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ON SHEBELI RIVER STORMED
FORTIFIED POSITIONS
Askaris In Attack
GARRISON FORCED TO RETIRE
Strategic Position For Invading Army
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Asmara, October 22.
A surprise attack launched by the Italians on the strongly fortified town of Dagnerel on the Shebeli River in Ugaden began with the operations of ten airplanes which bombarded the Abyssinian fortifications from a very low altitude, thus starting numerous fres and explosions.
This was followed up by a mass attack of native Askari troops, who despite the stubbornest resistance from the Abyssinians, carried the positions, thus compelling the Abyssinians to evacuate While the operations were going on rain began to fall and suon developed into a violent tropical stern, falling in a deluge as from a water spout,
The same tactles were used in the attack on the small Abys- sinian fort of Burdoni, also on the Shebell River, the garrison alsu being driven to flight. The fall of these two positions enabled the Italians to occupy Shelawie.
Dagnerel's importance depends"; on its strategical position over an. altitude of 600 feet, enabling the whole surrounding district to be kept under constant observation. The Italians declare that they have
two captured two guns, lorries, a large number of machine guns, rifles and prisoners,
the lowlying positions the Im week's rain has converted the land into a swamp where neither tanks On the nor lorries can be used,
the rain other hand the
and problem of water supply makes the climate endurable for the European troops than fierce tropical sun.
eases
the
THE ADVANCE GUARD
Addis Ababa, Oct. 21
Crown Prince Asfao Worsen rf Abyssinia, who is Commander-in- Chlef for the troops of the Ethiopian Northern Army.
LOYALTY TO LEAGUE
Primate Approaches The Pope
A London, Oct. 22. The Archbishop of Canterbury has announced that he is inviting all Christian Churches of Europe
MINIATURE BATTLE AT HSIANGHO
Armed Farmers Besiege The City
:
JAPANESE RON.NS INVOLVED
Pelping, Oct. 22.
The town of Hslangho, 43 miles from Pelping and within the de- militarised zone lately ordained by the Japanese, was the scene of a
battle miniature
yesterday in which at least four Japanese ronins participated.
The farmers in that area have been protesting against the new land taxes nd yesterday several hundred armed with rifles and shot guns besieged the city and opened fire on the special police who were guarding the gates.
Four Japanese ronins were seen by observers to be among the at- tackers.
A pitched battle resulted in one farmer being killed and three wounded.
In the meanwhile the city ma-
guards last night were still hold ing their own..
As a result of a report that were Tivolved in the Japanese trouble, a number of Japanese Pei- gendarmea were sent from ping to-day and they arrested two ronins who were identified as be- longing to Tientsin.
The gendarmes later returned to Peiping with their captives.
The situation is peaceful to-day, but a number of farmers are still encamped In front of the city
gates.
It is believed that" something more serious than land tax squabble is at the bottom of the trouble as it is reliably reported that Pal Chen Wu, who was the Instigator of the abortiva armed train attack on Peiping last June, is the central figure behind the agitation.—
to join in declaration of loyalty | gistrate has fied, but the police and 'Reuter, to the League of Nations."
He has revealed that he had
"Fifteen hundred men. constituaiready made an approach to the Pope who was, however, unwilling ting the advance guard of the Imperial Guard marched off from at present to say more than he here this morning on their 150 had publicly said.
miles trek towards Dessic. in the north east.
They are splitting up into small parties and proceeding by three
different routes.
All are in magnificent physical condition and equipped with uni- form like British troops, except that "they are barefooted as boots halve their fleetness of foot.
The main guard. totalling 12.- 000 men, i wham 3,000 are ca- valry crested the Entoto Moun.
Ababa after
An Italian Royal decree protain, above Addis claiming the liberation of 20.000 which they divided into two, col- slaves and providing compensation umns one going towards Dessic for slave-owners, has made a pro-and the other towards Godjam. found impression
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Abyssinian population.
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the local
ITALIAN SUCCESSES
Rome, Oct 21. Italian successes on the southern front are
General reported by Graziani. who states that Italian
Thousands .nf the warriors' wives and sweethearts accompan- led the guard to the summit "of
there Entoto, and
waved their farewell until the khaki columns disappeared from sight.
