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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1935.

EARLY NEWS FROM THE WAR FRONTS

Desperate Resistance By Ethiopians

Addis Ababa, Oct. 5. Adowa which was reported captured by the Italians on Satur- day morning is still in the hands of the Abyssinians according to the latest reports. Whether the Itallaas failed in the attempt to storm the town or were partially successful, and then were driven out again by the Abyssinian forces is not quite clear at the present juncture.

There is no doubt that a desperate battle is going on for the possession of the city and It is questionable how the Abyssinians, though fighting with conspicious bravery, will be able to resist the Italian onslaught supported by artillery, tanks and other modern weapons, much longer.

The Italian forces advancing! from the North against Acows on a front of 65 kilometres are said to amount to 100.000 men and appar- ently have been taken by surpriss by the strength of the resistance of the Abyssinians which was not expected at this stage.

Heavy losses evidently have been Euffered on both sides, unconfirmed

reports putting them as high as 1:200 to 2,000. The report of the capture adjacent town of Adigrati is unconfirmed, the latest reports from the fron stating that the Italians only reached · Havriat, which is one day's march from Adigrat, and" where the Abys- sinian, despite continual bomb at- tacks by Italian planes, are stil holding the Italian forces at bay.

Westward of Adown, the Italian vanguard is reported to have gain- ed about seven kilometres. In the course of the day, and seem likely that the town of Axum will soon be in their hands, this has not already occurred.

IN THE SOUTH

In the South the Italian Army which invaded the province of Ogaden from Italian Somaliland with the object of reaching Harrar and join up with the Eastern Army advancing from the mountain of

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It is also claimed that an Italian plane Wus shot down at Addis Ababa.

Meanwhile the Italian armies are crushing the Ethiopian defenders back by air bombardment and In- cessant artillery attack. They have captured Adrigrat and Adowa.

sinian troops, Recording to the latest reports received here. Desperate fighting is going on for the possession of Adigrat in the district of Agame, this town forming the key position for the capture of Adowa. The Abyssinians established themselves. in smal groups in the mountains and are conducting a guerilla warfare which is proving a great obstacle tu "the Italians. The "command, therefore, has been given to the troops to move forward with the greatet caution. The Italians have already lost much material and many men as prisoners, according to the Abyssinian reports which add that the Italians are appar- ently trying to effect a break in their lines in Adowa and Axum with tanks and airplanes in order to encircle. Adown from the flank It is added that they have already taken the villages of Maibria and Berrnment, south of the thirty kilometre zone.

course of

Adowa is being subjected to continual bombardment and the The advance is proceeding al-

commander of the Northern Army, most exactly along the lines anti-

Ras Seyeun, has telegraphed Ne- cipated. A military attache says gus that he would not be able to he expects the advance from

hold the town much longer, while Somaliland with Harrar as the ob-heavy losses on both sides have lective will be accompanied by the been reported in the entry into Ethiopia from the north

ighting in this sector. of another powerful army.

EASTERN FRONT On the eastern front fifty thou- sand Abyssinian troops are said to be cpposing the Italian attack in the vicinity of the mountain, Mussali, the Emperor. It is stated, having given the order that this line must be held, cost

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TROOPS MASSED.. Authorities report that 30,000 troops are massed close to the Somaliland border, on the south.

and will advance into the province of Adissa'supported by squadrons of bombers, which are stationed at Assab. Their, objective will be to cut the railway.

The air squadrons will be em-

ployed in blowing up the railway bridge in the hills around Awash and the shoulders of the valley of the River Awash so as to virtually eliminate the possibility of in- terpal raliway transport of men and materials...

Anglo-Egyptian Sudan frontiers is The entry of supplies from the

what it

may, as the Italian offensive in this sector is obviously directed

against the railway line from Di- bouti to the capital.

Anxiety prevails in Addis Abada owing to the possibility of an air raid though it is not anticipated that any will take place until the Italian Minister, who did not leave the capital on Friday, has actually departed. According to some re- ports he is waiting for the arrival

Moussa All, near the frontier of vastly more dificult than from the of the various consuls from the in-

French Somaliland, is also meeting

with considerable resistance,

The objective of both these armies is the Addis Ababa--Jibuti railway line, which will thus cut of the capital from supplies from the coast.

ADOWA SURROUNDED

Rome, Oct. 5.

The fate of Adowu according to the latest dispatches" is still un- decided, the Abyssinian troops - der Ras Seyum have suffered severe losses. Adowa is now almost com- pletely surrounded by Italian troops so that the Abyssinian post- tion is becoming more and more critical. Ras Seyum appears there- fore to be making plans to evacu- ate.

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Exterstve preparations have been made here to celebrate with great festivities the fall of Adows, news of which is awaited with tense ex- pectation. Tranından Kue Min,

POSITION AT ADDIS ABABA

Addis Ababa, Oct. 5. The despatch of telegrams to Rome by a transmitter belonging to the Italian Legation is forbidden by the Abyssinian Government, only the receipt of messages from Rome being permitted. Somewhat greater freedom of movement of the Legation staff has been per- "mitted, members of the Legation being allowed to leave the building. ! but only when accompanied by two ! men of the Imperial Guard, so that on such occasions Italian officials appear as semi-prisoners.

