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· HONG KONG DAILY PRESS; SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1935.

MASSACRE OF ITALIAN DEFENDERS AT

AT ADOWA

Ras Seyoum's Vengeance

IN

SURPRISE ATTACK IN

THE DARKNESS

Savage Hand To Hand

Encounter

Ras Seyoum, one of the commanders of the Ethioplan forces In the north, who made a guarded retreat from Adowa when the Italians pounded the city from the air and land, is reported to have effected a wholesale massacre of the Italian defenders of that city, 2,500 being killed,

It is said that under cover of darkness on Thursday even- ing the black hordes surprised the Italians and engaged them in a desperate hand to hand fight with bayonets, spears and daggers. The Ethiopians themselves suffered heavy losses and they captured thousands of rifles, machine guns and millions of rounds of ammunition.

Rome is without news of the reported attack and deny that Adowa has been retaken by the Ethiopians,

Apitched battle" is reported to be in progress in the north- ern front south of Adowa where the Ethiopian armies are stated to be resisting the Itallän assaults-heroically,

PATROLS RESISTED

Asmara, Oct. 11. Apart from the affairs of the outposts, the "Eritrean front is un changed. The Italians are hold ing a rectangle of territory be. tween Adowa and the frontier about sixty miles wide and twenty. five miles deep which they are busily consolidating. Patrois push ed out in some arens encountered strong resistance, notably in the direction of Makal c.

Apparently the Ita fans plan to surround Monthahal'e at a height

of 2340 metres, thus forcing Ras

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on

that Marshal Badoglio's visit is in accord with the usual procedure.

Nothing is known here about the reported Ethiopian attack Adowa The report that Adown has been recaptured is emphati- cally denied.— Reuter.

NEWS FROM THE FRONT

Special to "Hong Kong Daily Press"). Thy Telegraph. Copyright, Tele- graphic Morraŋer Ordinatica. 1891. Brewired, fctaber 11. 7.30 p.m.)

Asmara, Oct. 11. The left wing Italian forces un.

THE NORTHERN COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS

ADVANCE

Vivid Story Of Difficulties

London, Oct. 11..

The fearful difficulties encoun- tered by the Italians in their northern advance; is vividly plc- tured by Mr. Hugh Christopher Holme, Reuter's specia, correspon- dent with the Italian Army. took him eighteen and a half hours to cover the aty miles to Adowa from a point midway from Asmara and he relates how he started of threading his way along the roughest and .st precipitous mountain "track which is now be- ing widened, until he reached the River Mareb, marking the frontier.

The road became worse still and sometimes led across rivers which he had to ford in the best possi- ble way. The climate was brolling in the daytime, but after sundown It was bitterly cold. On arrival at Malbar. Home's progress was temporarily facilitated by a cater- plar truck which easily sur- mounted the steepest path that takes artillery tractors hours to ne- gotiate,, but towards the end, two miles of the track was impassable except on foot.

DREADFUL CONDITIONS.

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SANCTIONS

Arms Embargo Expected

To Be Lifted "

V * London, October 11.

In accordance with the League Assembly's decision to Institute collective measures, against Italy, the first meeting was held this morning of the Co-ordinating Committee comprising representatives of all League members except the two disputants and the two states, Austria and Hungary, which expressed dis- sent from the findings of the League Council.

The public proceedings were very brief. Senor de Vascon- cellos, Portugal, was elected President and at once- suggested that the meetings of the Committee should be private. Dr. Benes supported, adding that, as the Committee's negotiations

·would be as between government "and government, privacy was essential. The minutes of the, Committee will be published and full communiques issued to the Press.

A sub-committee of sixteen was set up and it will meet this afternoon when it is understood Mr. Anthony Eden will move a resolution recommending the raising of the embargo on export of arma to Abyssinia. Later in the evening there will be a further meeting of the full Co-ordinating Committee when it is expected in Geneva that the lifting of the arms embargo will - be confirmed and that this first practical step against Italy will

come into operation immediately-British Wireless.

