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MURDER AND ARSON RAMPANT DURING THE

Baron Aloisi, above, the Italian

eil, received a decided rebuff from

Council table of M. Wolde Mariam.

DISPUTE SHELVED

UNTIL JUNE

PROLONGATION OF

SANCTIONS

REBUFF FOR BARON ALOISI

"CHINA MAIL" SPECIAL

:

Geneva, To-day.

The decision of the League of Nations Coun- representative at the League Council yesterday afternoon, to leave the Italo-Abys- that body when, in spite of hin iesinian conflict on the agenda is interpreted by protest against the presence at the British circles to mean that there is still an Abys- sinian Government and Abyssinian sovereignty, From the conversations Mr. Eden had with repre- sentatives of those Powers the impression is current that the Powers whose voice counts most

the Ethiopian representative. the and to postpone further discussion of the Italo-Ethiopian dispute until

Council decided to hear M. Mariam

June 15.

NEW VEHICULAR -

FERRY LAUNCHED BY HIS EXCELLENCY

Valuable Addition To Efficient Fleet

MR. DODWELL STRIKES NOTE OF HOPE AND COURAGE

The fourth double-ended vehicular and passenger Ferry built to the order of the Hong Kong and Yaumati Ferry Com- pany, the "Man Gok." was suc- cessfully launched this morning]

Nazi demands for a vote in the recent Rhineland plebiscite brought this

and, in token of Nazi approval, he received a bouquet of flowers.

SACK OF HARRAR

UNRESTRAINED LOOTING

STREETS LITTERED WITH DEAD BODIES

BRITISH CONSULATE DEFENDED AGAINST MOB

Addis Ababa, To-day." Details of the sacking of Harrar show that the city was reduced to a smouldering ash-heap by demoralised remnants of the Abyssinian southern army and peasants in five days, glorious

100-year-old patrist to the pols to cast his ballot for Reichsfuehrer Hitler looting.

First the stragglers of Ras Nasibu's army be- ITALIAN CELEBRATIONS more violent pillaging. Later arrivals fought gan looting food and alcohol. The latter led to the first-comers for loot, murder and arson being

in the Council still favour the continuation of TOO MUCH FOR NEGUS

DENIED ABDICATION RUMOURS

sanctions.

"CHINA MAIL" SPECIAL

rampant.

KANDO KUTAMAN

The Emperor's Governor, Tesamme, with a small garrison, put up a gallant fight vainly. Indians bravely defended a branch of Mohamed Ali's store, but under pressure of bandits armed with machine-guns had to withdraw to the British Consulate.

The store was looted and]

Jerusalem, To-day. The Negus, who is staying in the hotel King David for the burned down, and similarly the

In the course of yesterday morning and the early part of the afternoon, the Powers interested in the Abyssinian question held private conversations, in order to ascertain what course would be taken when the Council meeting opened. Thus M. Paul-Boncour | had talks with Mr. Eden and Baron Aloisi, while Baron Alçisi had the opportunity to discuss the situation with M. Litvinoff.

It was agreed that an adjournment of the public Council time being, has suffered from a nervous collapse, the British High rest of the town, exept the BRITISH RED CROSS ASKED TO meeting till the middle of June would tacitly mean a prolongation Commissioner putting his own physician at His Majesty's dis-well-guarded British Consulate, of sanctions till that period. The Abyssinian delegate, M. Wolde posal. Mariam, announced that as the result of a telephone conversation with the Negus in Jerusalem, the Negus had intimated a wish to make a declaration before the Council

SOVIET AND JAPAN

at Kowloon Docks by His Ex-Fishing Convention

cellency the Governor, Sir An-

drew Caldecott. who was at-

tended by Capt. W. J. R. Cragg.

Negotiations

The League Council met punctually at 5 p.m. for a secret session: About 10 minutes later Baron Aloisi left, having protested against the presence of M. Wolde Mariam at the table. in the following words:

"Italy cannot permit the pre- sence of a so-called representative jof Abyssinia, because in actuál

A.D.C. in the presence of a TEMPORARY AGREEMENT TO fact nothing in the nature of a

large and distinguished gather- ing including Mr. E. Cock. M.B.E., Chief Manager

of

MRS. MOLLISON'S FLIGHT

Mpika, N. Rhodesia, to-day.

Mrs. Amy Mollison arrived yes terday afternoon and continued

BE SIGNED

Governmental organisation. any longer exists in Abyssinia. The Moscow, -To-day. only sovereignity existing în Abys- Pointing out that a short time sinia is that of Italy.

Thus any remained until the expiration of discussion about the Italo-Abys-

EGYPTIAN COUNCIL OF REGENCY

Cairo, to-day~~Tat Count of Regency have elected 'Prince Makamed Ali, Heir Presumptive to the throne; as their President.

Beuter's Bulletin Service.

