1935-09-10 — Page 9

ITALIAN CONSULATES

IN ABYSSINIA

Withdrawal Considered An Ill Omen

Special to "Hong Kong Daily Press") Bg" Telegraph. Copyright, Tets-graphic Manages Ordinance, Received, September 9, 4.80 p.)

Addis Ababa, September 9.

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The Italian Government's decision to withdraw the consu lates from all the outlying places is considered an II omen by the European residents of the capital, particularly in view of the fact that preparations for the closure of the Italian legation here is likewise being continued. The Emperor of Abyssinia guaranteed safe conduct to the Italian consuls and forbade all anti-Italian demonstrations.

The news of the closure of the Italian consulates in some respects is not unwelcome in official quarters here which opine that the majority of the consulates, which are all equipped with radio stations, mainly serve the purposes of espionage.

The Italian consuls who left. Addis Ababa in the course of last week Included the Consni at Rebramarco, Count Falconi who has practically recovered from the shot wounds sustained in the recent hunting acciderit.

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As regards reports of the moobilisation of the Abyssinian Army, official quarters point out that the Abyssinian Army knows of no measures of special mobilisation so that the reports are untrue for this reason aloue. At the same time, however, it is stressed that armed forces are being mobilised throughout the country. The outbreak of war will be announced by smoke fire signals and only then, it is declared, the mobilisation of the entire nailon as in European countries will take place-- Transcean Kho Nhà

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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1935.

Dr. Edouard Benes, who was elected President of the League Assembly now In session at Geneva, is optimistic of a peaceful settlement in the Italo-Abyssinian dispute.

CONCESSION IN ABYSSINIA

Claim By French Interests

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Daily Press. (B) Telegraph, Copyright, Tuse aranse Messages Ordinance, 1824 Received, September 9, 7-80 p.m.) The publication of threz Na "fore the settlement of the Italo-

Paris, Sept. S. tionalist newspapers have been i Ethiopian dispute was discussed.

New revelations concerning the forbidden by the Ministry of the were received sceptically here,

Ethiopian Emperor's alleged tran Interior until further notice, owing No official suggestion of this na-sactions with foreign capitalists the anti-Italian attitude adopted ture has been heard and such anxious to exploit the riches of by these papers.

conference appears to be impossible Abyssinian soil have been. made when a Committee of the League in the "Journal do Roubaix by of Nations Council is already deal an Industrialist named Hayard, Ing with the problem.

who gives detalls of an agreement said to have been concluded in 1919 between a French Company and the present Enperar, who was then the Regent of Abyssinia and known as Ras Tafari

The editors and business manag ers of these papers, including the former Governor of the province of Harrar who held that post at the time of the Wai Wal incident, have been arrested.

Including these papers now for bidden, one half of the press of the country has ceased publica- tion.-

Transocean Kuo Min.

PRESS FEAR

Paris, Sept. 9.

In a critical survey on the pre- sent position of the Geneva ne gotiations in the Ttalo-Abyssinian conflict. "Petite Journal" expres ses fear that an unpleasant situa- tion may arise when the plenary session of the League, whose mem- bers the paper says "are

not completely conscious of their re sponsibility as members of the League Council." discuss the con- flict.

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Such a development the paper points out, is not at all improbable since the numerous delegations during the past few days have been sounding the representatives the smaller nations.

Moreover, it is recalled that the Faris tri-power conference falled to reach any solution, although the terms which were then offered to Signor Mussolini' were corisidered generous and as far as Ethiopia could be expected to go.

These terms Signor Mussolini shortly re- fused.

RESUME WORK

The Committee of Five, compris ing the spokesmen of the British. French, Spanish, Polish and Turkish Governments, will resume work to-morrow in a somewhat

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ITALO-GERMAN FRIENDSHIP

Cordial Exchange Of, Greetings

Berlin, Sept. 8.

new

A new Italian bid for German friendship is the interpretation which diplomatic circles put upon the unexpectedly early presenta- tion of credentials by the Italian Ambassador, Signor At- tolico, to Chancellor Hitler, yester- day. The announcement of this move was kept secret until late last night.