All the paraphernalia of пат was following at the regulation distance. including mules, machine guns, anti-aircraft guns, medical stores, emergency rations and por- table wireless sets to ensure field' cominunications.
airplanes bombarded Abyssinian positions at Darnerel on the river Webbe Shibeli, near the frontier of Italian Somaliland. After the bombardment the Italian troops
TO INTERCEPT ARMY at.acked and captured the enemy
Italian aeroplanes have low positions, whereby the Abyssinians within 80 miles of here and may lost 50 men who where killed, endeavour to intercept the new besides two guns, two machine army on the march to Dessie. guns and several chesis of am→
The departure of the Imperial munion. The army of Sultan Guard is regarded as a sure sign Ocol-Din.e who rules the re-
of the Emperor's early departure r.on of Sahvell, is said to have for the front. rendered valuable assistance
to He will travel by motor or lorry
taking a large retinue with him but he leaves them at Dessie with the Imperial baggage. Benter,
the Italians who have now, at
ording to a report, control of the whole region.- Transneean Kua Min.
STRATEGIC MOVE
Asmara, Oct 21. strategic importance is Great
by informed quarters attached here to the Italian advance on the southern
where General front Graziani is conducting the opera tions after the approved methods df colonial warfare and where he has already gained control of the Shibell Valley,
of
MORE TROOPS
Rome, Oct. 21. "Diplomatic conversations of a general character are proceeding but the purpose is only one clarification and there is no ques- tion of definite proposals for the settlement of the Italo-Ethiopian dispute." an official spokesman of the Italian Government told Reuter to-day.
Meanwhile. the stream of Ital- to East The impression prevails here lan troops from Naples
The Archbishop added that all must generously recognise the which the peculiar dificulty in Pope is placed. "It may be that in his own time and way he may be moved to speak some, further, word."_
British Wirulen.
SILVER MARKET
USE OF BRITISH PORTS
Italian Vessels Affected
London, Oct. 21.
to take on board sufficient fuel and victuals to reach the next Italian port.
MORE TROUBLE BREWING
Railwaymen Also Dissatisfied
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WOMAN FLYER CRASHES
Ruth Nichols In Hospital
DUTCH RUBBER EXPORTS
Government Funds For Licences
London, Oct. 22.
Troy, N.Y., Oct. 21. I is learned that the Nether- The famous woman fier, Misslands Indies "Government has Ruth Nichols, was seriously Injur i made available over five and a hat. ed when the twenty-seater plane million guilders for taking over lu which she was giving an exht- export licences for 20,000 tons of bition flight apparently developed rubber from the estates of na engine trouble and crashed in lives.
vegetable garden. bursting into This works out at an average
Games.
price of -28 cents per kilogram Bystanders rushed to the as- since the price has been fixed at sistance of the people aboard and 27 cents for estates with free 'la- dragged them to safety.
- bour and 29 cents for estates with.
contract labour.
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Sir Eric Drummond. British Am-
London, Oct...: 22. bassador in Rome, called on Signor
While the trouble at the Nine
All the occupants of the plane Benito Mussolini this afternoon Mile Point Colliery in South Wales
were injured. but Miss Nichols was
With a view to avoidance of dif.... and informed him that the Brihas been settled satisfactorily,
the most serious case. She was
ficulties, international consent has tish Crown Colonies bordering the there are indications that larger badly burned and was rushed to
been asked for permission to sc- From Our Own Correspondent) Red Sea were applying the ney issues may shortly become in-hospital and operated on. It is
cumulate stocks up to the end of London, Oct. 22, trality rules contained in the valved in connection with general believed she is in no immediate
1935 with eventual liquidation dissatisfaction among miners in London Silver prices to-day were Hague Conventions de 1907.
danger of death.
thereof by the middle of 1936. A unchanged for Spot and 1/16 down This means that no Italien war-other sections.
