HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, MAY 23, 1936.
ITALIAN EXPULSION OF BISHOP ARAB ATTACKS
OF HARRAR
Charges Of
Of Espionage And Smuggling
INDIGNATION AROUSED IN FRANCE
Paul Boncour Discloses Government's View
Hong Kong Daily Press" Speclai
Paris, May 22.
The expulsion by the Italian Supreme Command of the 80- year-old French missionary Bishop of Harrar, M. Jarossenu, who has lived in Abyssinia for over 50 years, has caused the utmost Indignation in the French press, which declared that no tangible evidence is forthcoming to substantiate the reasons given by the Italian Command for their action. It has been claimed that the Bishop had organised a system of explonage and smuggling of war material for the benefit of the Abyssinians,
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Addressing pressmen on Thursday regarding the action of the Italian Command, M. Paul Boncour, the Foreign Minister, stated that the view of the French Government was that the expulsion of Jarosseau, who has friends and admirers af over the world and who is exceedingly popular locally, was unacceptable.
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The "Excelsior". believes that the French Government has not yet made a declaration to Italy but had instead asked the French Am- bassador in Rome. M. "de Cham-1 brun to request further informa- ; tion. Should the result of this enquiry be negative then the French Government says the paper, will consider the matter from a different point of view,
M. Paul Boncour had a lengthy discussion of the affair on Thurs- day with the French Ambassador at the Vatican, M. "Charles Roux. who is at present in Paris.
The French press which un- animously declares the Italian
at
charges to be unfounded or least not proven, demands strong action on the Bishop's behalf. Fransocean New Sertree.
BRITAIN NOT PREPARED
Winston Churchill's Warning
AIR INVASION DANGER
Londer, May 21.
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CONDITIONS IN
* ETHIOPIA
No Troops Or Sign. Of Resistance
ITALIANS EXPRESS
CONFIDENCE
Addis Ababa. May 22. The Italian Third Army Corps which has been advancing south from Sokota has been sent back to Makale. indicating that the Italian do no require extru troops in the Addis Ababa area.
The Italians are confident over the general situation in the coun- try and it will only be a few months before the country is com- paratively safe,
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General Cona. Badoglio's assist- an. Chief of Staff gave. this, dication to Reuter but to reduce it to a proper state of order like Eritrea it will take longer. he said.. Aeroplanes have been scouring the western provinces and found troops. or sign. of any resistance. Askaris are also searching the country. for brigands.
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Ras Imru is st in Gojjam and is believed to be uncertain whe- ther 10 surrender ՈՒ continue
Mr Winston Church made an unusual and powerful contribution guerila warfare.--
debate in the Henter,
to the defence
House Commens to-night when he expressed che opinion that a serious organisational blunder had been made 'n linking the func- tions of the head of the Supply Board with the co-ordination of strategic thought.
For example, Eir Thomas Inskip. the new Defence Minister, would have to deal with problems like the retention of British commar.d of the Mediterranean in new, changed diplomatic conditions.
There was also the tremendous quest on of the military value of Russia, and whether Britain was endangered from air attack. not only by bombers but by the substantial landing of forces by air transports in a country where nobody was armed or trained The seizure of mportant polits by such landing parties was a post sibility not be overlooked.
Such things the Defence Minis- ter had to consider, asserted Mr Churchill,
At the same time the Minister was responsible for seeing 'that the country had.
enough cobalt chromimum, nickel and a hundred other vital matters.
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ROME CABINET TO MEET
Marshal Badoglio To Be Consulted
Rome, May 21. A meeting of the Italian Cabinet the Arst since the annexation of Ethiopla-has been summoned for May 30, just after the arrival of Marshal, "Pietro Badoglio, who is reported to be returning to Rome for a short holiday.
According to one report, Marshal Badogilo will be in Italy only a few days. It is an open secret that he has suffered from the strain of the campaign in Ethiopia.
Signor Benito Mussolini, doubt- lesa, wishes to consult with his marshal with regard to dispositions which should be taken to meer, the eventuality arising from a League Council decision to, continus sanc- tions against Italy, in which even', Italy's final break with Geneva would be seriously considered,
It is not believed here that there is any danger of war, as a Euro- pean conflict is the last thing that Italy desires.
Meanwhile, everything worse from a peace and safety heuter. viewpoint than a year ago. country would
The have to pass
through a long valley of unpro- tectedness and in that period, he warned, events in Europe right reach a climax.
Mr.