Signor Attolico was to have pre- hence, but the date was advanced sented his credentials three weeks

at the Italian Government's re- quest.

The new Ambassador was re- ceived by Herr Hitler and by Baron von Neurath, the Foreign Minister, with the usual military formalities. He is the first, Ambassador to pre- sent his credentials to the German Chancellor on a Sunday.

a warm

Signor Attolico. In speech, stressed the advantages of good friendship and voluntary, co- operation between the two coun- tries. He laid stress, too, upon "the extraordinary significance peace and balance of strength among nations we now have," re- ferring to Italo-German friend- ship.

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He added: "We may acquire this to a still higher degree."

In reply, Chancellor Hitler, re- ferred to the common ideals of Fascists and National-Socialists Reuter.

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GUEST OF HITLER

Sir Samuel Hoare, the British Foreign "Secretary, will speak at the Assembly and is ex- pected to deal with the wider aspects of the dispute.

SENATOR HUEY LONG

WOUNDED

Assailant Shot Down By Bodyguard

Baton Rouge, Sept. 9. Senator Huey Long, the Louisiana "Dictator," was shot and wounded

to-day in the State Parliament House by an unidentified man, who was killed.

As soon as the nets of the shoot- ing spread excited crowds gathered around the Parliament buildings.

GUNMEN ESCAPE Long's mouth as he

WITH LOOT

Daring Incident In Shanghai

Shanghai, Sept. 9. An armed guard was killed and two postal workers 'seriously in- jured, being later sent to 'hospital, wherr a gang of Chinese gunmen daringly tried to loot a truck which had just entered the com pound of the General Post Office here this morning, with collections from branch offices totaling $91.-

000.

The desperadoes opened fire when resistance was offered, and fled. So far, only one suspect has teen arrested. -

Berlin. September 9. Senor Attolico to-day proceeded to Nuremburg to attend the Nazi congress as Chancellor Hitler's guest. He will be the only Am-bers actually got away with $91,000 It transpired later that the rob- bassador of the major powers at a cash and stamps. the congresSS

apart froma Polish representatives- Heuter.

According to Hayard the agree- ment in question had been drawn up in the presence of the French Minister in Addis Ababa for a period of 75 years, after prelimin-

shown the Abyssinian soli ary investigations by exports had to be rich in gold, platinum, nickel and diamonds-but relatively poor off.

The 'company thereupon started work immediately but was compelled to cease operations after crisis. some years owing to the world

Spot Until the cessation of operations Forward

in

the

SILVER MARKET

(From Our Own Correspondent).

London, Sept. 9. London silver prices to-day were down 1/16 as follow:-

Sept. 7 29-1/4

29-1/4

The man who was killed was a coolie and two guards were ser- lously wounded.

The coolie was being escorted by the guards to take the bag con- taining the money to the truck for transportation to the bank when they were surrounded by tour robbers who seized the precious cargo and fled.

The robbers covered their res treat by aring and they hastily got away in a motor car. Sept. 9 Reuter. 29-3/16

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more difficult atmosphere than last week's, for while the Committee will meet privately there is likely to be much public discussion of the Italo-Ethiopian dispute in the League of Nations Assembly, open-Abyssinian Government regularly

in 1924, so Hayard asserts, the London on New York cross-rate. ing the same day.

at closing to-day was 4.9281 com- due to it mder the terms of the Saturday. received payment of all moneypared with "4.9275 at closing on agreement so that the latter is still valid in the opinion of French lawyers and the company is de- termined to assert its claims.

This intention says Hayard, has GOOD OMEN FOR

It is generally hoped that no- thing will be said at this session of the Assembly which will throw fresh obstacles in the way of the Committee. For

Theoretically it is possible for the Assembly, to formally seize the dispute and take it into its own been recently communicated both hands. but this course would not

t3 Premier Laval and Signor Mus- appear likely under the circum-Transocean Kuo Min.

solini. Beuter.

BRITISH DELEGATE

The existence of the Committer of Five the paper points out, may prove extremely useful since it will permit the restriction of the debate of the plenary session to subjects on the agenda, by refer ence to the fact that the Com- mittee of Five are still at work- Transocean Kuo Min,

OIL MAGNATE DEAD

Los Angeles, Sept. 9.