It was learned later that after scheme for individual restriction for 'Forward as follow:--
ships or vessels carrying troops, Representatives of the Minera
examination doctors of native rubber is in preparation,- Oct. 21 Oct. 22 provisions. arms er water for East Federation had a meeting to-day a careful
found Miss Nichole was suffering application of which is expected Spot. 29-5/16 29-5/16 Atrica will be able to remain in to discuss plans for obtaining an
from injuries of the gravest naon January 1, 1937 at the latest.— Forward..... 29-5/16 29-1/4 British ports for over twenty-four increase of two shillings per day
Heuter. London on New York cross-rate hours. They will only be allowed for the miners throughout the ture. Both her wrists and ankles were broken, her face was Incerat- at 2 p.m. to-day was 4.9118 com- pared with 4.9112 at closing yes-
It is likely that the miners willed and it is feared she has inter- terday.
receive active support from the nal injuries. It is understood that the Egypt- National Union of Railwaymen in Jan Government has taken the the event of a strike being called is possible that she may live. same decision.
as the railwaymen are also dis- It is emphasised that the appli-satisfied with the present working cation of the Hague neutrality conditions and are agitating for laws in no way constitutes sanc-restoration of pay cuts imposed in tlons against Italy. The law would 1931- Alexandria, Oct. 22: Then thousand bales of cottonappy to both belligerents, though actually only Italians are affected are leaving this week for Italy
as Ethiopia has no ships. which, owing to the probability of early application of sanctions, is exerding her utmost to obain vast supplies before an embargo is placed on shipments.
EGYPTIAN COTTON FOR ITALY
So far Italy has refused to pay
cash for purchases, but money has been available in the last few days and, as a result, all Alexan- British jdila, exporters, including
firms, are shipping all available supplies to Italy.-- Leuter
NEW ZEALAND TO FRAME POLICY
Sanctions Against Italy
Wellington, Oct. 22, The Prime Minister announced
that the General is aiming at Africa continues unabated. Over in Parilament to-day that he will establishing as rapidy as possible 16.000 men .communication between
and Italian Somaliland.-. Transocean Kuo im
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PEACE EFFORTS
London, Oct. 22. In connection with the demand of the coal miners for an increase
Although Italy and Ethiopia are not technically in a state of war, the British views that this proof wages, the executive of the vides no reason why they should workers Federation placed the be treated more faysurably than proposals before Captain Crook if war had actually been declared shank. Minister of Mines, yester
The French Government har
day, and were promised that they been informed of the British de-
would be submitted to Govern- cision,- Kouter.
FOREIGN SECRETARY'S IMPORTANT SPEECH
London, Oct. 22.
There Was
much activity at Westminster this morning in pre- paration for reassembly of Par-
and liament
exceptionally large attendance of members will be present this afternoon to hear
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Her condition la critical but it MEN AND WOMEN
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The regular pilot of the plane. Captain Harry Hubitch, was also badly injured and is in hospital, but the other occupants of the machine were not seriously hurt.. Reuter.
DOUBLE WEDDING
New York, Oct. 22. Captain Hublitch has since died of his injuries,
llam Bolt.
ATHLETES
On Tour In China.
Nanking, Oct. 22- More than 100 men and women" or oversea Chinese athletic dele gations, from Malaya, Java and, It is revealed that a double Philippine Islands to the Sith wedding was to have been held National Athletic Meet, will ar- during the fight between two rive here to-morrow afternoon by Misses Birkenheiser rain from Shanghai, sisters, the ent without delay. Captain and Ruth Nichols, and mechanic
The Central University and the the Ray Haynes and his friend Wil-Overseas Affairs Commission are Crookshank later visited Prime Minister.
making preparations for their re- The Although bruised and battered, ception and entertainment, the couples were married last delegates will spend three days: They in the Capital, during which they evening at a hotel room. were wearing odd clothing, the will vis various Government and.
organisations, wedding finery having been burn- private
historic ed.-
ruins and scente spots in and. round the elty, including Dr. Sun......... Yat-sen's Mausoleum, the Central Broadcasting Station, the National Central University, the National Health Administration, the Con tral Hospital, the Central Movie Studio, and the Ministries of Cóm-'. munications and Railways.
to The delegates will returna Shanghai by train on the morning: of Oc ober 26' on their way back
The Miners' executive have not yet decided whether they will re- main in London pending the Gov. ernment's reply. Meanwhile the decision to ballot the coalfed is Suspended. firitish Wirelena.
