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ABYSSINIANS CLAIM 7,000 INVADERS KILLED IN OGADEN AREA

Jack Oskie, the moon-faced comedian, dropped his comicz pose aboard the New York bound train from Hollywood for the very serious business of getting married 10 beauteous Venita Varden, above, a dancer. The couple are proceeding to Florida for their honeymoon.

TENSION EASED IN PALESTINE Armed Police Stationed

In Jerusalem

Jerusalem, To-day.

FUEHRER'S PEACE PLAN EXAMINED

FRENCH GOVERNMENT'S

QUESTIONNAIRE

STRAIGHT QUESTIONS DEMAND STRAIGHT ANSWERS

London, To-day.

The French Ambassador in London has com- municated with the Foreign Office concerning the forthcoming questionnaire to Germany seeking further elucidation of Herr Hitler's peace plan. The French want the following questions to be | asked:-

• (1) Does Germany accept the proposal to join the League? (2) Does Germany accept the statute of Danzig, the status

que in Meriel and the independence of Austria?

(3) Does the German declaration favour a western air pact and include willingness to negotiate an agreement on air limfta- tion?

(4) Does Germany, while willing to conclude non-aggression pacts with the countries on her eastern borders, also admit the right of those Powers and their neighbours to conclude mutual assistance pacts?

The tension from the communal KIDNAPPERS TO cated to Herr Hitler until the

clashes has lessened considerably, and armed police have been sta- tioned at the rates of Jerusalem in order to prevent further trou- ble. The Arabs held a proces- sion after their midday prayers streets of Jerusalem along the yesterday, but there was no de-

monstration and

the procession

(5) Does Germany reject the unilateral cancellation of en- gagements for the future?

There is no likelihood of the questionnaire being communi-

end of next week. It is prob- able that the negotiations will be conducted strictly through diplomatic channels. Reuter.

TWO CONCERTS BARRED

DIE

British Subject To

Be Executed.

San Francisco, To-day. The gallows prepared will

passed off quietly. Reuter's Bul-Perate to-day against two kid- Austrian Government's

letin Service.

nappers, despite British For- eign Office intervention. Alex- ander Mackay, a Glasgow man,

STATE OF ALARM and his companion named

IN SPAIN

Lifted For Presidential Elections

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Madrid, To-day.

Decision

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Munich, To-day. The Austrian Government has probibited

which two concerts Munich Philharmonic Or

Kristy were sentenced to death for the kidnapping of a warder during an attempt to break pri-the son where Mackay was lodged chestra, under the directorship of

for robbery.

the well-known conductor and. The British authorities ac-composer Siegmund von Hauses- tively interceded and contribut- ed to the cost of Mackay's de-ger, was scheduled to give in the fence, and as late as yesterday towns of Saltbury and Linz at the iend of April, although the pro-)

of Salbzurg |

In view of the forthcoming requested delay in the execu-vincial authorities poll for the presidential elec- tion to allow time for an appeal; tions next Sunday, the Cabinet but the Governor-General of and Upper Austria had raised no -the proposed per- Council decided yesterday to California replied that he con-objections to raise the state of alarm and the sidered the sentence

fair and formances."

No reason has yet been given press censorship, which beer decreed last February Mackay's counsel yesterday for the Austrian Government's de- throughout Spain as a result of regarded a reprieve as certain, cision-Trans-Ocean Service. the political disorders.

Ocean Service.

had just

Trans-and says he is thunderstruck at

NEW AIRSHIPS

PROPOSED

the refusal.

LAST-MINUTE RESPITE Later: AB hour before the execution was due the Governor. respited Mackay and Kristy. The action was taken in response to ‘a

Germany's Far-Sighted request from the British Govern-

Programme

strated by a fact which Captain Lehmann, commander of the Field

ment, backed by a telegram from

Mr. Cordell Hall, Secretary of State, urging auch a course if pos-

KID BERG LOSES TITLE

Fight Stopped In Ninth Round

Liverpool, Today.

Marshal von Hindenburg, reveal NEW AIRSHIP IN referee stopping the contest

Charred ruins are all that remain of the Centro Catolico Com- Obrero (Catholic labour centre), after rioting Spanish manists had Ered it last month. Churches and opposition ces- tres are a sabes after Communists ran wild, in celebration of the sweeping victory won by the Republican coalition in the recent elections. Note the young Beds with clenched fints uprained as they give the Communist salate.

