HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1935.
ERITREAN AND SOMALILAND FORCES CONFIDENT OF FORMING JUNCTION
NEXT OBJECTIVE TO
BE JIJIGA.
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Asmara, November 11.
In view of the recent sacceses attained by the northern and southern armies, Italian headquarters here report that they are supremely confident that the junction between the army opera- ting from Eritrea and the Forces advancing from Somaliland is now only a question of time, although the realisation of th's aim may be delayed by special military and political precautionary measures' necessary in view of the proximity of the British and French frontiers.
The next objective of the southern army following the cap- ture of the town of Sassabaneh on the Jorar River, a good hun- dred miles to the North of Gorahal, which was reported to have occurred on Sunday, as expected will be Jijiga, the conquest of which it is believed will quickly be followed by the taking of Harar and Diredawa, which would give the Italians control, over the Addis Ababa-Djibouti Railway.
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The Nexus, it is pointed out., is unoccupied by either Italians or here is evidently trying to avoid Abyssinians since it is infested by un open battle before the military a special sort of fly, whose sting and political effects of the sanc- causes instant death to the beasts tions make themselves felt.
or burden. Comparative slowness of the Italian advance, it is point- "ed out in military quarters, is dic- tated not only by the nature of the country, but also by the politi- cal and moral repercussions which the smallest reverse to the Italian arms would cause... Trancean, Kuo Min
The Abyssinians, however, it is said, if willing to offer battle at al, will be forced to fight on two fronts simultaneously.
Although the Italians expected that the Abyssinian Army is being concentrated at Amba Alatschi, where strong defensive positions have been prepared. Ita'ian recon- noitring planes show that strong Abyssinian forces have sembled there.- Trankucean Keo Min.
been as-
COMPLETE DOMINATION
Asmaca. Nov. 10,
Marshal Badoglio, Chief of the Italian General Staff, who recently visited Erlirea to discuss plans of
the campaign. ·
ADVENTURE IN THE AIR
Kingsford Smith Still Missing
Singapore. Nov. 10.
There is still no news of Bir Charles Kingsford Smith. An- other fight of Air Force, bombers has been ordered to join in the search and will take off at dawn to-morrow Monday).— Reuter.
SEARCH CONTINUED
London, Nov. 11. The search for Sir Charles Kingsford Smith and his co-plot J. T. Pethybridge, who have been missing since. Friday when they left Allahabad for Singapore on their fight from England to
ARMY SERVICE Australla, has so far been unsuc
PROBLEM
Feeding Advancing Troops
[Special to the "Hong Kong Daliy Press" (opyright.)]
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Asmaru, Nov, 10
A tremendous organisation pro- blem presented by the feeding of the advancing. Italian northern army. is well illustrated by the big figures published here according to which 2.000 tons of provenders in- cluding 250 tons of meat are con sumed weekly by the troops at the front Foreseeing difficulty in ob With the successful conclusion of--taining fresh meat in the occupied operations around Makale and the territory, the Italians have erected advance around the River Tafan a refrigerating plant here from in the south to Sassabanek, the which 40 tons are despatched to Italian strategy is becoming char
the front daily on motor lorries on which there are 5.000 employed uninterruptedly daily for trans- port supplies.
ROME COMMUNIQUE
Rome, Nov. J. An official communique says that Abdel Ker m's son. the so- called Mad Muliah; who fought the British at the beginning of the century, has submitted to the Ital-Santini and Jan troops in Ogaden."
General Maravigna's army is now expected to execute a vast en circling movement to the left, to establish
contact with General General BLO and their forces and thus form a front along the Gheva River.
The communique does not men- tion the capture of Sassabaneh but This should result in the com- seys that a light column of tanks plete cleaning-up of the country ascending the Fafan valley inflict-north of Takazze, enabling the ed heavy losses and captured muni-man Italian army to concentrate tion materials and prisoners.-
for the next advance. Reuter.
·ETHIOPIANS RETREAT
Addis Ababa, Nov. 11. It is unofficially learned that the Ethiopians are in full retreat on both the northern and southern tronis. The Itailans are reported to have captured Antalo. teen miles due south of Makale. while the mobile Italian forces are stat- ed, to be north of Dagaḥibur some 115 miles north-northwest of Gora- hal und moving towards Jijiga, which is 55 miles east of Harar- Reuter,
CAUTIOUS ADVANCE.
AIMLTA...Nov, 10.
