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CABLE NEWS IN BRIEF NEWS FROM THE
ALLEGED REVOLT IN CRETE ISLAND
(Special to the "Hong Kong Daily Press" (Copyrigklj.)
Paris, Oct. 35. Flity ex-Repuoliean officers have been arrested at Athens and banished to one of the islands in the Agean sea in connection with the alleged uprising in Crete, ac-
cording to a report of the "Agence Radio' issued here to-day,
The report adds that more than 400 "civilians including the leader of the new Republican Party. George Papandrel, have also been taken into custody.— Transormus Kuo štam
ATHENS DENIAL
Athens. Oct. 25. Reports of an anti-monarchist uprising having broken out 111 Crete are categorically dented in a statement issued issued by the semi-official Greek news agency tb-day which stresses that com- plete quiet is prevalling
out the country. Prateran Ruo Alin.
JAPANESE NAVAL DELEGATES
Tokyu, Oct. 20. It is understood that after con- sultation between: the Foreign and Navy Ofices it has been decided Mr. Naotake Sat, the Japanese that Admiral Osam! Nagano and
Ambassador to Paris, wil be re-
Spectively chief delegate and de- legate to the coming, naval "con- ference.- Reuter,
ITALY DISAPPOINTED
WAR FRONTS
Villages Occupied By Italians
[Special to the "Hong Kong Dall Press" (Congright.)]
Rome, Oct 25.
A war bulletin published here or Friday states that on the Somall- land front the advance continues ir the Shibell river region, several villages on the river banks having
been occupied while Kalafo, the capital of the district Delle Sha- veli has
been captured after a short engagement.
Rome, Det 25. General disappointment has been caused throughout Italy that Cespite Signor Mussolint's decision to withdraw a division of troops | The Sultan of Shavell who bad from, Libya, nothing official has recently deserted to the Italians, been known regarding the move- gave the latter invaluable aid in arough-ments of the British fleet in the covering their flanks with his arm-
CLEAN-UP IN AUSTRIA COMMENCED
Special to the "Hong Kong Daily.
DIERS' (Copyright),
Vienna, Oct 25.
The clean-up which had been expected by Prince von Starhem- berg's recent proclamation to the Heimwehr and in which he threa- tened to expel ali "extremists and obstructionists" has now been in- Itiated by the investigation con- cerning "political trustworthiness" of numerous state officials, many of whom are holding high posts. according to the newspaper "Nelg- keitsweltblatt.”
In one case a railway inspector and civil engineer were put on the retired list and expelled from the "fatherland "tront"-the govern- ment's all-embracing organisation which also includes Sterhemberg's Heimweh.
It is generally expected that the expulsion from the Heimwehr of two local leaders for lack of dis- elpline will be followed by similar action against other dissentients in the Helmwehr ranks.- -Transocean" Kuo- Min.
ANTI-CRIME CAMPAIGN IN GERMANY
Mediterranean.
The weekly review, "Azlonel Co- tonlale." gives forcible, expression tc this disappointment, writing that even should Britain withdraw the battle cruisers. Hood and Re- nown. from the Mediterranean, this would be insufficient to bring about a decrease in the tension.
Italy, says the paper, must de- mand much more than that, and in any ease should continue to shape her polley as though the two
cruisers were still there.-- Transocean Xuel Min
NEW GOVERNOR-GENERAL
London, Oct. 25. Lord
Tweedsmuir, the new Governor-General of Canada, left
London to-day en route for Ottawa. Among those "at the station to bid him farewell was Mr. J. H Thomas, Secretary for Dom'nion Affairs, --- British Wireless. ·
TIGRE WILL NOT BE CEDED TO ITALY"
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Addis Ababa, Oct. 25. A damper has been put Italy's territorial ambitions in Ethiopia by high authorit'es, who told "Reuter" that as long as the Italians occupy square inch or territory in Tigre Province there
ed followers in the course of a clash with the enemy which re- sulted in the capture of the Im- portant town of Geledi,
A number of tribal chiefs made their submission to the Italians
hundred rifles. to whom they handed over fre The bulletin re- ports nothing new from the Krit- rean front. Transorean Kua Kis
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BLACK ARMIES ON THE MARCH
Addis Ababa, Oct 25. Some fifty thousand troops from the provinces of Kafa and · Wol- lega were uninterruptedly mar. ching through the capital yester- day an
their way to the front. These troops are commanded by the governor of Kafa, Ras Getats- chu Abare who was the Ethiopian Minister to Paris and delegate at Geneva, whose father, Ras Abate. had distinguished himself in the battle of Adowa thirty-nine years ago.