British or French Somaliland bor-

ders.

" SCOOTER" TANK: Owing to the fature of the ter- rain, military observers expect the Italians to extensively employ their tiny" scooter " tanks, vehicles carrying two machine-gung ano capable of darting about with a mobility which makes them an im- plement of maximum utility and for, artillery. Indeed, the anti- renders them most dificult targets

quated condition of this arm amongst the Ethiopian forces makes these light tanks almost Immune from danger.

They are manned by a driver and gunner only and can operate at speed on an incline of 45 de- grees. It is estimated that there tanks in East Africa.-- .. are about 500 of these scooter"

Reuter.

SUB-COMMITTEE'S REPORT

terlor, though he is reported to have said that he has not yet re- ceived his passport and it is rum- oured that the Abyssinian govern.- ment are detainirig him as hostage. or at least as a attacks— Transocean Kuo Men

deterrent to air

ABYSSINIA'S REPLY TO GENEVA

(Special to the "Hong Kong Daily Pres" (Copyright).1

Geneva, Oct. 4. Acknowledging receipt of the communication informing him of the Italian Government's telegram to the League of Nations on Thur- day announcing the opening of hostilities, the Abyssinian Foreign Minister. Heruy, telegraphed his reply on t.day stating that the

Government Abyssinian

noted that Italy assumed the respon abity for the invasion of the pro- vince of Agame and the bombard- ment of the unfortlard townis Geneva. Oct. 4. which led to the laughter The sub-committee of five, con- women and children as wè't as sisting of representatives of Bri- the destruction of a hospital with tain, France. Spain, Portugal and a visible red cross sign. Rumania, has completed its draft The Abyssinian Government report on the juridical aspect of further noted that this action the Italo-Ethiopian ..dispute - 13 action represented as being namely, the conclusions to be a necessary measure of defence drawn from the facts set forth in and "that "our gesture of with-- the historical report, which will be drawing troops thirty kilometres considered by a full meeting of behind the frontler was construed the Committee of Thirteen, which as a strategic menace." it being held at 8 p.m. This meet- Despite the repeated Uneasiness was occasioned by theng is expected to last until after tions by the Abyssinians since De-

midnight.

cember 1934 for arbitration and a reduced food supplies reaching the

The two reports will be consi- peaceful settlement, the Italians i capital, since for the past two days dered by a meeting of the League which had already begun with the many peasants. were scared by Council provisionally fixed for to-transport of troops and munitions rumours that Addis Ababa would be bombed, so failed to appear at the

since August only intensified the A secret meeting of the League warlike market as usual.

procedure during the Council will be followed by a pub- whole course of the proceedings Many women and children arelic meeting to-morrow afternoon, before the League of Nations leaving the city. Italian aircraft at which Baron Aloist, the chief declined a proposals for a peace- have been showering leaflets in

Itallan delegate, is expected Amharish language in various parts make an important statement,

to ful settlement and have now bei or the country calling on the

gun to carry out openly, her

• SECRET MEETING

threats of conquering Abysainia. peasants to place themselves under.

The secret meeting will be faced the protection of the Italian flag with an important decision as to brutal Italian aggression which Notwithstanding the plain and and warning them that according whether the

procedure under compelled the Abyssin'an army to well-known to

prophecies "the

Article XV is no longer applicable defend the territories concerned, Italian Government's enterprise

because a state of war already the Abyssinian government de- will be victorious and those who

exists, As, however, the informa- clares its firm determination, to co- oppose will be annihilated.---

before the Council is still very con- operate with the League of Nations Transocean Kuo Min.

fileting, it is probable that a brief to the fullest extent within the series of recommendations wil be frame work of the League Co- adopted for:, submission to the venant.--- public session.

Traninerna Rua Mau

REMARKABLE CLAIM

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Addis Ababa, Oct. 4.

A remarkable claim of an Ethio-

pian advance into Eritrea has been

morrow afternoon,

It is likely that the Council will

made here and appears to baup-recommend the convocation of the ported by fucts. It is stated that | Assembly which may meet on Octo- while Ras Seyoum's troops were ber 9-

| resisting "the Italian Army. Eat | Reuter

Adowa, Ras Ayenu was advancing

| rapidly northward and to the weat

'of Adowa. In the direction of

'Agordat, with 12,000 men...

The advance guards of his regi. menta are reported to bave crossed the Eritrean frontier and captured some Italian outposta, o'z

Some Eritrean native forces and some Somalils are said to have deserted to the Ethiopians.

SETBACK AT ADOWA

1:

applica-

MEETING ENDS

Geneva. Oct. 4. The Committee of Thirteen con- cluded its meeting at 1 am. after adopting the first two portions

Its report, and will again meet at 10.30 am to put the finishing touches to its work,

The Committee has not yet Special to the "Hong Kong Dally touched the question of recom-

Press" (Copyright).3

Addis Ababa, Oct 4,

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mendations, but may do so at this morning's #meeting, – It will also.

The Italian advance on Adowa | informally discuss the new, sitira- has been brought to a temporary Hon created by the outbreak of standstill by the stubborn, re-¦ hostflltfès---- sistance

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