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The CAMPAIGN and
WHAT will Italy do,
We are informed that, the Royal Air Force intends to increase its strength In Alongkong. We had already guessed it; but there was no confirmation of an authorita- tive aort. However, Air Com- modore Smith, on an 'inspection { tour in the Far East, has relieved ask, both soldiers and STUDEBAKER our minds. He says we shall have civilians, Will the war
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now that the final arbiter of the Abyssinian problem is war? -
It is a question many
of
R.A.F. squadrons based here by be one of attrition or one 1936. He goes on to tell, why, I of spectacular successes is recognised elsewhere than luuchieved by the use of Hongkong that this is a commer-modern aircraft und clnl centro- whose possession by mechanised forces, Great Britain is of certain value, which the Italian Army We are aware that we are an im- portant part of the Empire. We is so proud, and on wonder, sometimes, whether Hong-which it has already kong fully appreciates that the fact proved it proposes to that she is British is of Home rely? Or, will the dour Importance to her. In any event, | fighting qualities of the here is an instance
where our Abyssinians ultimately nationality makes it possible for prevall oven over these the Royal Air Force to set up modern machines house-keeping in a permanent style
methods? among us. We shall welcome tliem; for we know what it is to be a naval base.
SERIOUS WORK
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The coming of the R.A.F. must have been anticipated. Not only are aircraft vital in the defence of such a Colony as this one, a true outpost of Empire, but they are necessary for the protection of British interests in times of ponce ¦
com-
plementary to the development
the world. Such services need
and
and
The Abyssinians have already begun to fight hard and stealthily. With great natural ob stacles of mountain, gorge and ravine to help. and an intimate know- ledge of the country, much depends on Italian strategy If Italy is to succeed.
and
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transporting troops, am- munition and water sup- plies, can form a series of strong posts capable of guarding the long lines of communication from Italian Somaliland.
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of the year, will be a dangerous foe, but given adequate fire power and mobility the dangor zone of bad climate in Ogaden Province should be pass- ed before the fever season begins.
Actually the attack through the South of the Danakil Plain into Aussa is the most dif- ficult as regards terrain, but the most valuable. Large, concentrations of Italian troops were made nt Assab and a great deal of road-making took place and light railways constructed before the "war" commenced.
-The hunt on the plains will be a great trial even for Southern European troops, the temperatures reaching Sgures as high
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any place in the world, if not higher, and the water problem is a big one to tackle. But if
Lord Napier of Magdain could move his troops successfully in 1868. and obtain water from dug wells pumped up by suction, modern appliances and safe- guards these days should enable the Italians to overcome this obstacle.
as well. We have wondered for a For some time past long time when aircraft would be the Italians have been used more extensively on coast
foot) studying the topography patrol work, on piracy prevention of Abyssinin in three and apprehension. Undoubtedly they can cover more territory in special regions on the less time than a destroyer, efficient Eritrean frontier as these latter craft may be, and three on the frontier of Italian, nature of holding and flank at- in patrols should be invaluable. Somaliland.
tacks, but of sufficient strength There is serious work for the Of the former the land of the to keep large bodies of Abys- R.A.F. here in this direction Barraka-Gash Valley at the sinian troops pinned down to alone. But the R.A.F. expan-extreme west shoulder of Erit- these areas. xion in Hongkong
For it will be difficult for the rea, leading down to Gondar UPHOLDING THE
and outflanking the region of Abyssinians to defend all six of civil air services which we may
attack, adequately. COVENANT be sure are a part of our future, Adowa of unhappy Italian bat- lines of
and an important part. As time the memories; the land over the Their chief forces are concen- The problem of transport is By adopting a
firm stand goes on we shall see more and Adowa Plain leading towards trated in the North at Gondar, the main difficulty for both against Italian pretensions, the to this port, bringing fast freight taken by the British Expedition of
bigger commercial aircraft coming Makale and Magdala, the route Adowa and Makale with lines sides, the Italians relying on communication between motor transport and mules, the League of Nations is taking the and passengers from all parts of against Abyssinia in 1868; and Addis Ababa and these places. Abyssinians 011 'mules only. strongest action since it was
the Danakil Plain in from Assal, These lines of communication Mechanised transport is the brought into being. Those mer-than that highly efficient
protection. What better guarantee also leading towards Magdala are far from good and easy, dividing line between success hers who have joined the lead splendidly proven
and the Aussa Province to the roads being as bad as possible and failure. R.A.F. fliers given by Britain are united in should be within hailing distance Djibouti Railway. These might exist at all, making the problem on their own terms to a con-
north side of the Addis Ababa- where indeed roads and trucks
The Italians have given battle defending a very vital principle future sky-lanes of the Far East. well
of the craft which will fly the
constitute three-fold of carrying supplies and food siderable force of the Abys -namely, that if the Covenant We look for steady, if not rapid simultaneous advance from for a quarter of a million of sinians and have won, so moral
troops extremely difficult. is not upheki now, it will become development in matters aeronauti- Eritrea.
influences might dictate worthless and the whole League long time coming.
cal in Hongkong. It has been a
The Abyssinian is a first- early peace. It is certain to the latter, from Italian class, if brutal, muteteer, and have been a shock to Abyssinian system will rapidly decline into
Somaliland, great cure has although he has no shells.