PRESS OPINIONS

measure

London. Oct. II.- The

of solidarity achleved aming the powers re- presented at the League Assembly yesterday is regarded by the newspapers as a remarkable de- monstration of opinion.

The

EARLY CABLES

London, Oct. 10. In Geneva, the al butunan- mous approval by the Assembly of the Council's action in the Italo- Ethiopian dispute, and the fact that the co-ordination committee is to get to work at once, is wel- comed as promising success to the efforts under the League Coven ant to restore peace and achieve an agreed settlement.

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I was only eight miles as the crow files from Adown but it took Holme seven hours to walk that distance and he staggered at the

**Times" rays it must we realisation of the conditions the plain to the whole world by this that Italy has left those Italians must have encountered time under the enemy's fire.

nations who honour their word

but to take Holme eventually reached Adowano choice

action The dissent of Aus- against her. where the officer generously sup- tria and Hungary would only be Mr. Eden's speech this morning

The concluding sentences Seyoum to ret re from Erzat, with der General Sant ni are pressing with their own field "rations which serious if they or others who have attracted

piled him and his companions the result that the Italians will forward from Endagamas towards

cons.derable at. be able to advance to Atarim.,

might use them Makalle, where

trading tention. He said: "We all of us Ras Selassie Meanwhile the forces

corridor were willing Indefinitely contemplate with the deepest re of Ras Gugsa in command of the Abys

to take that risk, Seyoum have retired to the valleyssinian troops is waiting inactive.

gret the duty that now confronts us, but regret, however deep and four miles from Adows,

ly. Hallan circles attribute this

sincere, it cannot absolve us from into a relating the obligations to which what each we have set our names. country can do, but the fact that

Since it it starts work to-day reflects the determination or the Assembly that no time should be lost,

bands

It is reported that Ethiopian passivity to political grounds since attacked Ass tb which Ras Qugsa and Ras Seyoum arc wel within Fritrea near French personally hostile to each other. Somaliland.

The Ives under Ras Seyoum are offering stubborn resistance to the Italian advance.

ITALIANS ROUTED

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Addis Ababa, Oct. 11. Ras Seyoum's troops routed the Italian defenders at Adowa in night attack. "which began at a o'clock yesterday.

they significantly mendoned were whelmed with their hospitelly, fast running out. He was over-

the Commanding Officer, General own cloak for the night. Villa Santa, even lending him his

Holme adds that no wheeled vehicle of any description has yet reached Adowa, the only transport able to penetrate thus far being the light tanks and mules.-

The Italian central forces under General Birol are at present be-Reuter, hind Arba Angher. The right Italian wing. General Maravigua, is holding the heights of the They surrounded the town and valleys around Adowa, massacred 2 500 defenders, cap- Skirmishing is taking place on turing thousands of rifles, ma-al. fronts The frontier of Eritrea chine guns and millions of rounds formed by the Setit-Takkaze river o ammunition, but the Ethiopians the scene of repeated attacks themselves sustained heavy casund-by warlike Abyssinian tribes on tles in killed and wounded.

the Italian native troops. From

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The Co-ordinating. Committee may well take some days to com plete. Its task of fitting workable scheme

WORLD VERDICT

is our duty to take action. It is essential that such action should be prompt. That is the League's responsibility-a responsibility bas- ed on humanity, for we cannot forget that war is actually in The "Dally Telegraph" says its progress. We must therefore per- bidadiahia world verdict so far as thesist in action which our obliga. League represents the world and tions command us to assume, but the gap made by Austria.. and not abate by one jot our hope for Hungary is serious but not frrean early and peace:ut settlement." parable. Other countries besides "It is widely expected that the Switzerland may be withholding co-ordination Committee wil be their particular reservations tilt a able to complete the first part of positive scheme of sanctions is its difficult task in a week or ten brought forward, but at any rate days. they have refrained from weaken- ing the common front.