SERIOUS ILLNESS OF

KING FUAD

SEVERAL PLANES

BROUGHT DOWN

MOTORISED UNITS ARE ROUTED

THREE-DAY BATTLE

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Rome, To-day. Marshal Badoglio's official communique No. 195 states that a detachmnt of Eritrean troops which had advanced from Dessie occupied the town of Warra Hailu without meeting with any resistance yesterday. The communique adds that the Italian advance also continues on the Somali front, where the towns of Goddade and Gabrehor in the valley of the Fafan River were occupied, and that the enemy positions along the line of defence between Sassabaneh and Dagahamodo were bombed by the Air Force.

Addis Ababa: Detailed accounts of the battle in Ogaden are given in an official communique issued here yesterday, which states that the Italian motorised detachments, together with Somali and Libyan troops and supported by air squadrons, launch- ed a severe attack on the Abyssinian positions near Damane, but were completely routed in a battle which began on April 14 and lasted three days. The victorious Abyssinian forces were com- manded by Dedjasmatch Makonen and Dedjasmatch Abbebe.

The communique asserts that the Italians left 7,000 dead and vast quantities of war materials on the battlefield, and that several aeroplanes were brought down. It is further stated that the Abyssinians pursued the retreating Italians for 25 miles, but finally withdrew to their original positions near Danane in the face of new Italian attacks Trans-Ocean ServICE.

Addis Ababa: The claim that the Italians lost thousands of]

PADGHAM WINS native troops during the Bat-

AGAIN

Condition Causes Some Anxiety Henry Cotton Beaten

Cairo, To-day.

The health of King Fuad, Egypt's first constitutional king, is causing grave anxiety. Seven doctors, are *tending him and issued a bulletin stating that the mouth trouble from which the king has been suffering has be- come infectious, On Thuradky evening he suffered from haemorrhage Renter.

NAZI PARTY IN GERMANY

Special Training For Future Leaders

NEW COLLEGES FORMED

- CHINA MAIL" SPECIAL.

By A Stroke

LACEY EQUALS RECORD AT RICKMANSWORTH

London, To-day.

tle of Ogaden on Wednesday is made in an official communique, which also claims that several

aeroplanes were brought down when flying low and firing at the Ethiopian troops with ma- chine-guns.

PRISONERS. ESCAPE Nairobi: Thirty-one Italian native troops interned in Kenya

There was a thrilling finish to escaped from an encampment the "Silver King" £1,000 golf and are reported to be making Efforts are tournament at Richmansworth for the frontier. yeserday, when the winner Alfred being made to recapture them. Padgham, of Sunbridge Park, whoRenter's Bulletin Service. won the first professional contest

ADVANCE CONTINUES

of the season-The News of the Gorahai: The Italians' are con- their advance 00 World competition-had rounds tinuing

southern front. It is of 74, 68, 66 and 72 for an aggre-the

that gate of 280, which gave him the reported prize money by one stroka.

盐 fast 22:0

bile column under General

The outstanding feature of the Verme has reached Daggahmodo tournament was the

comeback and another column under Gen-

staged, by Henry Cotton (Bel-eral Augustini is reported to be {gium), the former British 12 kilometres from Ganugadu, Berlin, To-day. ¡Open champion. who finished while the central column is mak- Chancellor Hitler, accompani-second with an aggregate of 281fing a spurt on ed by the Deputy Party leader, from rounds of 76, 68, 68 and 70,)Daggabbur--Beater. Herr Rudolf Hess, arrived yes-while Reginald Burton (Footon)

Sassabanch and

GERMAN GOVERNMENT'S

THANKS

For Rescue of German Minister At Caïro

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Beriša, To-day. On behalf of Chancellor Hitler and the Foreign Minister, Baron von Neurath, the Chief of the Protocol and Minister Plenipoten- diary, Herr von Bulow-Schwante, conveyed personally yesterday to the British Ambassador and Egyptian Minister in Berlin very hearty thanks for the measures taken by the British and Egyo- tian Governments, which result- -ed in the saving of the lives of the German Minister al „Cairo, Baron von Stábrer, and his com- panion---Trans-Oceas Service.

