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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, JANUARY 13, 1936.
ETHIOPIANS CLAIM THE RECAPTURE OF MAKALE
Bitter Hand To Hand
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Fighting
ITALIAN TANKS FALL
· INTO TRAP
Merciless Fire From Hidden Defenders
Special to "Hong Kong Baily Press')
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Rome, January 11.
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Home and native detachments, launched an attack against strong enemy forces "which advanced towards Makale from the junction of the Gabat and Greva Rivers, states the offelal war bulletin No. 94, issued on Saturday. As a result of the operation of artillery and air-craft, goes on the report, the enemy forces retreated with great loss. The Italian losses are given as one native, corporal and two" pilvates killed, three privates wounded.
The air force was extremely active on the whole front. In co-operation with the Italian political officials in the Tigre pro- vince. Selassie Gugsa has now completed the organisation of his warriors into infantry detachments, which, have already been sent to the front, and into police contingents which have been distributed in the decupled area.
The official figures it published of the losses among the native troops from October 3 to December 31 give 477 Eritrean and Azkaris, and 44 Somal1 Dubats killed. The Abyssinian re- port that Makale has been recaptured. Is Transocean Kuo Min.
ETRIOPIAN CLAIM
Addis Ababa, Jan. 11.
After bliver band to hand Agat- attack ing lasting ali Friday, an made by the right wing of Ras Seyoum's army ended successfully with the recapture of Makale, ac- cording to the latest reports re- cerved here..
Although the town changed hands several times in the course of the day, the Abyssinians inally were able to maintain possession and consolidate their position.
A large number of prisoners, rides a great quantity of ammuni- tion and other war material 's
officially den!ed...
EYE-WITNESS ACCOUNTS
Dessie, Jan, 12 Eye-witness accounts of the re- cent fierce fighting at Embasalassle region of Shire province state that two Italian N.C.O.'s and two privates were captured in the battle. The prisoners stated that their tank overturned The Abys sinians surrounded the tank and
to
apparently thinking that the occu- pants were dead they began screw in the back plates, prising them off as if opening a sardine
El.
The prisoners. had been warned an no account to surrender as they would be mutilated. They were
Kas Seyoum, the Emperor's trust- ed commander on the northern front, whose forces claim a vic- tory at Makale
ANGLO-FRENCH SOLIDARITY
Apprehension Felt In Rome
(Special to the “Hong Kong Daly Press"). [liy Telegraph, Copyright, Tele graphic Mestages Ürdinance. 1804 Received, January 120 4.30 a.m.)
Rome, Jan. 11. Unwilling but now compelled to recognise the fact that in the event of conflict the French Fleet will definitely come to the support of Britain, political circles here no longer attempt to
conceal the apprehension
of the iden Franco-British co-operation in the Mediterranean.
It
between Recent conversations "the naval staffs of both countries
are
described as "the first step between the dissolution of the European edifice" while the press declares that the Locarno Pact, which Italy regards as the prin- cipal pillar of European peace, was now shaken to its foundations.
"England has brought about an absurd situation in Europe." writes Tevere" in an apparently
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JAPAN'S WITHDRAWAL FROM CONFERENCE
Cabinet. To Decide
Naval Issue
Tokyo, January 12.
After a conference lasting until midnight between the senior officials at the Foreign Office and the Navy Ministry, It was semi- omelally stated that a report had been drafted for submission to the Cabinet which will meet to-morrow afternoon to decide the issue recommending Japan to withdraw from the naval conference in London forthwith if avoidabis,
According to the newspapers, at the conference the Foreign Office urged the continuance of the" effort to make other delega. tions at the naval conference accept Japan's proposals for a com- " mon upper limit. Reuter,
CABINET APPROVAL
Tokyo, Jan. 12. " At an extraordinary session, the Cabinet unanimously approved the draft instructions formulated by the Foreign Office and Navy Min- isters, after which the Premiler ob- Lained the Emperor's sanction "to send the instructions to Admiral Nagano, Reuter.
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PROCEDURE MODIFIED
London, Jan. 11.
It seems likely that a meeting of the first committee of the Naval Conference which was fixed for Monday evening may be postponed until a more convenient hour on Tuesday morning.
At the desire of the Japanese delegation, the procedure of the conference is being modified to permit of resumption of discussion of the Japanese proposal for "cem- mon upper limit,"
IF
naval conference, but the dele- gates of other powers are trying their best to persuade her to con- tinue the discussions though there is Uttle likelihood of their agreeing to the Japanese demand for com- mon upper limit.