SILVER MARKET

(From Our Own Correspondent)

London, October 11. London Sliver prices to-day were unchanged as follow:-

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A large force of Ethiopians the Italian side exact statements crept up under cover of darkness of their own losses are stil; un-

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the obtainable, the reason given being Spot --... ----· 29-3/8 completely surprised

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tical scheme which will provide the last nights are still missing. London on New York cross-rate the searching SAVAGE FIGHTING

test of loyalty to Independent estimates Set the at closing to-day was 4.0031 com- the covenant. Savage hand to hand fighting losses however, at not less than pared with -4.9012 at closing yes- lasted throughout the night and 60 dead and 200 wounded- terday.

no quarter was given by either Tranmeran Kun ̈ Min.

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The Ethiopians. who slightly outnumbered the Italians, fought desperately with bayonets. spears and daggers,

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Italian counter-attack expected shortly.- Heuter..

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REGULAR BATTLE

Addis Abaja; Oct. 11. A regular battle in the northern front south of Adow: has begun, according to diplomatic circles here.

The armies of Ras Seyoum and Ras

in the Kassa are engaged battic

neither" side and so far has gained an advantage. It is slated that the Abyssinians are resisting the Italian ussaults heroically. Neuter.

TROOPS GUARDING 'DIKEDAWA

Parks, October 10. The Minister of Colonies, in a report on the situation in French Somaliland, says everything is quiet. A Franco-Ethiopian de- tachment has been sent to Dire- dawa, where the foreign colony is mostly French and where. the

BRITISH CHIEFS

CONFER

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Diabonti-Addis Ababa railway re- Air And Army Heads

pair shop is also situated,

It is denied that the Emperor of Ethiopia has exercised his right to requisition the railway for the use of troops in time of war.~~

eurer,

ITALIAN VERSION

Bome, October 10. The failure of the night attack on the Italian post of Omager, in Eritrea,

the reported by "Giornal 'd'Italia," which sold that 25,000 Ethiopians, equipped with modern weapons, tried to surprise

At Alexandria

(Special to "Hong Kong

Daily Press")

By: Telegraph, Copyright, Tale- graphic Mesangen Ordinance.

Received, October 11, 7.30 p.m.)

Robert

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TO SECURE JUSTICE

"Manchester Guardian that the fanction of the is to secure Justice for

says League

No sleep last night?

TRY

"BLACK & WHITE

SOLE AGENTS:—

DODWELL & CO., LTD.

NEWS CLEARING

HOUSE

Wonder Building In Fleet Street

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ADOWA MEMORIAL

(Special to "Hong Kong Daily Press”)

{By Telegraph, Copyright, Tele graphic Messages Ordinance. Brenced, October 21, 2.90 p.m.)

Milan, Oct. 11. The Italian High Commissioner and Governor of East Africa, Gen eral de Bono, will officially enter London, October 11. The beginning of a new stage in

Adowa" on Friday where a monu- co-operative interchange of word ment in memory of those who fell information will shortly be made in the battle or March 11, 1899

of what is will be solemnly consecrated.

comprehensive and scientifically sion of the Gavinana,

Soldiers of the Florentine Divi- who were equipped "News Clearing House" the first to march into Adows, to be built in Fleet Street-main i brought with them a monument of thoroughfare" of newspaperland. basalt made during the long period The "Wonder Building” will ac- tha elapsed while they were wait- commodate Reuters and the Pressing for the war to begin. Association, also numerous Lon- With their bayonets they chip- don staffs of British overseas.ped out the inscription "to avenge agencies and various foreign | our comrades who fell in 1896.”— agencies allied to Reuter. These | Transocean Kuo Alim

121 will be kept in constant instantaneous communication with

flows in an unbroken stream day begins its work to-morrow imperial and foreign newa as it

The Co-ordinating Committee and night to Reuters and with British home news as it reaches ing.m the Press Association.

Router.

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morn-.

The building will contain the AMERICA KEEPING HANDS most

modern telegraphic and other scientia equipment and be

CLEAN

Washington, Oct. 10 Mr. Cordel Hull, the Secretary of State, to-day strongly reaffirm- the President's warning to American citizes that those trad-

mass of sensory nerves which will keep not only Reuter's but also the Empire and foreign re- presentatives accredited to Reutered In momentary touch with intel gence that concerns each territory, thus reducing to a minimum the time required for sifting and diffusing intelligence to every part of the world.