senses when the Italians impoterice. Italy's action in the
been taken to obtain as good to transport. his followers
carly avenged Adown on the present dispute is the greatest In view of the frequent sugges- maps us are possible of the area demand food to fight, while the scene of the former battle. menace with which the League tions which are put forward for west of the undemarcated fron- provision of ammunition, with has ever been faced. Britain has reducing hours of work as a means tiers of the Province of Ogaden, no modern transport for rifles and the occupation of Harar of adjusting the Inbour position covering the wells-all-import of different makes and calibres, and Diredawn in the South from the start shown that she during periods of large-scale un-ant-of Ual Ual, Wardair and add to the difficulties, is not prepared to abandon the employment, it is of interest to Gerlegubi and leading in a
South of the railway between of honour and terms of peace, night satisfy the Italian sense basic principles
note the opinion of a leading N.W. direction to Harar, the the capital and Djibouti the which seem difficult to arrange on which the British banking authority on the second most important town in Abyssinian forces League rests. This does not, of subject.
more now, might then be arranged This was recently ex- Abyssinia and the Home Pro- scattered
consequently with the help of other nations. course, imply that she would be pressed in the monthly review of vince of the Emperor, to weaker, and the Italians, mak- With this end in view the cam so-foolhardy as to conduct the out that while there are certain south side of the railway; the tanks, has already established a Barclay's Bank, it-being-pointed Diredawa, thus covering the ing good use of aeroplanes and
paign should be short, sharp and struggle single-handed. This, definite social benefits to be secured
decisive. after all, is not Britain's from reduced working hours, the valley of the Webbe Shibeli number of posts on the plains 338ESSSSSSSSSSESSEEbusiness alone; it is the business point is not so clear. It is con- connected with the new roads posts strong enough to ward offl position from the economic stand with its rail from Mogadishu between Gerlogubi and Harar. **SBEER of every member of the League. eeded that agreements for spread which the Italians have been attacks and prevent surprises. small nations not less than large, ing the available volume of work working on strenuously for some at captured Adown and inland' In urging the necessity of collec-over a larger number of workers months the Italians are the from Assab..
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acts dustrial inactivity have certain and the line of the Juba River ONCE. the Italians can com- mand both sides of the Samuel Hoare
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Addis-Ababa railway the cap- phasised this point, showing machine has brought to mankind. the greatest benefits the
Of these six lines of approach ture of Addis Ababa itself can that if the burden is to but if the arrangement. Is unduly into Abyssinia the chief thrusts be worked out at leisure.
Military have been in the Adown Plain
experts believe prolonged there are a number of be borne at all, it must be borne disadvantages which must not be and from Assab in Eritrea and that the advance to Harar by all. Thus, the action now ignored. The only real means of Lowards Harar and along the can be effected this week. envisaged is not Britain's action, finding employment for surplus Webbe Shibeli in Italian Somali- Acroplanes and tanks work-
The other two are in the ing
the France's action, but the labour in a declining trade is the land.
together,
former transfer of workers into the ex- League's action, Had the Leaguepanding industries and in this con- members shirked their duty, it is clear that there would have been an end to the Covenant and to the League itself. Were the League, by evasion or other wise, to give Italy a free hand in the present dispute, it might just as well have put up the shutters. It is pertinent at this juncture to re-emphasise a point frequently made by British spokesmen lately-that this is no quarrel specifically between Britain and Italy. But it is also clear that the lead which Britain has given is just what the mem- bers of the League have been waiting for. Britain has brought the League members down to French Government to come into realities, buck to first principles.lino with Britain in supporting There is the further point, at the Covenant, despite. France's which Sir Samuel Hoare hinted obvious reluctance to cut her- recently, that if the Covenant self adrift from Italy. The were to be treated on this occa-regarding the French attitude query which Britain has raised sion as a scrap of paper, the in the event of an unprovoked bridge uniting British policy to attack whilst upholding the the Continent would be broken Covenant, though related to the down. The implications of such general principles involved, is in a development have been fully reality a separate issue. At the realised by France, which, per- moment, the British and French haps more than any other viewpoints on this matter do not nation, is vitally interested in seem to be in full accord. But, the preservation of the system so far as tho Italo-Ethiopian of collective security. It is this dispute is concerned the domin concern for the upholding of the ant fact is that the two nations system which has caused the are in completo agreement.
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An Italian victory at Adowa
The Very Idea!
VERSE AND WORSE
Sing the Song Of Soothing Wives
Edited By Eddio
Now every year when summer dies, And the rustling leaves full brown, The voice of our womenfolk is
raised
On Peak and down in town. And it's "Winter fashions this, And winter fashions that, A winter cont and dresses, And, of course, a winter hat.”
And every year without a miss You'll hear a rendy cry,
As the bleating, wretched husbands Make their annual reply:
"There's
gaq, dear, light, dear, rent, dear,
Thuro's rates, the coal and coke; So how can you buy dresses, dear, When I'm completely broke?"
And every year unfallingly The housewives say no more, Except to murmur"" soothingly, "I'm sorry, dear, I'm sure. Yet every year unfalllugly (They're old hands at the game) It happens that they quietly buy Those dresses just the same.
A man, after having dined very well, was cutching the last bus home on a very wet evening.
"Fall up, sir," said the,conductor.. The prospective passenger fixed him with a glassy but indignant eye. "Is this information," he asked, "ar nl- legation?".
Notice in a church: "Worshippers who intend to put buttons in the collection are requested to give their own and not pull them off the has socks."
"I'd like to get A pair of silk stockings for my wife,"
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