VERY LITTLE RAIN ONLY 0.37 INCHES

RECORDED

which was crowded with re-

The cause of his illness was fugees, and the Scandinavian la demonstration of Italians in Hospital, outside the walls. The front of his windows. The Ita-streets of the town are littered lan colony celebrated on Sun with bodies, and thousands of day the proclamation of the an-Britons, Arabe and Indians, are nexation of Ethiopia and the homelessBeater. King of Italy as Emperor of Abyssinia. After listening to the Duce's wireless speech in the presence of the Italian Consul-General, a

large group

League Council Meeting

London: During the meeting of of Italians marched through the League Council at its 92nd the streets singing patriotic session at Geneva -last evening songs.

|the British delegate, Mr. Anthony When they reached the windows Eden, President, decided to main- of the Negus, the crowd halted tain, against the protest of the and shouted "Long Eve the Duce." Italian member, Baron Alois

cheering loudly the new Emperor Item No. 18' of its agenda, relat-

been

of Abyssinia. This continued till; ing to the Italo-Ethiopian dispute the term of the present Soviet- sinian conflict would be purpose- Although the steady drizzle the lights were extinguished in The decision was unanimous-the Japanese fishing convention, dueless. I therefore feel obliged to that has been falling through-

the Negus's apartments. The vote of Italy as a party to the on May 27, the Japanese Govern-dispense with participating there out the morning will bring us self had also dispute not being counted." ment proposed to the Soviet at" Government the signing of a tem-j porary agreement about the pro- longation of the validity of the December the Docks. Mr. Lau present, convention to Tak-po. Managing Director of 31, 1936, in order to continue and the Ferry Company, and the complete the negotiations about

of

her fight at dawn-Reuter.

Other cables on Abyssinia will

be found on pages 6, 9 and 12.

SIGNIFICANT ACTION

with it a wholesale cancellation listening to Signor Mussolini's of sports fixtures for to-day, it speech, but asked his secretary to has not brought much replenturn off the receiver in the middle ishment to the reservoirs, the of the speech rainfall for the 24 hours ended

at 12.30 p.m. to-day being butį The Abyssinian was thereupon|0.37 inches.

Hon. Mr. Stanley H. Dodwell, a new Convention proceeding at asked to take a seat at the Coun- The total rainfall since Jan- Director of the Dock Company.present.

cil table, thus signifying that the uary 1, 1936, is 9.50 inches, as Although the weather prior The Soviet accepted the pro League still believes that there is against an average of 14.44 to the launching was not all posals and on May 9, M. Kozlovan Abyssinian Sovereign Govern-inches. that could be desired, the clerk sky, the chief of the Eastern De-ment and still considers the coun-

of the weather stopped the rain, partment of the Foreiga Com-try a member of the League.

WEATHER REPORT

the

by sheer coincidence. long missariat, agreed with the Coun- The Spanish and Danish Dele-p enough for His Excellency to sellor of the Japanese Embassy gates then moved that the ques- Pressure is highest over name the vessel and to release with regard to the contents of the tion of the Italo-Abyssinian con- Pacific to the East of Japan and the new ferry boat by cutting temporary agreement, to be sign-fict be left on the agenda of the is relatively low over Indo-China. rope with a silver mounted ed if necessary on the eve of the present session. This was voted A depression is indicated to the ате. In performing this cere expiration of the present conven- in the affirmative, and Baron West of Shanghai.. South-easterly! mony His Excellency said. "Ition.-Reuter.

Aloisi resumed his seat at the or name this vessel the "Mar

Council table.

Gok" and wish it every success NEW STATUS OF

in the future."

DETAILS OF FERKT

The "Man Gok," which 13

slightly smaller than the others,

MANCHUKUO

has dimensions of 128 ft. by 36 Far-Reaching Decision

ft. with a depth of 12 ft. 6|

inches, and will carry vehicles

in the centre of the main deck,

with third-class passengers at

By Japan

Haining, To-day. Far-reaching changes in the re-

the sides and first-class paslations between Japan and Man- sengers on the shade deck. Generally, the design of the chukuo are forecast in the new

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ily

States.

variable winds, light to moderate; cloudy, with thunder The Council thereupon began showers, is the forecast for to-day discussing minor questions. as issued by the Royal Observa-

(Continued on Page 91 tory this morning.

Berlin Reaction To The

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TOKYO REVOLT SEQUEL

Why Didn't Okada Commit Harakiri?

LEAVE ADDIS ABABA BOL

Addis Ababa,To-day....~.

The representative of the Italian Fügh Command ́has ank- ed the British Red Cross to leave. Addis Ababa. Dr. Impey, Chief of the British Red Cross unit, with_hir_staff;"har beer-given a fortnight to prepare for depar ture. The Italians will take over the patients now being cared for by the British Red Cross-Ben

tes.