IRISH REPUBLICANS
ARRESTED
Dublin, May 21. Churchill advocated the Two mure leaders of the Irish establishment of a Ministry of Republican army, Maurice Toomey Munitions, with the assistance of
a dozen of the most active young businessmen of the country.— › Deuter
NO TRACE OF BONNER
Disappeared From Diredawa
London May 21. The Foreign Office has received report from Djibouti stating ihas the British Warrant Officer Bonner, who was attached to the British Red Cross Unit Ethiopia, has disappeared and no trace of him can be found in Diredawa,
The British Consul at Harrar. who was instructed to make .m- mediate inquiries when Bonner was allegedly arrested by the Italian authoritles, approached the Italian command recently, and re- ceived small satisfaction.
CONTINUE
Grave Situation In Palestine
TROOPS ACT AS POLICE
Jerusalem, May 22. The Cameron Highlanders have now taken over the duty of policing ali vulnerable points in the city. Reuter's Bulletin Services
HIGHLANDER WOUNDED
Jerusalem, May 21. "One or a party of Cameron High- landers was wounded in the arm by a rifle shot to-day when British troops patrolling the Jerusalem- Jaffa main highway were called upon to deal with a disturbance..
After the firing of, the shot which wounded their comrade, the Ca- merons rushed the hillside from which it came and scoured the country for a sign of the marks-
man.
He was first told that Bonner was a member of the armed forces of Ethiopia and had therefore been arrested.
But the next day the Italians A shors, time previously stated that Bonner had disappear-shots were fired at a Jewish omni- ed from Diredawa two nights pre-bas and two
vious.
No further information has &nce been received.
Bonner was allegedly bitten by a dog and was on his way to Aden for treatment against rabies when arrested, according to the earlier reports. It was said then that his detention "In the
drcumstances
might imperi his life- Reater's Bulletin Service
LONDON DOCK SCHEMES Keeping Pace With The Times
London, May 22. A great scheme for improvement and development of London's docks- estimated to cost, nearly £12,000.- 000 is announced by the Port of. Luuuon Authority. It is to be put in hand this year and carried out by stages in" as short a time as onancial considerations permit,
The programme has been drawn, up in view of the phenomenal in- crease that has taken place in the, trade of the port and potentiailles for sul further increase. It pro- vides for new docks and bridges, reconstruction of quays to accom- modate deeper draft vessels, many new warehouses and sheds, better roud access and electrification of quay equipment.
In 1909 when the Port of Lon- registered tonnage of vessels using don Authority was created, the net The port was 38.510.989 tons. Last year the shipping traffic reached a record of 60,537.315 net registered tons.
The total quantity of goods pass- ed through the port last year also created a record, being 40,888,825 tons.
wounded.-
ten
passengers were
ATTACKERS ESCAPE The Cameron Highlanders re- capturing the men who ared L turned from the hillside without them and the Jewish omnibus. The peice have sent out ambush patrols.
The shootings occurred in a nar- row, winding defile with overhang- ing hills. covered with trees.
A Jewish
telegraphic agency states the attack was made by Arab snipers. who opened tre on a crowded by and three private cars The occupants escaping, notified the military authorities, who despatched the Camerons in lorries. When the Camerons rea- ched the scene a sniper fred on them inflicting a deep. flesh wound on one of the party.--- Reuter.
REINFORCEMENTS
MOBILE POST OFFICES
Interesting, Schemes In Britain
WORLD PHONE IN
THE STREET
London. May 22. Interesting Post Office develop- ments which are shortly to be in- troduced
include the method whereby emergency telephone calls are to be assured of priority and instant response, the establish- ment of a postal enquiry bureaux
ITALIAN CONTROL OF RAILWAY
Management Placed In
Queer Situation
SANCTIONIST COUNTRY PRODUCTS BANNED
in large towns and the introduc- FRENCH GOODS ALSO AFFECTED
tion of mobile Post Omees.
The last mentioned are to be hauled by tractors and will attend
important open air functions such
ps exhibitions and sports meetings.
A coach would be equipped with teleprinter, the most modern in- atrument for transmission of tale- grams, which would be connected with the Telegraph Office by tem- porary cable.
The same method of temporary cable connection would make It possible to give telephone service and there would be two telephone klosks with access at the rear of the coach from which full tele- phone service with the world would be available..
In addition there would also be stamp vending mahines and letter box. and collections of letters and parcels would be made as from an ordinary Post Office.- British Wireless.
SILVER MARKET
London, May 22. London Silver prices to-day were down 1/16 for "Spot" and 1/8 for "Forward," as follow:- May 21
Spot...... Forward
Cairo, May 21. The Firs: Battallon of Seaforth | EPITETETUES Highlanders is going to Palestine tonight to reinforce the British troops there in consequence of the trave situation developing.- Neuter's Bulletin Service.