It is stated here that the Italian commercial representatives" carn- van whose arrival here has been awaited by Count Vinci, has, now reached Molio, on the railway line near Addis Ababa, so that the Count is expected to leave the capital either on Saturday or Sun. day..
(Special to the "Hong Kong Daily will not be the slightest chance of Transacean Kuo Men
Press" (Copyright).】
Berlin, Oct. 25. The "week of enlightenment" will be inaugurated on December 13, by the German police through out the country in order to awaken the population to greater appreciation of the responsibilities attached to the duties of police and to induce to co-operate more freely in the struggle against crime.
Transocean Huo Man,
VATICAN DENIAL
the
Special to the "Hong Kong Dally.
press" (Copyright).
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peace.
It was added that if the Emperor agrees to cede Tigre to the Italians, even if financial compensations ar an outlet to the sea is offered. he would lose his throne within- twenty-four hours.- Reuter
ROYAL WEDDING PROGRAMME
London, Oct. 25. Levee dress will be worn in the private chapel at Buckingham Palace when the Duke of Glouces ter and Lady Alice Scott are, mar- ried on November 6..
AIR ACTIVITY
Addis Ababu, Oct 25. Italian airmen resumed their activities on the Southern front. to-day contrary to expectations. The Abyssinian positions in the town of Gorahat as well as numer- cus villages on the Webbe Shibell river were bombed....
An American woman missionary. accompanied only by her servanta, arrived in Addis Ababa from the interior on Friday evening after a fortnight's journey in the course of which she met many large de- tachments of Abyssinian troops on Rome, Oct 25, Thus, after all, the Duke will their way to the front. She re- Rumours thas the Holy See is marry in military uniform. It is ports that she, nevertheless, was exercising its influence in favour expected that the King and his able to travel entirely undisturbed of a peaceful settlement of the other sons will also wear uniform, and that everything was quiet Italo-Abyssinian- conflict have The public will have a chance (everywhere in the regions through been vigorously denied here in a to greet the royal couple, as Lady which she travelled. statement published to-day by the Al'ce Scott will arrive at Bucking- | Transocean Fun Min news bulletin, "la Correspondenza," ham Palace in a horse-drawn which claims to have been author-coach, and after the ceremony the ised by the Vatican to publish the Duke and his bride will drive in denial-
an open horse-drawn carriage to
Transocean Kuo Min
PEACE SOUNDINGS
London, Oct. 25. There are few factors at present warranting the hope that within
1
St. Pancras Station.- Reuter..
GLASS, COACH
A "Britisi Wireless" message says that atier their wedd.ng in the Private Chapel at Buckingham
COUNT VINCI LEAVES
The
ADDIS ABABA
Addis Ababa, Oct. 28.
Italian Minister, Copt Vinci, left here by rail for Djibouti at noon, accompanied by the
Palace, the Duke of Gloucester and Italian Military Attache. Colonel Lady Alice Scott will drive to St. Calderini, and a detachment of
| Imperial Guards, the departure be-
kind.
by
few days peace, soundings, Pancras Station in an open carri- known to have been proceeding age, escorted by a company of between Paris and Rome, will Royal Horse Guards. The public ing marked by no incident of any have reached bottom or that will thus enjoy the opportunity of. justification will arise to postpone acclaiming the Royal bride and A great crowd gathered round the application of sanctions al- bridegroom, of which the can- the railway station, drawn ready decided on and which will cellation of the ceremony at West- curiosity, and also many foreign be enforced' at a date to be set minster Abbey had deprived it. Journalists and cameramen. Dis- when the Co-Ordinating Com- Lady Alice will also drive from the appointment awaited them, how- mittee of the League meets on late Duke of Buccleuch's resi- ever, since the Minister and the October 31-ax days away.
dence in Grosvenor Place to the Attaché arrived, not at the station, The view Us entertained in Palace in a glass coach sent from but at the customs house, and in official circles, from which it is the Royal Mews. The original, an enclosed carriage surrounded: also learned that Britain is being plan, by which schoolchildren were by strong detachments of the Im- kept informed on the progress of to be granted a whole holiday on perial Guards.- diplomatic exchanges, but may be the Royal wedding, will be ad-
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sald to be no more than an obser-hered to.
ver in the meantime.
It is believed M. Pierre Laval, the French Prime Minister, him- self does not consider that con- versations with Rome have pro- gressed, sumclently to state that any relief is in sight.-
Reuter,
B.B.C. GOVERNORS -
London, Oct. 28. " The King has approved the appointment of Mr. Harold Brown,
to Min.
one of the present Governors of the British Broadcasting Corpora- t'on, to be Vice-Chairman and of Caroline Viscountess Bridgeman to be a Governor for the remaining term of the present character. British Wireles
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