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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1935.
ATTACK ON LARGE SCALE EXPECTED ANY DAY IN OGADEN PROVINCE
Ethiopian Troops Sent From Harrar
CHIEFS CAUGHT WITH ITALIAN MONEY
Court-martialled And Shot
Addis Ababa, October 14. Now that operations in the north have come to a compara- tive standstill while the Italian army consolidates the positions won, and organises the administration of the conquered terri- Lory, an attack on a large scale is daily expected to be launched by the southern Italian Army in Ogaden province.
The activity of the Italian airplanes in this region has been increasing. In the last few days twelve machines having carried out a renewed bombardment of Gerlogubi where 40 Abyssinian soldiers were killed by direct hit on a dugout.
Large detachments of Abyssinian troops are being 'despatch- ed from Harcar to the southern front. in preparation for the Italian offensive, while in Harcar itself precautions are being actively taken against alr raids hourly awaited.
Bomb-proof shelters are being constructed and houses and supply depots camouflaged to render their detection more diff)- cult from the air. "Machine guns are being set up on surround- Ing heights where it is hoped they may be able to bring down the low flying machines,
A regülar spy fever is prevailing in Ogaden after the discovery that several chiefs of the frontier tribes. were in "possession of large sums of Italian money. These men were immediately court-martialled and shot.
The Italians, it is nileged, are attempting to smuggle arms and ammunition to those tribes which are still wavering in allegiance to the Emperor.
The Abyssinians on the other hand claim to have won a number of tribes from Italian Somaliland to their side.- Troncován Kuo Min
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POWERS REPRESENTATIONS Londen, Oct. 14. As the result DI resolution drawn up at Addis Ababa by the Ministers <t Brita'n, United States, Belgium, France Germany. Egypt and Grecce the British Am. bassador at Rome has drawn the attention of the Ita lan Govern · "ment to the fact that Addis Aba
ba and Dredawa are open towns with a large population. This is in connection with fears དྷྭ air bombing.'
Signor Suvich, Under-Secretary of State, replied that he will make a note of it and notify the mil- tary authorities.
It is presumed that other pow- ers have made simi'ar representa- tions.
ARMS SUPPLIES
It is announced that consequent on the removal of the arms em- bargo against Ethicpla, applica- tion by British exporters will be considered by the Board of Trade.
Reuter
ADOWA- ANNEXED :
Rome, Oct 13. The victory celebrations origin- ally planned for Friday took place on Sunday in Adowa when the commander-in-chief, General de Bono, held a review of the troops which captured the town.
At the end of the review which was held on, a plain outside the town, the General and his escort ascended the heights above Adows where the memorial. erected in honour of the six thousand Ita- tians who fell in 1896, was unvelled. The memorial has been erected at the exact spot when
the fatal
capital, in order to shorten the period during which the Minister. Count Vinci, must be kept under
arrest.
REFORM OF THE ITALIAN PRESS
LEAGUE
Raised By Germany's Withdrawal
(Special to the "Hong Kong Daly Press"). (89 Telegraph, Copyright,
Tein graphic Message Ordinance. 1894. Krceived: "October 14. 4-9 pm.}
Paris, October 14. Germany's withdrawal from the League of Nations, which on Mon- day was a legally accomplished fact, relieves her from any obliga- tion towards the dispute between Italy and Geneva, points out "Le Jour" in a leading article.
of tnce
The question of the reform the League of Nations is more raised by Germany's effective withdrawal.. writes the
paper, which
COMPLAINT
"British Government Not Friendly
!
(Special to "Hong Kong
Daily Press"},
Thin
STATEMENT BY M. LAVAL
Work For Friendly Settlement
London, Oct. 14.
The French Prime Minister, M. Lava, returned to Paris from Generà o fulfil political and other week-end engagements.
