED
Assurances From The Italian Govt.
!
be marked by the Roman spirit.
blem to be settled."
in-
NATION
ABYSSINIAN WAR NOW CONCLUDED
BACK TO WAYS OF PEACE -
"CHINA MAIL" SPECIAL
Rome, To-day. Amid the frenzied applause of the multitude which had, assembled on the Piazza Venezia, Signor Mussolini, speaking from the balcony of the Palazza Venezia shortly after 8 p.m. last Jevening, made the following announcement:
"Blackshirts of the Revolution! Men and women of Italy! Italians and friends of Italy beyond the mountains and seas! I inform you that, according to a telegram received from Marshal Badoglio, he entered Addis Ababa at the head of his victorious troops to-day, May 5, at four o'clock in the afternoon.”.
The announcement was greeted by a tremendous outburst of
Marshal Badoglio, above, the Commander-in-Chief of the vic- forious Italian forces in Abys sinia. extered the capital of Addis Ababa yesterday after- Boon on s white horse, at
the head of a column of Carabinieri.
cheering which lasted for several minutes. Signor Mussolini then PRESS VIEWS ON "During the 30 centuries of DUCE'S TRIUMPH her history, Italy has experi
went on to say:-
STIMSON DOCTRINE
enced many memorable hours. Extension Of Sanctions
But the present hour is one of
the most solemn. It announcesį
to the Italian nation and the whole world that the war is
LIKELY TO BE FOLLOWED nished and peace is again re-
BY AMERICA
stored.
Urged In Britain
GERMAN ADMIRATION
that Italian
**Not without emotion and pride do I speak these momentous words after seven months of hard
But it is indispensable press.
which has
irrevocable decision that Ethiopia is henceforth Italian, in
London. To-day. Signor Musolini's statement Abyssinia is for ever is featured by all the
The Liberal and Labour Parties have decided to urge the main- tenance, even the extension, of the sanctions. The decision is wel-
the Daily Herald, while the Daily and Express continue
from the League.
fighting. Washington, To-day. Many competent observers expect that the that I should add, that it is our
Rome's peace, ¡peace, "It cannot be a lame peace, for United States will follow the Stimson doctrine of been established, and which finds "CHINA MAIL" SPECIAL.
London, To-day.
we mean this Abyssinian pro-non-recognition (first used in the case of Man-expression in the simple, definite comed by the News-Chronicle and The Emperor of Ethiopia, with his family, will probably
the door against economic enter Ethiopia. It was declared at the State Depart-fact because it is occupied by our to urge the withdrawal of Britain
Finally, Italy would not shut chukuo) with regard to the Italian conquest in and take up residence in one of the monasteries in or near Jetus-
prise by friendly countries, cluding Britain and France. The ment last evening that the decision on this ques-ictorious pops and in law be lem on a domain acquired by
civilisation has triumphed over Abyssinian pilgrims some time!
of the entry of the world would be surprised to know tion must await clarification of the present con- not sure It is, however.
was the truth about Italy's real finan-fused situation at Addis Ababa, but it is known barbaris
(Continued on Page 3) whether the Negus will proceed Italians into
a brief message to cial strength.
that Mr. Cordell Hull, Secretary of State, is giv- toondon after he has install- contained in ed his family in the new home, the Foreign Office from the Bri-|
Italy was prepared to helping very close attention to the matter. in order to plead for justice for tish Minister, saying: "A large
in the urgent problem of the Abyssinia. The Empress will force of Italian troops and lorries! reform of the League of Na- not appear in public any more, has been entering Addis Ababa tions. recent events having seriously past the British Legation since 4 undermined her health.
p.m."
220.
The news
London, To-day-
Addis Ababa
The Administration did not instructed Mr. Bingham to ex- comment on the Italian entry press through the British For- jinto Addis Ababa, but was eign Office to Sir Sidney Barton] He was convinced that
the most relieved to receive a messincere appreciation for thei League must continue, but its task sage from Mr. Cramp, Vice-prompt and effective assistance London: The Ethiopian Minis- Rome: Reuter's special corres- must be made proportionate to its Consul at Addis Ababa, stating rendered in the evacuation of 1er. M. Martin, states that the Ne-pondent with the Italians, describ- powers. The spirit of the League that the American Legation the United States Legation wus will probably place his fam-ling the Italian occupation of Addis must be adapted to the needs of had been reoccupied and was
LONDON VISIT LIKELY
ily in a monastery
the health of
TRIUMPHAL ENTRY
the not destroyed. Mr. Cordell Hull.
and Marshal Bado-the various nations, in Palestine Ababa, says that and will then leave for London, toglio entered riding a white horse respective situations of the Euro- make a "desperate appeal for just the head of a colums of Cara-pean States. tice for Ethiopia." He adds that binieri, followed by a regiment of Italy was still ready to help to
the Empress has Grenadiers. A second column bring about a frank and definitel broken under the ordeal she has composed of Eritreans entered the understanding between the Great experienced. She is likely never capital simultaneously, while 50 Powers of Western Europe. Italy
sky.wanted peace.-Reuter. again to appear in public and will aeroplanes circled in the remain in a convent near Jeru-During the afternoon 25,000 troops
entered the city-Reuter.- salem.
31. Martin is afraid that his two Washington: The State Depart- assurances from sons may have lost their lives try-ment received
not
the
ing to save their possessions from the Italian Government that
heard lives and property of foreigners the looters. He has from his sons for a month.-Reu-would be protected according to
Continued on Page 91 ter.