STRIKE INTENSIFIED
Jerusalem. May 21 The situation in Palestine is still very Committee has appealed to Arabs tense and ane Arab strike
to intensify the strike and the civil disobedience campaign.
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20-1/8
May 22
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FLAGS FOR THE CORONATION
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Bulk Of Orders Given To Japanese Firms
London, May 21. Flag makers in the country are The Committee has rejected the ders.. for flags in connection with complaining that the bulk of or- offer of a Royal Commission of in- the Coronation next year has been bances, as it is maintained aulry into the causes of the distur-given to Japanese "arms who are. such a step is incompatible with the demand for a stoppage of Jew ish immigration before the strike is ended.-
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Renter's Bulletin Service.
PALESTINE ARRESTS
Jerusalem, May 21. Eight hundred and fourteen Arabs and 33 Jews have been arrested There seems, therefore, good rea-
since April 19 in connection with son to suppose that when world the disturbances In "Palestine, nc- trade returns to a more
normal cording to official statisties publish-
still further.-- British Wireless.
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ANGLO-ITALIAN DISCUSSION
cutting prices so deeply that it
makers are meeting in London to- is impossible to compete. Flag
morrow to discuss the situation.- Reuter's Bulletin Service..
GRAF ZEPPELIN
("Hong Kong Dally Press" Speciali
Frankfurt, May 21. The airship "Graf Zeppelin" re
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("Hong Kong Dally Press" Special
Djibouti, May 22
Although the differences between the Italian authorities and the management of the French Djibouti-Addis Ababa railway about the charges for freight and transport are still nnsettled, six special trakis each conveying 140 tons of provisions and sup- plies for the Italian troops at Addis Ababa left here on Thursday. The cargo is said to consist exclusively of foodstuffs and materials brought from Massawa in the middle of the week by the steamer Somalia, flying the Italian flag.
The Italian authorities have not notified the French railway officials! that there are further food supplies on their way to Djibouti to be re- forwarded to Addis Ababa by rail. A settlement is hoped for before the fresh arrivals.
The railway management finds themselves in an excessively de
cate position because on the one' hand they are, forbidden by sanc- tions to transport freight, while on the other hand they are unable to resist the Italians who virtually have the railway in, their power.
Over and above this the Italians have forbidden the importation into Abyssinia of all goods of the sanctionist countries
which. France is one, so that the Djibouti rallway cannot forward even French goods.
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Djibouti itself la, for the time being, just a transit port for Italian cargo, especially as all export from Abyssinia has ceased.
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STUDENTS WED
IN PRISON
Dramatic Sequel To Murder Trial
SEPARATION AFTER CEREMONY
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("Hong Kong Daily Press" Special)
Warsaw, May 22 The assassination of the Polish Minister of the Interior, Peleracki which occurred over
year ago and in
connection with which after a long delay several con- spirators were convicted, has just had a most unusual and in some ways a dramatic sequel. A Ukranian student,
to
ANGLO-ITALIAN DISCUSSION
Legation Guard In Addis Ababa
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London. May 22. It 13 understood
that the strength" of the Guard at the British Legation in Addis Ababa. was discussed at an interview yesterday between the Italian the Permanent Under Secretary at Ambassador. Signor Grandi, and
the Foreign Office, Sir Robert Pansittart.
As, already stated the question arises on indications received that Italy would welcome. withdrawal of the company of the 5th Bat- talion 14th Punjab Regiment which was sent in the "tumn to reinforce the regular Legation Guard of some 20 Sikh soldiers.
No decision has been taken to change the present strength of the Legation Guard. The matter 13 stul under consideration in London.
It is understood that the French Govemment also still has under
the question
consideration
of
strength of its troops at Dredawa and that no
decision has yet
been taken. British Wireless,
PRIME MINISTER
FETED
UNITY URGED IN GOVERNMENT
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London, May 22. The Prime Minister, Mr. Stanley Baldwin who was entertained last night by 130 Conservative private Members of Parliament reviewed. the political situation and em- phasised the necessity for main- Nicola.taining the national characteristics state. London's trade i expanded in the press. Two Arabs were turned here on Thursday evening Bebed, was sentenced to death for
of the present Government. arrested on Wednesday on auspic- from
No report this year's second trip to belag connected with the crime.
of the speech lon of being concerned in the South America. The dirigible will but was reprieved at the general issued, but the newspapers state murder of a Jew in the recent
that in dealing with internal affairs proceed on Friday morning to amnesty last Christmas, his sen- shooting affray in
he expressed the view that the ex- the Edison Freidrichshafen for overhauling-cence being commuted
penal Cinema. Wednesday was further
Transocean News Service.