In a statement to the Press ho suid tha Franco-British collabora- tion manifested at Geneva in the grea est cordially would continue to be exercised in the interests
To those who feared milltary sanc ions, he said that "in conver- sations with the British Ministers there had never been any question | of hem. They had considered in conformity
covenant
whose methods of application were economic and financial measures
now being studied by experts.
B Telegraph. Copyright,
Mesinger graphic
Urdinance. Received. Aětuber 14.4 p.m.)
Rome, October 14. The differences of opinion which have become SQ apparent ut Geneva as regards the nature and application of economic sanctions are hailed with unconcealed satis of peace. faction by the Italian Sunday papers.
Pointing out the energy display- ed by Mr. Eden in clearing any opposition to the British proposals. "Voce d'Italia"
protests against acids that even it the League succeeds in coming through Minister's asservations of Britain's the British League of Nations the trial of strength imposed by friendship for Italy which would the Italo-Abyssinian dispute. tordy regard such affirmations as cannot exist long without the ridiculous. participation of оле ot the The British nation itself, it strongest powers of Central was true, might be friendly dis- Europe.
posed towards Italy. Finally, the question must be attitude of the Government was but the examined 15. to whether the nothing but hostile. Locarno agreement which was The British warships in concluded
the between the League. Mediterranean, asserts the paper, members and within the frame- did not return the salutes given work of the League Covenant does them by the Italian vessels. The not automatically lapse on Mon- Italo-Apyssinian colonial war has day when one of the signatories become a question of world im- portance by a movement having been set in force against Fascist Italy which it was only desired to destroy because to-day the Italians had again become a nation con- scious of its rights and strength.- Fransocean hum
ceases to be a member of the League.
The minister will then be ex pelled from the country with two Transocean Ku Hin officials from Magalle
Many Arabs living here have expressed a desire to the British Minister to send all Arab women and children to Aden for safety. Permission to land in Aden was, however,, declined by the British authorities, the reason it is stated being that all women and children resident in Aden have already been sent elsewhere since netiye preparations for the event of war are being made. anti-aircraft guns having been erected on the neights surrounding the town and harbour in addition to the exsisting forti- fications.- Transocean Fun Mis
ITALIANS IN FRANCE
Paris, Oct. 13. residents from Paris who volun- The first transport of 60 Italian
teered for war service, left here on Sunday, and will soon be followed by other contingents. The Italian volunteers from France wil be join "the Tevere division", com- trained at Sabaudia, and will later
'manded by the minister Parini, a abroad. leader of Italian Fascists living
The total number of Italian residents abroad is estimated at
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SILVER MARKET
(Fron. Our 'Own Correspondent)
London, Oct. 13. London Silver prices to-day were unchanger as follow:-
Oct. 11 29-3/8
Oct 12 20-3/8
SHOT DOWN IN STREET
29-7/18 Revenge After Many
Long Years
Spot Forward
............................ 29-7/16 London on New York cross-rate at 2 p.m. to-day was 4.9031 com- pared with 4.9037 at closing on Saturday.
BRITISH SUBJECTS AT ADDIS ABABA
London, Oct. 14. The lull in the hostilities in Abyssinia continues.
Special "Hong Kon Daily Press”),
(By Telegraph, Copyright, Tele- graphic, Masinges Ordinance, 189& Received, October 14, 4.30 p.m.)
Warsaw. Oct. 14: While walking in the street. the political leader Bds-Earewier. a former member of the ex-Czar- 1st secret police, was shot down in The British Legation. at Add's broad daylight in Montwill-Mirec- Ababa has been warned that Bri-k Street in the industria town tish women and children with all of Girardow. other British subjects who can do Montwill-Mirecki was one of the so leave without delay.
best known leaders of the Social- Nearly five hundred British sub ist Democrat party which was de. one mulion of whom roughlyjects and those under Britlah pro-clared an lega; political organi
tection in Addis Ababa consist of sation in pre-war Russia. In 1907 about a hundred British born. he was denounced to the Russian two hundred British Indians. a police by Sas-Harewler, thereupyn hundred Arabs, Alty Bomalis, being arrested and hanged. nity Scandinavians, Portuguese After the revolution Sus-Hare- and others.