STAY AT SANDRINGHAM TO END
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ARMS EMBARGO IN FORCE
(Special to the "Hong Kong Day Press" (Copyright).1
salled during
the he introducing legislation to give week-end and further twenty effect to New Zealand's policy with the Foreign Secretary's eagerly + ships are loading at Naples, their 'regard the
London, Oct. 21. awaited speech in the Commons imposition destination being the ports of sanctions against Italy.
which will open the three days de- It is understood that the King Eritrea and Italian Somaliland. Mr. Coates, Minister of Finance, ba.e. This is the only important and Queen will return to London
The cost of the campaign can stated that
Geneva, Oct 21. in order that the business to be taken before dis-on Wednesday' from Bandringham, be judged from the fact that the people of New Zealand may have soladon at the end of the wick, where they have been in residence
The governments of Bulgaria, to the South Seas Addis Ababa, Oct. 21.
war cost Italy over £22,000 000 in
a volee in this matter, communi- Sir Samuel Hoare will speak for for the past fortnight.
Eathonla and Norway have inform-Central News Agency, Raskassa Bebhat has been ap- the three months before the be- cations in this connection between about one hour and the speech Soon after, the King's return, | ed the Secretary General of the pointed commander-in-chief of the ginning of actual military opera- the British and New Zealand will be devoted almost exclusively arrangements will be completed League of Nations that they have Abyssinian forces in the province tions, according to Treasury re
Governments would be shown the to review of policy pursued at for the wedding of the Duke of
put into "force the sanctions pro- of Agame in the place of Ras turns issued this evening.
leaders of the Labour Party which Geneva in reference to the Italo-Gloucester and Lady Alice Scott.
posed concerning an arms einber. Gugsa who is reported to have deuter,
would in no way be committed by Abyssinian war and statement of on November 8, which, owing to
go on Italy. This brings the deserted Italian troops in
this procedure.-
the attitude of Briain towards its the death of Duke of Buccleuch, total number of states who have region have advanced us
fleuter.
obligations under the covenant of is new to be held privately in the
so far enforced the proposal in Adagama where they have
question to twenty-two- the League of Nations and collec- Chapel at Buckingham Palace
British Wirclesu. tive security-
Transocean Kno U gap between | British Wirelen. the offer and Signor Mussolini's expressed desires could not be bridged. It is belleved,
trenched themselves.
this
far as
en-
TO END WAR
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war
Nevertheless, the
London, Oct. 21. Soundings to find means of
Ital-Ethioplan ending the The appointment of Raskassa are believed to have originated to be in Paris several days agr when Bebhat is considered here proof that "the Abyssinians are M. Plerre Laval saw the Papal determined to put up a vigorous Nuncio and the Italian Ambassa resistence in this sector. The dor. Signor Vittorio Cerrutti. former War Minister, Fitaurari M Laval is then reported to ings by France have persisted Birra, who fell into disfavour last have submitted a programme in- and the British Government has year and was banished, has now cluding the cession of a large part returned to Addis Ababa and will of Ethiopia to Italy and the ces Jeave shortly for the front where
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Despite this, the peace sound-.
NEW LEADER
YANGTZE COMMAND
Shanghai. Oct, 22. Rear-Admiral L. G. E. Crabbe,
took over command of the Yangtze
ADMIRAL'S MOVEMENTS
Weihaiwel, Oct. 22, London, Oct. 21.
Admira, Sir Frederic and Lady been informed of the progresa A meeting of the Labour peers made throughout It is assumed in London to-day unanimously patrol from. Rear-Admiral Chiton Dreyer returned this port to-day, sion of the British port of Zeila that, Bignor Mussolint will modify elected Lord Snell as leader of the this morning, when he holsted his aboard EMB. Kent and HMB Latter his demands in return for a man-Opposition in the House of Lords fing on H. M. Capetown. Later Falmouth respectively, and expect he will be entrusted with the to Ethiopia, although the contmand of several divisions would only be reached through date over the whole of Ethiopia in succession to Lord Ponsonby he will transfer it to HMS. Bee.to remain another three week
Reuter Houter. territory ceded to Italy. Trannners Inc Min
Reuter
Resiter
ITALIAN CONSUL AT
GONDAR
<Special to the "Hong Kong Pally. press" (Copyright).T'.
Asmara, Oct 21,, Aler a tedious journey, the Ita Kan Consul in the Abyssinian town: of Gondar, Dr. Rafalle di Laura.. arrived here on Monday with his three companions. They left Gondar on September 23, and- it, ook them more than four weeks. to cover the journey to Amary it being added that they were ex posed to danger most of the time. Transocoon &us
in.