"The Italian right-wing divisions under the commander of General Maravigua, are already said to have resumed the advance and it is expected that Santini after cap- turing shellcot, will hold up the advance till the right-wing divi- sions reached Gheva River, tribut ary of the Taccaze,
Makale's landing ground will be prepared for extensive flying opera- tlona. It will be converted into a modern aerodrome Immediately and thus will enable an air force patrol over a much wider area than was possible heretofore; with all operating bases no far behind the lines of action.
HOLD TRADE CENTRES Tremendous importance is at tuched to the complete Italian domination of Makale and Dola, which are important market con- tres and are the headquarters of a great salt trade. Salt Blocks, li must be remembered. sively used for currency in Ethio- pia, and the Italians now control the salt mines of Damakale.
are exten-
While workmen" are building the aerodrome at Makale and con- structing roads from the bases to the new front lines, engineers will set to work from both ends, to link Danakale with the sea. They wil The wild and almost impassable push through this highway in the Adiabu territory, extending west-least possible time.-- wards from Aksum to Taccasse, | Reuter.
FORMER KING ACCEPTS GREEK THRONE
London, Nov. 10. King George II of Greece has accepted an invitation to return. to the throne. The Invitation was extended to him by three delegates from Greece
Greek Legation to-day.
at
the
The King will probably leave
England on Thursday.--
Reuter.
非
TO STOP IN PARIS
Paris, Nov. 11. King George of Greece, who is expected to leave London for Greece on Thursday, intends to stop over two days in Paris, on the homeward journey, and will probably meet President Lebrun. -Transocean Kuo Men
NOVEMBER HANDICAP
London, Nov, 11. The call-over for the November Handicap was 9/2 Crawley Wood pffered, 5/1 taken, 100/12 Mistral III and 18/1 Newton Ford, taken and offered. Heuter.
One quarter million pounds four is daily needed by the field bak- eries for bread and not only this but wise #0 tons of wood for fuel must be transported daily. Seven
anal distribution of supplies in re- thousand mules are used for the
gions where there are as yet no road the fodder for them alone runs into the same figures per week as provender for the troops, making a total of 4,000 tons.
The work of the quarter masters
is not lightened by the fact that the majority of the 40,000 Askari are accompanied by their familles who are also to be provided for
Transacran Kuo in
SILVER MÄRKET
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(From Our Own Correspondent)
London, Nov. 11. London Silver prices to-day were unchanged for Spot and 1/16 up for Forward as follow:--
Nov. 9 29-5/16- Forward 29-1/8
Spot.....
Nov. 11 29-5/16 29-3/18 London-New York cross-rate will not be quoted at night in future.
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DONEGAL COAST TRAGEDY
London, Nov. 11. Nineteen men, and women were drowned when an open boat struck the rocks in a"fog near Burtonport, on the Donegal coast of Ireland.
The victims were mainly harves- ters returning from Septland to Arranmore Island.
There was only one survivor, and
ANOTHER U.S. ACT UNCONSTITUTIONAL
Harrisonburg, Nov. 10. District Judge John Paul has ruled that the Federal Act pro- viding a moratorium on farm debts
FR unconstitutions! in Virginia despite the amendments appended in the Act by the last Congress.
The Judge held that the Act the victims included no fewer than deprives creditors of substantial property rights guaranteed under
eight members of one family. Kleuter.
CHRISTIAN GENERAL DEFERS VISIT
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State law Beater.
BRIDGE OVER THE DANUBE
(Special to the "Hong Kong Daily Press")
Canton, Nov, 11., General Feng Yu-hsiang has postponed his intended vkit to the South, According
Hy Telegraph, Oupyright, Tele.
Ordinance. telegram received here General graphic Messager Feng, states that as the South-Bascived, November 11, 4.50 p.m.)|| west leaders have, consented
Belgrade, Nov. 11, sand representatives to Nanking The great new bridge over the to attend the Fifth National Con- Danube River was formally open gress, he will call
General ed here on Sunday, In the pre- Chan Chai-tong and General Li sence of the entire Cabinet and Chung-jen affer the conclusion of numerous member
the the congress. ---
Diplomatic Corps.--. Neutral News".
Fransocean Kuo Min.
on
cessful and being continued under the direction of omcers of the Singapore, dyingboats.-- British Wireles
MISS BATTEN'S ATTEMPT
London, Nov. 11. Miss Jean Batten, New Zealand airwomen. left Lympne this nwrning on the first stage of a 3,000 miles fight of the Southern Atlantic from Thels on the West African const 10 Port, Natal In Brazil. It was her Intention to fly non-stop to Casablanca.
The Southern Atlantic crossing' wis accomplished by James Mol- lison in 173 hours and later by the Spanish alman, Senor Compo
in 16 hours.