ABANDONMENT

OF US. LEGATION

Cordell Hull Replies To Criticism

Afterwards Baron. Aloisi, se-NEUTRALITY ACT STOOD IN companied by other members of WAY OF MILITARY SUPPORT the Italian delegation, walked out

of the Council chamber as a de- monstration of disapproval.

Washington, To-day,

The Spanish and Danish mem- The Secretary of State, Mr. Cor- bers spoke in opposition to Baron dell Hall, replying to criticism of Aloisi's proposal to exclude the the press and Congress regarding Italo-Ethiopian dispute from the situation whereby the mem the agenda.

The Ethiopian re-bers of the staff of the United presentative also spoke

States Legation in Addis Ababa Geneva press telegrams state were forced to take refuge in the that the Italo-Ethiopian ques- British Legation, issued a state-

the effect that the des

MOVER OF MOTION EXPELLEDtion will very probably come up ment to

FROM DIET

Tokyo, To-day. The Diet was thrown into a state of confusion yesterday when a motion was submitted

to-day at the public session in the patch of a US. warship and troops Form of a motion adjourning any to Ethiopia had been considered new decision until the resumed by the U.S. Government, but re- meeting of the Council some timefected, as it would have subjected between June 15 and 20."

the Government to the charge ad flagrantly violating the Neutrality Mr. Eden spent an exceedingly been met by a vigorous protest Act and would undoubtedly have

EDEN'S BUSY DAY

asking why the former Pre-busy day before presiding at the from the American people.—Rea-

mier, Admiral Okada, did not commit "harakiri" after the army revolt in February.

The mover, Mr. Mayeda, an Independent member, dechred that Admiral Okada should

Council meeting last evening. His ter. visitors yesterday morning were

M Pani-Boncour (France),

Colonel Beck (Poland), Van. HUGE BLAZE IN

Zeeland (Belgium) and Senhor Monteiro and Senhor de Vascon- callos (Portugal). He lunched with the delegates of seven smal-

British Memorandum have accepted responsibility ler States and in the afternoon he

The purpose of -armaments.

Lo

{annual dinner of the Association.

for the revolt. He refused to withdraw the motion and was ·

expelled from the Diet.- Reuter.

saw Senor Rivas Vicona (Chile).{ M. Van Zeeland was his host at dinner last night.

EMPEROE'S APPEAL

AMSTERDAM

Chemical Factory Destroyed

Amsterdam, To-day.

The largest stearine candle and factory in Holland

Geneva messages report that chemical

The

the Emperor of Ethiopia has ad-situated at Gonda, has been com dressed a note to the League of pletely destroyed by fire. Nations from Jerúsalem, appeal-¡damage is estimated at hundreds

www.

Berlin, to-day-The impression (said to have implied that British: to the treaty coming into operation on is growing "Man Gok" is similar

that the British bankers have given credits existing ferries, with the ex-nly 1, under which Japan formal-memorandum is not unreservedly Germany which were used for the

recognises Manchukuo a welcomed by Herr Hitler. ception that no second-class passengers will be carried, and worthy to be treated as an equal senti-oficial Diplomatische KOTTE- Mr. Pease, speaking at the that the space for vehicles has in terms of the world's civilised spondent complains that the Japan will therefore re-memorandum does not take, auf- nounce all extra-territorial rights ficient account of the dangers of stressed the importance of peace STOP PRESS at to the states hembers of thousands of florins-Reuter. and special privileges in Mathe Franco-Soviet alliance.

not only from the political bu BRITAIN'S TERRITORIAL ARMY|chukuo, including the right of the

also from the enanomic viewpoint, RECRUTTING

Japanese to be tried in their own London: "I am in a position to jand dwelt on the need for -

jay that

no such credits have proving International trade, in London, To-day. During April| There is much speculation: on been given by any of the clearing which connection be suggested Mr. Beaumont that experts and practical men of 5,610 recruits were taken on the the effect of the ruling on other banks, declared strength of the Territorial Army, Powers at present protected by Pease, Fresident of the British a few of the principal countries compared with 3,725 in March and treaties with China, which Man-Bankers Association, last night, should meet to discuss how the 3,096 in April 1995-British Wire-chukuo in 1932 promised to res-in reference to the recent que present conditions could be im

pect. Reuter. less Service.

Ittons in the Commons, which are proved-Renter.

Courts.

Pete Sarron, of Alabama, outpointed Freddie Miller, of Cincinnati, to win the world's featherweight box- ing title after a furious 15- round bout at Washington.

Beuter.

NEW GERMAN MINISTER TO OSLO

pursue their efforts to ensure re- spect for the Covenant and to de- cide not to recognise territorial extensions of the exercise of alleged sovereignty resulting from Berlin, To-day-The former the fllegal recourse to armed Lord Mayor of Berlin, Dr. force and violation of interna-Sahm, has been appointed by national obligations. British the Fuehrer German Minister Wireless Service.

to Oslo.--Trans-Ocean Service.