DEFENCES OF DOMINIONS
British Policy
QUESTIONS AGAIN ASKED IN COMMONS
London: In reply to a Commons question whether the Government į were satished that the sanctions: were achieving the purpose
for which they were imposed, and if would urge at
APPROPRIATIONS FOR EXPANSION not whether they
London, To-day.
ANGLO-EGYPTIAN TALKS
To Be Resumed On May 13
Cairo, To-day.
The Anglo-Egyptian talks will be resumed on May 13, owing to Nahas Pasha, the leader of the Wardist Party, being busy in connection with the elections and the death of King Fiad.
A Cabinet decree that Prince Mohamed Ali, the 60-year old nephew of the late King Fuad, is the Heir Presump- tive-Reuter's Bulletin Service.
annourtes
Geneva reconsideration of the RAS SEYOUM AT
League's policy in the light of experience, the Under-Secretary
the result of.
DJIBOUTI
Last Chieftain To Leave Field
The Dominions Secretary, Mr. Malcolm MacDonald, reply for Foreign Affairs, Lord Cran- replied that the situation ing to a Commons yestion yesterday as to the manner in which borne, the Dominions were expanding their defence forces, said that that had arisen as with regard to Canada he understood the defence expenditure in recent events in Abyssinia would 1934-35 showed an increase of over $2,500,000, as compared with force the subject of joint con-
Djibouti: The last of the Abys- expenditure in previous years, and that this expenditure was besideration by the States concerned
League sinian army leaders to arrive in ing generally maintained in the current year, with some further at the meeting of the increase for the air force..
Council on May 11. The Prime Djibouti was Ras Seyoum, who]
The group no indication yet of Minister replied in identical terms arrived last evening. The Australian Government there was
what concrete proposals they to a question on the Government's of Abyssinian officers who have were at present engaged ipmight make.
attitude to the. recent develop-fied from the country after the carrying out a three-years' pro- The proposals for strengthening ments in the Italo-Abyssinian dis- collapse of the Abyssinian army gramme of defence expansion, the defences of South Africa had [pute-British Wireless Service. which was due to be completed recently been announced by the at the end of the financial year Minister of Defence. Asked whe 1936-37. The total cost was ther any of the expenditure was understood to be in the region for naval armaments, Mr. Mac- A weak anti-cyclonic area lles ved in the Abyssinian of £20,000,000 (Australian). Donald replied that in the case of over the Lower Yangtse Valley and Trans-Ocean Service.
SOLDIERS AS COLONISTS A new Government had recently Australia the main provision was a shallow depression is moving} taken office in New Zealand. From for naval expenditure, and in the eastward
across S. Japan. East Rome: It is believed that over speeches which have already been case of South Africa, he under-winds, moderate, fair, was the half the soldiers in East Africa reported it would appear that the stood the greater part of the ex-forecast for to-day, as issued by may be invited to remain Ministers there were carefully ex-ipenditure was for air force expan-the Royal Observatory this morn-eclonists, and their families will
be sent out-Beuter. amining the defence position, but sion-British Wireless Service. ing.
WEATHER REPORT
дом
embraces, besides Bas Seroum, Ras Nasibu, Ras Desta, Ras Kassa, General Wehib Pasha and all foreign officers who ser
army-
as
ner
GRATITUDE TO BRITAIN
the
cause,
thanks to Roman "a2,48,]
Berlin press comments contain an undertone · of admiration for Mussolini. The Berliner Tageblatt. says that Mussolini has proclaimed
the League of Natione.
RENEWED ATTACK the right of the sword in pace of
ON LEGATION
U.S. APPEAL TO
ITALY
Belgrade papers say that the failure of the League to protect the small Powers appears to have been the Chief factor in cement- jing the unity of the members of the Balkan entente now in con- ference there.
Washington: The US Legation at Addis Ababa,
FRENCH OPINION which was reoccupied by Paris journals declare that if Londong Cheers greeted the
the Vice-Consul after the
Mussolini's 'statement means that statement of the Ambassador, Mt.
arrival of the Italians, has The intends to settle the fate of Bingham at the annual 'din-
appealed to the Italian Ethiopia out of court his view of the London Chamber of
command for help owing to runs counter to the policy of the Commerce, that the American
renewed attacks' by native present French Government and is. Minister's wite at Addis Ababa
rioters. — Reuter.
still less in conformity with the refused to leave him when
Washington: The Italians com-principles of those they are ex- women were rescued from the Le-plied with Vice-Consul Cramp's re-pected to form next. A competent gation.
quest and sent 50 guards to the French authority observes that Mr. Bingham described the re-Legation. Mr. Cramp states that what is needed is a formula tak- lief of the Legation by British the attackers opened heavy fire onțing account of military, realities He said that when he the building, which is in an ex-and the juridical position. · An ¡troops.
over Abya- presented his credentials to His pased position in a part of the Italian protectorate
the model of Majesty the King yesterday he ex-town unoccupied by the Italians. sinia after the pressed profound gratification and He adds that the city is becoming French protectorate in Morocco gratitude on behalf of President calm, and he hopes, that by the might be a feasible solution, but Roosevelt, his country and his morning the situation will be en- certainly not more annexation--- countrymen.-Reuter.
tirely under control-Reuter.
Reuter..
A scene at Kowloon Wharf yesterday afternoon on the occasion of the departure for Europe of the China World Olympic football team. Lee Wai-tong, skipper of the team, can be seen in the centre of the picture. ("China Mall" photo),