Observers point out that Japan shoud take into consideration that" her withdrawal means closer co- operation between Britain and the United States in the Pacific and might mean cancellation of the fortification agreement which restrains Britain and the United States fortifying any of their pos- sessions in the Pacific, and dis- continuance of the agreement would permit Britain fortifying Hong Kong and America building a naval base in the Philippines-
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HAUPTMANN'S DEATH IN
ELECTRIC CHAIR
Appeal Rejected By Court Of Pardons
Trenton, Jan. 11.
The Court of Pardons has re- jected Bruno Hauptmann's appeal for a reprieve.....
CONDON'S STATEMENT
Trenton, Jan. 11. DELEGATE'S RETURN
The latest development in Pa Washington, Jan. 11.
The Court's decision was given, j'eleventh hour attempt Mr. Cordell Hull announced at a after sixty-five minutes delibera- Hauptmann from the electric chair to save Press Conference that Mr. William tion, in a brief statement anhoan-is the decision of Governor Hot- Phillips, one of the American de-cing that Hauptmann's petit'an legates at the London naval con-
man to order the detention of Dr. ference, will sal for America on
has been denied, adding a remind "false" Condon for questioning: Thursday.
er that members of the Court all DT. Condon has departed for connected with the petition are
South America, the first part or bound to divulge nothing that occurred.
call being Parama where the ship is due on January 17, the day De- fore the dated fixed for Haupt- mann's execution.
Other delegations. It is under- stood, have experienced difficulty which has not so far been removed by elucidations offered by the Japanese delegates in reconciling this proposal with the concept of intention, be
In accordance with the original equality of security which has been London only a few weeks and then was to remain in the leading principle in all dis-return to give the Government an armament discussions of recent account of the conference proceed- years.—
ings.
British Wireles
EFFORTS ET POWERS
London, Jan. 11. It is belleved inevitable that the
said to have been captured by the surprised when they were assured inspired article where one of the Japan will withdraw from
Abyssinians.— Transocean Kuo Min.
LIGHT ARTILLERY
Rome, Jan. 12. The increasing usefulness of -light artillery dragged over the mountains by the Italians is shown by a report from Asmara which states that artillery fire repulsed small bodies of Abyssinians trying
to penetrate the. Italian lines at Doghea Pass, south of Makale on Friday night. «
Italian artillery systematically destroyed the camp fortifications of the Abyssinians at Gabat re- gion
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The first list of casualties of the Itailan native troops
shows 521 killed between October 3 and De- cember 31. The number of wounded is not mentioned.-- Renter's Bulletin ”Service.
ITALIAN TROOPS.
(Special in the “Bong Kong Dally Press" (Copyright.5]
Naples, Jan. 10.
One of the two divisions of the Ita-
there was no danger and they were led by an officer who treated them courteously.
Abyssinian accounts state that the fighting lasted from dawn to dusk. They surrounded the Italian force consisting of 1,600 Eritreans under Italian officers, supported by nine tanks.
The Abyssinians at dawn started
firing on two supply lorries from
3.11 ambush One officer and 14 men were killed. Two engineers escaped to the bush and were ∙captured later.
guarantor powers his treaty, a power which was of fundamental Importance for the security, of Western Europe, has now been declared outside the pale of inter- national law which this treaty is supposed to support,
This guarantor is in the name of the League of Nations at open
with war
another guarantor,
Britain, and now with one of the
BRITAIN'S AIR FORCE
two remaining guarantors, France, Two-Year Expansion
whereas the fourth power, Ger- "many, was not Empileated in the
dispute.
Tanks and infantry then charg- This means that the Locarno ed the place whence the shots Treaty could be declared invalid came and met a murderous fire, at any moment by one of the four The Abyssinians claim that half interested parties. Germany, and the infantry fell. The driver of Italy above all would be justified the tank was killed by a bulletin making such a declaration-- through the loophole. Another pincean Kuo Min. tank fell in a ditch and othera caught fre.--- Reuter.
WINTER SPORT IN GERMANY
(Special to the "Hong Kong Daily Fress").
(by Telegraph, Copyright, Tele 189.6.
Han Army which are completely me-graphic Mensages. Ordinance, chanised, the "Trento" division is now being assembled bere for em- barkment immediately after the Alpine division “Pusteria” has been
despatched. It is understood that the ""Trento" division will pro- ceed to Tripoll where it is intend- ea to replace two divisions, which will then be sent to East Africa.