PROSPECTS IN ELECTIONS
Hopes Placed On Liberals
London, Nov. 10.
The continuance of the Nation- al Government has now become a plain issue in the General Election campaign, according to experts.
An uncommon factor is the way in which the Liberal vote, which i will have a great bearing on the result, will be cast. The GovernI~ ment received practically the whole of the Liberal vote in the 1931 election, but the tendency is tor the more radical szcuion of Liberal opinion to join with Labour.
ANXIETY DIMINISHED
IN SHANGHAI
Japanese Shop Attacked By Crowd
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Shanghai, November 11.
A Japanese porcelain ware shop in Nanking Road, in the centre of the shopping district of Shanghai, was attacked this evening by a crowd of Chinese who smashed the window panes and scattered anti-Japanese pamphlets. They fled before the arrival of the police.
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Although the day passed without any other incidents, the an- xiety of the Chinese populace was revived at nightfall when thousands renewed their baggage-laden flight from Chapel
and
A large crowd of Japanese, including naval, military civil notables, attended the impressive funeral rites at the Nava! Headquarters this evening of H.deo Nakayama, the marine whe was shot and fatally wounded while he was walking along the Settlement Road near Chapei.
The Government is confident of holding a good many · Liberals' votes, but it is felt that any de- Anita Liberal swing from the Gov- ernment in any constituency where their influence is strong might re-tically ceased later and anxiety
sult in the Government losing the seat, or holding it only by a nar- raw majority.
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The National Liberal Minister Mr. Walter Runciman, who has been returned unopposed,, has sent a letter to all National Govern- ment candidates, expressing the hope that all Liberals in divisions in which they are fighting will sup- port them.
The exodus from Chapel prac- area, which is the Japanese dis- trict in the International Bettis- was considerably diminished fol- ment. It was here that the fierce. lowing an assurance by the Japan-aghting of 1932 developed, and ese naval authorities that no direct Chaps has not forgotten the aud- action was planned despite the dehness of that deluge. demand of the Japanese civic as- sociations for stern measures.
The alarmist rumours that are floating about appear to be un- doubtedly tanned by buyers of real estate
The arrival of the Japanese gun- The Opposition Liberals are con- boat Ataka yesterday was describ Ddent of retaining a good numbered as a matter of routine as it of seats, while the Labour oppost- brings the Japanese warships in Miss Batten's plane is a Percivaltion expects to register success in Shanghai to four. This number, it a cruising many constituencies, but scarcely is pointed out, is inadequate for Gull monoplane with
any offensive steps. hopes to win the election.--- speed of 150 miles per hour.- British Wireless.
Reuter
LONDON DAY BY DAY
London, Oct. 20.
expedited as far as possible in view of the increasing congestion of traffic over Westminster and
CALL ON MAYOR
The Japanese Consul General, Mr. Ishii, called on Mayor Wu Teh- chen and requested the Chinese authorities to co-operate and exert all efforts to apprehend the as- sailant of Nakayama.
EARLY SCENES
Shanghal, Nov. 11.,
The Mayor promised the fullest dule, the contractors hope to clear
co-operation. Meanwhile thei If it has done nothing more, the the Thames of all traces of Water- Japanese assistant naval attache. Abyssinian affair has effected loo Bridge by the end of the year. M. Okino, emphatically asserts great improvement in Anglo- The passing of Rennie's master that the slayer of the Japanese Egyptian relations. British diplo- plece cannot but arouse the piqu-sailor was & Chinese, mats anticipate in the future 'a ant interest of the artist and the Reuter. more complete working arrange-historian. The new bridge will be ment concerning mutual interests Military co-operation is assured in in Egypt and adjacent territories.
the event of any unforeseen emer- gency arising. There have been sererai diplomatic gestures on the part of Egypt in recent weeks which pleases Whitehall, where the revival of British Influence in Egypt is regarded as an accession of strength which will be wisely used, and which, incidentally, is expected to be reflected on Anglo- Egyptian trade,
NEW AIR ROUTE TO SOUTH AFRICA
All roads leading from, Chapel into the Foreign Settlement were packed throughout the night by a stream of motorcars and ricksha loaded with household: goods Pedestrians, hordes of them, many in family groups and carrying all their world possessions on their backs, trekked into the Stitle.
ment.
At the Settlement approaches Sikh police and European officers,
armed with rifles, keep co watch upon the refugees. They must guard against. dangerous ele- ments entering the city.
Reuter's representative, touring the streets by motor car, was re- peatedly stopped by Chinese de- tectives who examined his creden ctals carefully before they alloweit him to paзS.