London, Sept. 8. Sir Samuel Hoare, the Foreign Secretary, Acw to Paris this after- ASSEMBLY OPENS

non en route to Geneva for the Geneva, Sept. 9. opening of the League Assembly. The death has occurred of the Baron Alois and Sir Samuel to-morrow

oll magnate, Mr. Edward Dolleny.. Hoare were among the earliest ar-

1 am dooking forward to work- Reuter, rivals at the League Assembly Ing with M. Laval, the French which opened at 10.50 a.m!

Prime Minister, and shall do what can for peace," said Sir Samuel. He arrived in Geneva at 4:30 p.m. Sir Samuel Hoare has brought s message assuring. Mr.

PLAN OF CAMPAIGN Anthony Eden, the British

It is nown that there are 50,000 Minister for Ethiopian troops, reportedly well- League Affairs, that Mr. Stanley Baldwin, the Prime Minister, and the Cabinet, are fully supporting the line he has taken in the Italo- Ethiopian dispute. Reuter.

The Council chairman, MI Guínazu, temporarily assuming the chair, reviewed the work of the League, making very brief reference to the Abyssinian dispute.

SIR SAMUEL TO SPEAK Sir Samuel Hoare will speak at the Assembly and is expected to deal with the Abyssinian dispute, but it is not expected there will be much public discussion of problems while the Committee of Five is striving to evolve a formula satisfactory to Signor Mussolini.

the wider aspects of

The Assembly's first business is to elect a president for which Mr. de Valera and Dr. Benes are can- didates. It is expected that Dr. Benes will be elected.

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AGE-OLD GRUDGE

tactics as their lines of communi- cation gradually lengthen.

armed, near Gondar

south is expected to consist of a

The plan

of campaign in the slow and cautious advance on the

MANCHUKUO

Emperor Reviews Flotilla

Harbin, September 9. Emperor Kang Teh this morning reviewed the Manchukuo flotilla sixteen gunboats on the Sungari River which were anchor- ed amidstream."?

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The review was followed by s banquet at which Ministers of State, high officials and General Minami attended.

During the review a large hawk circled overhead. This was con- sidered by the Manchukuoans as 2 good omen, signifying B glorious future for the Manchukuo part of 100,000 Italians, under.com- mand of General Graziani. But in Emperor. this campaign the Italians must Reuter.

•Addis Ababa, Sept. 8.

suffer from the intense heat and Revenge for the slaughter of the reinforcements will likely be need-

trib:smen at Adowa, in 1898, will Italian army by the Ethiopian ed before any really dangerous at- be the first Italian aim in the event

tack can be launched,

of a war with the Negus' forces, it

s understood.

The first attack, it is believed, be made from the north.

M. Laval is returning to Geneva will

MONUMENT TO HEROIC RUMANIAN GIRL

south are an uncertain element. The Ethiopian tactics in the

The main stand will probably be made before the key city of Harrar, but here, as in the north, it is pro- prepnic

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(Special to "Hong Kong Daily Press")

Zelegraph, Oopyright, Mesanver Ordinance. 1804.

to-night instead of to-morrow in where General de Bono is in com- bable that the tribesmen will de- | Bechived, September 9, 4-30 pm) order to discuss the latest deve-mand of a powerful and moderni pend upon their knowledge of the

terrain, their hunting craft and

Bucharest, Sept. 9.

The monument to the herolo

lopments with Sir Samuel Hoare as equipped force, He will continue their own climate to defeat the in-Rumanian girl, Catharina Teodoria

soon as possible.

DR. BENES ELECTED There was applause when Dr. Eduard Benes, Foreign Minister in Czechoslovakia, took the chair at the Assembly to which he was decisively elected.