The mechanised troops It is pointed out, can be used to full advantage, in the Libyan Desert. whereas
mountainous In the Abyssinian territory, their value 15 largely thrown away. Furthermor the troops which have been stationed in · Tripoli are a'rendy acclimatised to some extent, and thus run less chance of sickness in Abycsinia than men proceeding there straight from Italy.- Transberas Kuo Min.
ROME REPORT
Received, January 12, 4.30 am.')
Oberstdorf, Jan. 11.- Owing to the exceptionally mild weather the German ski
cham-
plonship which was to have been held here on January 21 has been
pastponed to January 28 in the
BRITISH, INDUSTRIES ·
FAIR
"Coming of Age"
London, Jan, 11. The British Industries Fair win celebrate its "coming of age" next month when it opens in London and Birmingham, The stand
Programme
Ar
It is emphasised that his depar ture is in no wise related to the threatened breakdown of the con- ference.
Reuter,
HEAVY GALE DAMAGE IN BRITAIN
It is thought" there are three avenues of escape still open ta Hauptmann:
"
Firstly, a petition for writ of habeas corpus based on the claim had
that constitutional been violsted;
Governor Holman in his state-
ment says that Dr Condon in a magazine article had said that more than one person was invol-j ved in the crime. ́ ́It Condon' knows these things the author- ties should have the information.
rights
Secondly, an ..application to Judge Trenchard, who presided at the original trial, for a fresh trial on ground of new evidence "dis- Dr. Condon, was the medium be- covered;
tween Colonel Charles Lindbergh Thirdly, a second application to and the kidnappers of bis infant the Supreme Court to review the |son.— proceedings. — Reuter.
MATHATMA GANDHI'S
London, Jan. 13. The gale moderated yesterday though strong winds are still pre- valling. Many lives were lost, communications held up and ex- tensive property damage caused.
Thirty-foot breakers caused havoc on the sea front of most coastal towns while 8.0.8. calls from were received from many tressed ships.
ILLNESS"
Wardah, Jan. 11.
Mahatma Gandhi is suffer.ng
Reuter.
BRITISH FARMERS ON
EMPIRE TOUR L
London, Jan. 12.
farmers....
Twenty-six British
In the Dominions.
high blood pressure, but headed by Major-General Duncan. Landon, Jan. 11.
dis- has improved slightly recently, have left London on a tour of the Since the 'British Government
following, the extraction of two Empire to study farm conditions The property damage is announced a two-year expansion
very septic teeth. The pressure On severe in Gloucestershire where Friday programme last
the year
the rivers Severn and Qye overflow-week. Force has increased rapidly. Ited, sweeping away hundreds of is understood that 10 or 11 new cattle, many
of which squadrons have already been drowned.— created, and now that the initial enter's Bulletin Service. work has been completed it is ex- pected that the rate of progress will be accelerated. to' about onc 1,&quadron a week. :,
A large number of new Bero- planes are ready for delivery, while several new types of aero- planes are in the course of manu- The fine quality and facture.
the high performance of chines have exceeded expecta
frontage of the London section tiona
will be over 12 miles and of the
Good progrCZE
ma-
THUNDERSTORMS IN AUSTRALIA
The party win procced to: 'New Was the lowest fo The Mahatma is weak Zealand, Australia and thance to and exhausted owing to lack South Africa, making careful ih- vestigation inte farming methods. and confinement to bed, but is very cheerful
in all these countries Reuter's Bulletin Service,
were
nourishmat
Terror Caused Throughout The Countryside
two
at another
Lader messages say that he passed a very
An good night. Improvement has definitely set in and there is no cause whatever for anxiety.— Heuter
EGYPTIAN RAILWAY
PROJECT
CARDINAL'S ALLUSIONS TO WAR
(Special to the "Hong Kong
Daily Press).
By Telegraph, Dopyright, legraphic -- Messages · Ordinance, 1884. Received, January 12, 4.30 a.m.) " Sydney, Jan. 12.