200,000 are living in Paris.- Tranantena Run Min
BIG ATTACK SOON!
Jijiga. Oct. 13. Southern Ethiopian Army sold lers are passing through here daily en route to the Ogaden trant where operations, thus far. have: ing anxiety.
been confined to skirmishing but where a big Italian attack is ex pected at any moment.
The mobilisation in the Harrar area is almost completed and it is: reported that the troops pay has been doubled.- Renter
1.
NO IMPORTANT CHANGES
The
Italans,
London, Oct. 13.
nowever,
have
Count Vinct has not yet left His health is reported to be caus-
Heuter.
wier was lost until two years ago when a Polish newspaper printed a report that he was living in Po- land under a false name, having obtained a position as ap official with the "railway. Investigations were made and his identity was established and he was dismissed.
the Now after 28 years
dead wreaked leader's, followers have their revenge.
EGYPTIAN TROOPS ON GUARD
[He Telegraph, Copyright, Tale graphic Mausages Ordinanca, 1804 Received, October 14, 4.30 p.m.)
The Engineers Regiment of the Egyptian Army as well as the 9tn
H
Cairo, October 14
Tranacean Kun Mis
SOUTH SEA ISLANDS ANNEXED
New York, Oct. 14. Three South Sea Islands, Jarvis Island, Baker Island and Howland
cutcome of the battle was decided / achieved 'the notable feat of con- Metru is a small coast town on Island have been annexed by the
when the Abyssinians stormed the heights held by the Italians.
No Important mithry opera-Infantry Battalion which hitherto tions have been reported over the had been stationed at Maadi have week-end.
been transferred to Mersa Metru" on the Libian frontier.
Mersa the harbour in which the British destroyers are now at anchor.
An eventual Italian invasion of Egyptian territory it is pointed out While actively pursuing their here, is only possible along the preparations for the'r next big ad- coast passing
the strategic
structing a road to Adowa, over which General de Bono travelled to take formal possession of the town.
вет-
United States with a view to Doss- can-Austraila trans-Pacific ble use as air bases on the Ameri-
vice according to reports, in the "Herald Tribune" and Daily News." It is stated that four Americans
months taking weather observa- tions and "colonizing."-Reuter.
After the ceremony General de Bono received the church digna, taries and other leading' person- alities of the territory which has now been officially annexed by the vance, the italans are ceaselessly portion "occupied by Mersa Metru have been to each island for eight
Italians.
continuing their efforts at pro-Transocean Kuo Min. pagandu among the Ethiopian
tripes.
The commander-in-chief stated. that the normal life in the con- quered territory has now..resumed
That the Ethiopians are Its normal course. He pointed out to the danger of the Italians ob. that roads and bridges as well as taining a hold over the chiefs by aqueducts have already been con- propaganda methods. is shown by structed by the Italian troops and reports from Addis Ababa that affirmed that the conquered region seven Somat leaders. found in I will soon be brought up-to-date, possession of large sums of Italian In line with the other colonies currency, have been shot as spies.
under Italian rule,
Tr-naperon Kuo ster
--Reuter.
ITALIAN COMMODITY
PRICES RISE
fly Telegraph, Copyright, Tele- graphic Messages Ordinance, 1805. Received, October 14, 7:30 p.)