AMNESTY IN GERMANY

For Minor Political

Offences

EURPEAN LADY THREE CATEGORIES AFFECTED

MISSING

Berlin, To-day.

terday at Falkenburg in Pomer-a Ryder Cup player, was third ania to attend the inauguration with 282 from rounds of 69, 74, ceremony of the National-So-176 and 69. Jimmy Walsh, of Chester, won cialist leadership school of a Alfred Perry (Leatherhead), Friedrichshafen, To-day. Isible. Mackay and Kristy have the British lightweight boxing new type known as the "Ordens-the reigning British Open cham- The Zeppelin Co.'s far-sighted been respited for 30 days. Eeu-crown here last night when he burg," at nearby Croessinsee-pion, was fourth with rounds of

Wife Of Sergeant In

Chancellor Hitler yesterday signed a decree of amnesty for programme of construction is illu-ter.

beat Kid. Berg; the holder, in the The same day similar institu-72, 70, 78 and 68, while Arthur

Fusiliers

minor political offences. The {ninth- round of their bout, the tions were also inaugurated at Lacey, of Berkshire, was fifth

following three categories of as the castle of Vogesland in the with 65, 68, 75 and 76.

Mystery surrounds the dis-misdemeanours are affected by Berg, who had been floored five Eifel Mountains west of Cologne Lacey cracked up after leading appearance of Mrs. Bera Eliza- the amnesty: times, injured his ankle and was and at Sontifan in Bavaria.

at the end of the Third Round, beth Clark, wife of Sergeant (1) Those cases in which the junable to stand-Beuter,

(Continued on Page 12) his first round score of 65 equal-Clark, of the Royal Welch Fusi-offenders have been carried away ling the best round in a major liers, Shamshuipo, who is reby an excess of zeal in the strug- ported missing since Last gle for the National-Socialist Thursday, when she was last seen at about 10 am at her re ideal, an exception being made of cases involving wilful homicide sidence at No. 77, Jubilee Bald- and of those in which the offen- ing, second floor, Shamshuipo.

ed in a press interview published here, that the necessary funds for building the LZ 131 have already been found, although work has only recently been started on the airship LZ 130, which is expected to be ready for its maiden dight in the course of next year.-Trans- Ocean Service.

ANOTHER TITLE FOR PERRY

AMERICA

World's Largest To

Be Built

Akron, Ohio, To-day. The Goodyear Zeppelin Cor- poration, builders of the ill- fated Akron, propose to build Mr. Litchfield, President of the the largest dirigible in the world. Corporation, announced yester-

HINDU-MUSLIM CLASH golf toumament. Reuter.

AT POONA

BRITISH TROOPS CALLED OUT

* AGAINST 5:000 RIOTERS

BOWLS LEAGUE OPENING VERY DOUBTFUL

A native of Wales, Mrs. der was actasted by anworthy mo

¡tives; Clark is aged about 33 and can Following this morning's heavy be distinguished by an old scar

(2) Cases in which "political: (downpour, it is extremely doubt-) in a half circle on her chin. rumblers and gossips" are impli ful whether this afternoon's She is 5 ft. 4 ins. in cated;

has

dark hair

Prague, To-day. Fred Perry day that plans had been drawn Bombay, To-day. It is now confirmed that British troops senior and junior lawn bowls

(3) Minor offences not entailing height and the Wimbledon champion, added up for a dirigible 850, feet long, were called out at Poons in consequence of a pitched battle be- League programme will be held. Wher last seen she was dressed more than one month's imprison. another tennis title to his list 75 feet longer than the Field tween Hindus and Muslims arising from music played in front of

in blue, with a white bow intent. when he became champion of Marshal von Hindenburg, and a Hindu temple. Some 5,000 rioters were involved and over 40

WEATHER REPORT Czechoslovakia

after defeating 145 feet in diameter.

people were injured, including a police inspector who, with a force Penn In the finals yesterday. Per- It is proposed to use the new of 300 police, tried to break up the rioting. ry, with G. P. Hughes as his part-airship on a trans-Atlantic. ser- It is reported that the rioters set fire to four Mualim masques ner, also reached the final of the vice to supplement the service and six Hindu shrines and temples. A battalion of the Somerset doubles. - Reuter's Bulletin Ser-offered by the Hindenburg. Light Infantry is standing by in case of further disturbances.

Reuter's Bulletin Service.

vice.

Reuter.

front, and was wearing white The second category comprises shoes, but was stockingless. It offences against the law punish- Moderate south-easterly winds, is requested that any informa-ing malicious and insidious. at- cloudy, with occasional rain, is tion that may lead to the dis- tacks on the State or the National- the forecast for to-day, as is covery of Mrs. Clark should at Socialist Party and the illegal sued by the Royal Observatory once, be forwarded to the Police wearing of party uniform, public this morning.

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authorities.