In a brief speech he declared his confidence in being able to find new ways by which peace shall prevail and emerge triumphantly over the present dinculties. Router

onwards from the town of Adowa, whose population is about 5,000 souls, to Axsum district, where the Ethiopian lord, Ras Seyoum com- mands a force rellably estimated at 305,000 men.

vaders.

who during the Great War was Router.

killed in action while leading the ITALY HOLDING MANOEUVRES starm troops of the Rumanian

Rome, Sept. 8,

Army and on whom the rank of The joint exercises of the Italian Lieutenant had been posthumously Ras Seyoum is expected to re-submarine fleet composed of near-bestowed, was unveiled by King fuse battle for some time, allowing ly seventy units, a light cruiser Carol at Tarju in the presence of the Italians to advance, and then squadron and the naval air arm, a large crowd.

to harrass them in a systematic are progressing between Sicily and

guerilla campaign, seeking to undermine the morale of the in- vaders,

STRESA AGAIN? ***

The Italians are said to have Geneva, Sept, E. 100,000 white troops in Eritrea, in Press reports from Rome that addition to some thousands of ns- Signor Benito Mussolini Italy's live soldiery, but they will run the Prime Minister, would like to see risk of having their lanks seriously a further conference at Stress be- | harried by the Ethiopians guerilla

the African const

The manoeuvres are being car ried out very secretly, and are ex- pected to conclude about mid- 8ptember.

Authoritative quarters emphati cally deny that the exercises are aimed at Great Britain, Reuter,

During the ceremony which was also attended by Premier Tatares✩ cu and many other members of the Cabinet, the King delivered an address in which he held out the spirit of sacrifice, as shown by the young girl as an example to be emulated by the future genera tions. Transocean Kuo Min

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The Legislature was convened only last night in order to rush through a batch of bills favoured by Senator Long. An eyewitness said that blood was streaming from was carried from the building.

Only last month it was alleged in a speech before the Federal Senate that a plot had been hat- ched to assassinate him on the floor of the Senate, but his story was not taken seriously,

to be

EMERGENCÝ OPERATION

Over a hundred of the Senator's adherents have offered blood for transfusion and the patient was given a long transfusion Inte last night.

The Leutenant Governor of Louisiana was one of those who gave blood for this purpose.

Huey Long remained conscious during the blood transfusion and.. afterwards he was chatting with his doctors.

A builētin following the emer geney operation describes the patient's condition as thoroughly satisfactory.- Reuter.

STATE PRECAUTIONS.

New York, Sept. 9. National Guardamen are already SHOT IN STOMACH

surrounding the State Capitol and Senator Long was later reported Senator Huey Long's hospital to have been shot in the stomach. While others are standing by He was rushed to hospital, and his ready to rush to Baton Rouge to condition is stated grave. An

very guard' every State building and

has been performed.

emergency operation homes of all State officials-

Reuter. The 'shooting occurred in a cor- ridor between the State Senate and the Representative chambers. Aa unknown man, dressed in tropical ducks, fired a revolver at Huey Long as he passed. As Long fell to the ground

his usual escort of two hefty gunmen loosed a hall of bullets from a sub-machine-

to the floor riddled with bullets. gun at the assassin, who crumpled

PISTOL JAMMED

Baton Rouge, Sept 9. Hury Long's assailant was a thirty-year-old throat specialist, Dr. A. C. Weiss, Jr., son-in-law of Judge Pavy, who was a bitter op- parent, of the Senator.

The assailant's body bears forty bullet wounds from the sub- machine-gun.

Senator Long was only saved from instant death by the fact that the assailant's pistol jammed Tq delay any further firing by the assallant, his arm holding the weapon was grabbed by Judg. Fournet who was walking beside Long,

For the

Dations Health

LUNGHAI RAILWAY

ENDANGERED

Pelping, Sept. 9. The breaking or the dykes on the Pulao" River in East Buchów has endangered the Lunghai Rail-. "way, according to Chinese reports

reaching here, ✨ .५

The Pulao, which is normally a small river, has been carrying a tremendous load of flood water.

Pihsien in north Suchow and 200 villages round it are submerged. and 300,000 people" are affected. Flood refugees are clinging to the Lunghai railway embankment for safety and the Lunghai trains are travelling at their slowest through Kiangsu, as the embankments in many places have been washed by the floods.— Reuter.

(Other Cables on page 12)

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