URGES UNITY IN
ARMY
Dairen, Oct. 13. Unity in the discharge of duties Rome, October 14. was urged by Major General Oka Prices of all commodities espe- mura, uf the Imperial Ġeneral PUBLIC DEMONSTRATION cially those from abroad are rising Staff, at the opening of con- uninterruptedly so that the Fascist ference of staff cfficers of the Capetown, Oct. 12.
party secretary has ordered a rigid Kwantung Army and the Japanese An effigy of Mussolint was burn- control of prices. Strict measures garrison in North China. The Emperor Intends to send and publicly in an anti-war demon- will be taken against those found dirplane, it is understood, to fetch stration to-day in which over 1-to be hoarding or not revealing the the Italian consul and commer-000, mostly coloured people, parti-existence of
CONSULAR HITCH
î
Addis Ababa, Oct. 13,
clal attache in Magallo, who is cipated. still one week's Journey from the Reuter,
essential that all Japanese "forces The Genera: sald it was vitally
large stocks of should clearly understand and ap
supplies. Transocean Kuo Min
preciate Tokyo's attitude on this paint. Reuter.
with
the
"For those who might be tempt ed to oppose Great Britain. I must add that she has never considered that her action should be In- dividual or developed outside the collective framework of the League of Nations. Our declarations be- fore the Counce and before the Asambly have always been in
in common. common just as our action will be
"Mr. Eden and I have the same concern, and the same will to find a friendly settlement of the con- filet in conformity with the coven- an". The friendship of France and Great Britain, maintained reinforced, an indispensable condition of success."-- British Wireltar.
PRESS COMMENT
and
FRANCE AND BRITAIN
<
STAND TOGETHER
Paris Journal's Answer
To Critics
Paris, October 14.
In an article headed to our English friends" and which
is thought here to be inspired from responsible quarters, the Qty Editor of "Le Petit Paristen" protests against the idea that Franco-British friendship is in any way clouded by the serious differences of opinion.
Certain divergencies between public opinion in bota coan- tries, he declares, are only due to the fact that the press is in-, suficiently informed about the diplomatic negotiations carried, on behind the scenes and is misled by outward appearances.
There were Frenchmen, for instance, who had feared that the energy which the British delegation is applying to acce- lerating the enforcement of sanctions was the result of the re- tentless decision to make reconcilation impossible and to kill Signor Mussolini po itleally and if necessary to go to war in "order to achieve this end.
On the other hand there were Englishmen who believe that M. Laval's attempts to bring about a conciliation must have
malevolent plans against England and the League
some
Nations.
this There was
of
In Paris, declares the writer. The whole affair. the paper there are no dark plans of
goes on, depends on the negotia¬ nature being" hatched.
tions being conducted. but for only a steady determination to months nobody has known how to seize every opportunity in con negotiate. There had been much cluding the drama in which talk. It was true, sometimes to
Nations are the chief actors. England, Italy and the League much, but the parties concerne had not come together or ha even suspected one anther malicions intentions.
The
British Fleet has given proof of its existence, continuca the paper. It can now return to its' bases without any danger and by so doing would only add to British prestige."
But there was no fiendish plan in London to depose Signor Mas- solini from his ministerial chair. Fransora Kan Miel
MISS BARTON LEÅVES.
FOR CHINA
on the Geneva proceedings. and Paris, Oct. 13. consequently these comments still M. Laval's statement to a re-represent Britain as the sole driv- presentative of а semi-official ing power behind the Geneva French news agency which was decisions, published late on Saturday night!
Djibouti, Oct. 14 "le Matin" in an editorial, warns and in which the Premier ca-
Miss Esme Barton, daughter of Geneva statesinen against taking the British Minister to Abyssinia, treats the French press not to let the extreme step of imposing a has arrived from Addis Ababa and any doubt arise concerning the blockade "loyalty of Franco-British rela: while the
against Italian ports has salled for China via Adej tions" is generally believed to be of "le Jour asserts that Britain is
Geneva correspondent Reuters attributable to the representations evidently determined to demand a made on Saturday by the British blockade if the initial sanctions Ambassador regarding the anti-should prove insufficient within measures, British attitude taken up by the next ten or fifteen days. This editor of the "Onvre" foresees that number of French papers.
The foreign pontical that France's position will become in
creasingly difficult in the course of the next few weeks.- satran Kun Mem
correspondent anticipatės The statement came too late France will oppose a blockade as however, to have any effect on the
well as any other theasures which Sunday morning papers' comments might be interpreted as military
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