Meanwhile police are carrying on a house-to-house search for the man staspected of slaying the Japanese marine, or any other armed persons. Chinese police are collaborating closely with the Japanese authorities in this work.. It is generally felt that the
All last night the flight of Chla- [ nervousness of the Chinese in Blackfriars bridges. Fifty thou-ese from Chapel continued.
Chapel is not fully warranted by sand tons of stone want to the Following the appearanc> ol events, as the Japanese attitude making of the fast, disappearing Japanese marines, in sreel helmets hitherto has been restrained. Un- bridge. The new structure, which and with full field equipment, doubedly the situation is potential- will alter, the map of the Thames panic spread through the nativly dangerous, however.- from some famous view points, will city bordering upon the Hongkew | Reuter be a light-weight in comparison, but strong, tensile, and broad." Searchers for the foundation stone laid after the Battle of Waterloo are eagerly anticipating its early discovery in one of the piers or abutments on the north bank.
SCOTTISH POSTAL AETISTS
. Mr. Andrew Murray, postmaster at Rumbling Bridge, has repeated
It is learn that a new all-Em- pire air route from London to the Union across the Mediterranean to Alexandria, and with Durban as his successes of former years in the terminus, is being investigated by the authoritles: For the jour ney across the African Continent flying boats would be used instead
of air
liners, and the service would follow the Nile to the Greau Lakes, on to Kilimindial, Mom. basa, and zhus ta Durban. The time to be taken is estimated at 4. days.
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the annual exhibition of the G.P.Oμ Arts Club, which opens here to morrow. He has won the highest award (silver medal) in the black and white section for an etching of "The Tower of St. Nicholas, Old Fribourg," and his other entries, Including" "Rumbling Bridge" and The Moonlit Walls of Old Camork House" åre also of outstanding' EARL WINTERTON AND THE merit. Mr. Murray. I understand,
WAR OFFICE.
is experimenting with a new pro- Official circles bere are at a cess of colour etching which has loss to understand the reason for
In the poster great possibilities. Earl Winterton's criticism of the competition there are two Edin- "very colloquial phraseology" used burgh entries from Mr. J. Shearer in a letter from the Director-Gen- and Mr. A. Fraser. Mr. W. F. ral of the Territorial Army to Arthur, who wins the silver medal TA and Air Force Associations; in the handicraft section with a regarding administrative changes, beautiful model of the Victory, It was explained to me to-day discovered during his search for that the letter in question was a information about the vessel that semi-official communication sent the British Museum does mat out from the War Office in the possess a model of the Victory, but hope that it might be helpful in only a print and that the model explaining the changes in Terri- at Portsmouth has no rigging. torial Army administration more fully than was possible in the off- cial letter which was despatched about the same time..
THE QUEEN'S FOREST The Forestry Commissioners have received permission from the King to give the name the Queen's AN ARMENIAN ANNIVERSARY Forest to an area in Inverness- Scattered Colonies of Armenians shire formerly known as Glenmore all over the world will be celebra- Forest. The south part of the ting the fifteenth centenary of area, which extends to 12,500 the translation of the Bible into acres, Hes in the Cairngorms and Armenian, and in London two com- 1s hot far from Balmoral, As memorative services have been ar- previously announced, the Com- ranged by the Archbishop of Can; ¦ missioners have already been terbury at the request of the granted permission to name one Armenian Patriarch of Jerusalem. of their areas in England the "At noon, the vicar of the Armenian King's Forest in commemoration of Church of St. Sarkis, Kensington, the 25th anniversary of His Ma- will celebrate the Armenian liturgy Jesty's accession, and similarly to in St. Michael's, Cannon Street, name an area in Wales Coed-y- and in the evening there will be a Brenn.
thanksgiving in St. Dunstan's Fleet Street, when the Bishop of Jerusalem is to preach..
"OLD AND NEW Working well in front of ache-
Commemorative atones
bearing suitable inscriptions have been erected on the chosen land in England and Wales, and an appropriate stone will also be set up in the Queen's Forest.
Ovaltine
puts roses in my cheeks
THE sparkling eyes and rosy checks of
happy, healthy childhood are what every mother delights to see. And she can ensure this robust health for her children by making delicious Ovaltine their regular daily beverage.
'Oval-
Scientifically prepared from malt, milk and eggs, tine' contains all the nutritive properties required to build up body, brain and nerves, and to create abundant energy.
But, it must be Ovaltine,' and not an imitation made to look the same. There are very important difference. "Ovaltine? gives more health-giving nourishment-- more in quality and more m quant It is therefore most economical in ise.