Paris Jan 11 Australia has been experiencing | (Special to the "Hong Kong Dally
Outspoken allusiona to the Italo- Prose" (Copyright).), nas also been severe thunderstorms and
Abyssinian conflict and the ques Cairo, Jan. 10.1 Birmingham section over 11 miles made with regard to the provi- men have been killed by Lightning Buyers from 64 countries are ex-sion of training personnel Nine near Sydney, while
Ninety four thousand pounds tion of the aggressor were made | by Cardinal Archbishop of. Paris, pected to attend the Fair of whom of the 13 civa dying schools for place a thunderbolt struck a tree were voted on Friday by the Mgr. Verdier, in an address dell- which crashed in a small house, Egyptian Cabinet for the develop vered Here on Saturday in the hope that the weather conditions the largest single contingent is Initial flight training have now will have changed by then, while coming from Holland, Germany been established, and five new precipitating the occupants into ment of the coast railway from the exhibition skating champion- Belgium are second and third in Air Force fight training schools the open "Fire Balls" also are a Alexandria via Burtaka to Marss --War, said the Cardinal, can and ship, which must be terminated by respect of the numbers attending have been opened. Over 100 common occurrence, causing terror January 14, will take place at British Wireles
short service commissioned officers throughout the countryside. have been accepted out of the Reuters Bolletin Service. Garmisch Partenkirchen or Munich Prinzregenten Stadium. At pro
1,450 required by March 31, while sent rain is falling uninterruptedly
large numbers are on the waiting at Oberstdorf and the skiing felds
Ilst.. above it-Transocean Kuo Min
PROFESSORS ARRIVE IN NANKING
Nanking. Jan, -12.
TARDIEU TO FIGHT
(Special to the "Hong Kong Dall
Press" (Copyright.13/
Bome 192 non-commissioned pt- lots have been accepted the 350 required by March 31.
out of
The enlistments in the other rank: Paris, Jan. 10.
and branches is regarded na sa- The ex-Premier, Tardien who
tisfactory. The proportion of re- resigned from membership of the lections has not exceeded those Thirty college professors, includ- Republican Centre Chamber Group in normal times, and there har ing Dr. Hu Hsih, have arrived to recently, has protested against attend an interview given by the Paul Reynauds that his Party's been no need to lower the stand Generalissimo on January, 15 when President in an opportune attack uteri
ards Rome, Jan 10 The pincial war bulletin No. 93 he is expected to make a state on the Laval Government during states "The Air Force carried out mint on foreign policy. More the last crisis, declined to recon- reconnaissance dights along the professors and students are exalder his decision stating in whole front in the course of pected in the next few day
letter to the Vice-President of the of France has become unworkable Reuter which, the planes dispersed enemy
Group that as preparations are now Tardien added in the letter, that fumaidorus which had been con-
being made for a great parila- he wanted to be pertechy free to concentrated anew at Amba Mara- East Africa on board the Ab- mentary struggle, he Torileu défend his own views when the dam" 13,000 voluntary special biano
was more convinced that ever fight comes. workers left Gence on Friday for | Franspoean Kuo Hin
that the precent politiest system Transocean Tug Min
SWANSEA MINERS GIVE TROUBLE
London, "Jan, 12. The decision of the miners" executive to postpone atrike notices has caused general reiler throughout the country both to owners and the general public.
Nevertheless 163 miners at Swan
Matru, where the British troops are at present concentrated. The British Government It is under- stood, have declared their willing ness to contribute 220.000 to the costs of this project --- Pennalzan Bun Min
SEARCH FOR LINCOLN
BELLSWORTH
London, Jan 11 The Organising Committee of the Antarctic voyage of the Royal
Theatre des Ambissadeurs,
would be justined only in one case, namely that of legitimate defence. The conditions given for legitimate defence, were (1) country that was the victim of an unjustifiable attack; (2) when such an attack threathered to deprive the country of their nations be longings; (3) the Impossibility of any other means of defence except war Transocean. Tuo Ministro
BRITISH FLEET IN THE
* MEDITERRANEAN
Research Ship Discovery II, which ses valley took the decision in has been ordered to the Bay of their own hands yesterday and Whales to help in the search for
London, Jan refused to leave the mine after the the American explorer Dr. Lincoln The battleship Revenge agihip finish of the shift, staying under Elsworth, and his companions has of the first battle squadron of the ground all through the night. An received a message dated mo-day Mediterranean | agreement was finally reached this from the Master giving the ship's Portamora and wil morning with the members of their position and reporting. “Ice /le in the Easterzi, local executive and the men came vier” Leads less open, Lying to the battle to the surfacB
swaiting opening.
Gibraltar. Reuters Bulletin Aervice.
frilish Wireless,
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