servitude for lite, whe
ample set in the last generation in а gile distinguished by being the first day
student. Darja Hatkiwska, alo
the association between Liberal for weeks in which no bloodshed
implicated in the murder
Unionists and Conservatives was was reported, State Emergency
sentenced to 15 years penal ser- likely to be, and he hoped in pre- has now been extended to all rail
vitude. Both were incarcerated sent circumstances would be, re way stations as well as railway
in the same gaol at
Warsaw, peated, tracks and a zone of 50 yards each
where they fell in love, and al- Only brief reference was made side.---
though they have no apparent to the European situation in the prospect of ever living in matri- course of which Mr. Baldwin said monial relationship, they have he hoped there would soon be signs persuaded the prison authorities of real improvement. The dim- to permit them to marry.
culties of democracy in dealing The wedding took place in gaol with dictatorships were always con- and was performed by a Greek siderable, but the greatest safe- Catholic priest who had made a guard of peace In Europe and the special voyage to. Warsaw for the world was a strong Britain,-- purpose. The only witnesses were British Wireless. the prison officials.
Signor Grandi Visits Foreign Office
London, May 21.
DESTROYER AT JAFFA
It is believed a general discus-Transocean News Service. sion of the Ethiopian situation oc- curred to-day when the Italian Ambassador, Signor Dipo Grandi, saw Sir Robert Vansittart, Perman- ent Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, at the Foreign Office. They met during the after- noon,
Although no definite information
Jerusalem, May 21. The British Destroyer "Beagle" arrived at Jaffa where the alt- nation has grown tense, as the Arab dockworkers demand the
closing of the emergency harbour of Televiv, which was par up for the convenience of the Jewish mer- chants.
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Telephone communication be- tween Jaffa and Jerusalem has been Interrupted. The inhabitanta the Arab village near Acre have been collectively fined £200 for having set fire to a cornfield and fired a shot at a passing motorcar. transactan News Service.
to available as to the precise lines EMPIRE AIR DAY CELEBRATION
of their conversations, It is assumed that Signor Grandi reiterated that Italy had no aggressive designs up- on British interests anywhere.
The British Government is un- derstood to be at present opposed to the withdrawal of the Sikh Com- pany from Addis Ababa as it is too early to say whether all danger of disorder has passed.
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PILOTS JOINING THE ROYAL AIR FORCE FROM ALL OVER THE EMPIRE
London, May 22. To-morrow is Empire Air Day and in celebration of the oc- casion some 45 Royal Air Force stations and 50 civil aerodromes will be at home to the public. Lord Swinton, Air Minister hopes to make as wide a flying tour as possible among these stations,
Referring yesterday in a speech, serve and something like 8,500 air- to protect her interests in the Addis at the Royal Aero Club to the good men Ababa-Djibouti
Consultations have occurred with France, and the French Govern- ment is expected to decide to re- tain 150 French troops at Diredawa,
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Half an hour after the ceremony DRASTIC TARIFF
the young couple were allowed to see each other and converse in the presence of witnesses, After this short respite the couple were separated and sent to different gaols without any definite pros- pect of ever seeing each other again.... Transocean News Service.
BUENOS AIRES ROCKED
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rällway, which progress made in, recruiting for the Pilots, he added, were joining the
Buenos Aires, May 22. have already suffered considerably Air Force, Lord Swinton said that Air Force from all over the Em- An earthquake shock rocked the as a result of the Italian invasion last year they took in more pilots pire. From Australia, for instance, city last night, but no casualties of Ethiopia-
and men than he had originally they were taking pilots seconded are reported. ifquter..
from their own service, and also, asked for in July over 1,220 ser through Medical and Selection affected other parts of the coun- It is not known if the earthquake vice pilots and 250 reserve, about Boards in Australia, young men for try 14,000 airmen and some, 1,200 re-short service commissions. They enlisted airinen. This year they were hoping that such boards would reported in the
The centre of the earthquake was'
providce would want an entry of 1,000 re- be established in Canada as well.— | Córdova gular pilots and about 800 for re- British Wireless.
Heuter'i Bulletin Service.
and Attorney Libane were arrested have been preferred against them. here on Thursday morning, A total. It is, however, understood that they of 50 Trish republicans are now be- will be tried, by military court.
ing held in custody, but no charges Transocean News Service.
INCREASES AUSTRALIA'S NEW TRADE POLICY
Canberra, May 22. Drastic tariff increases and licensing system on a wide range of foreign goods are features or the new trade policy announced by Mr. Gullett in the House of Representatives,
The policy will affect mainly 'the United States and Japan, and is designed to divert over £2,000,000 worth of Australia's import trade from *indifferent customers to British and other customers of Australian goods.”
Specific duties will be substitut ofed for ad valorem on foreign cot-. ton and artificial silk goods Reuter