The elevations of the new build-designed to keep ing in portland stone are being designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens. Consisting of nine floors, the building will rise simplicity of tapering line and he with Lutyens

has designed a beautifully shaped central entrance and hall,

The large block of buildings fronting Fleet Street will be de- molished to provide a suitable site to work start shortly- Hester

SURPRISE CAUSED

Both in Geneva and London, the speeches of the Austrian and Hun- Earian delegates have caused some surprise. The need 0 certain countries for special consideration in the event of the application of Article XVI has always been re- cognised, and in the present case likely to receive the sympathe tie consideration of the Co-ordina- Abyssinia by putting such peace- ful pressure on Italy as combined ting Committee, but the fact that with pressure of the campaign two countries which in the. itsel and her precarious position have owed so much to the League: in Europe will bring war to än

action should have chosen to ab- end.

stain publicly from associating themselves with the unanimous Entente, afirmed that they seru- or will there is in the League decision of the Counc!', which has putously observed all their obli- which yesterday in its Assembly secured the, approval of over fifty gations under the Covenant. solemnly condemned Italy and nations in the Assembly, is the urged the members to abstain subject of unfavourable comment.

British Wireless from dealings with the aggressor state.

We have now to see what unity

emerge

SWIFT ACTION

victorious it

and

past

ACTION NEEDED

with the belligerents in East Africa or Europe did so at their own risk.

He added that his statement was based on a' definite policy, the United States out of the African conflict.

Mr. Hull's statement la signið“. cant, due to the League sanctions. velt's statement of polley has been discussions, since President Roose

interpreted to mean that the United States won't oppose League sanctions. Reuter.

AUTONOMOUS BODY

Geneva, October 10. In order to save time, the new Co-ordinating Committee will be autonomous. It will establish its Burcau. and appoint its own sub-Committee to deal with the manifold aspects of sanctions without consulting elther the Counci or Assembly of the

During the debate which pre- ceded the Assembly vote upon the League.~~ resolution establising a

Co-ordin Reuter, ating Committee,

He said it was not a war but a

LENGTHY JOB

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Rome, October 10. It is believed here that it is one thing to vote for the principle of sanctions, but quite another 101 decide upon the exact kind. Bach country must contribute; hence

·ITALIANS CONDEMNED

Geneva, Oct. 10.

the Ethiopian The Daily Herald" emphasises

Having condemned the Italian | spokesman, M. Tecle Hawariat in- Mr. Eden's demands for imme

action in Ethiopia, the League of sisted upon the need of immediate diate action to secure

Nations Assembly adjourned until and energetic action to deal with a settle- ment Cairo, October 11,

in accordance with the con to-morrow. It adopted a re- "this atrocious war einducted by The Commander-in-Chief of the adds that if

principles of the covenant

a pitiless foe," solution constituting a Co-ordina- British Air Forcés, · · Bir

the League 1g oting Committee to guide the Lea- Brooke-Popham,

will...be who

must act que Council and Itsef in the ap- massacre, owing to Ita y's superior the work of the Co-ordinating: The Italian casualties in Abyg- the post under cover of darkness stationed in Egypt for the dura-awiftly, decisively and irresistibly plication of penalties against Italy, armaments. He was ready to acmmittee is expected to be long-?

but were repulsed by Italian tion of the East African conflict,

The purpose of sanctions native troops, who counter-arrived at Alexandria

neither to salve the conscience of to an official communique which attacked and routed the enemy. battleship Elizabeth whereupon a the League Governments nor to

Retter.

conference took place on board punish Italy for her crime." It ta immediately between Bir Brooke-to end war- Popham and the Commander' of

British Wirelend. · the British troope stationed in Alexandria.

ITÁLIAN LOSSES

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Rome, Oct. 11.

sinia in the last four days are 30 killed and 70 wounded, according.

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says that five of those killed, were Italians and twenty of the wound- ed were native troops.

The communique adds that' two-¦ important Abyssinian chleftalis. with their followers joined the Tallans and the High Command says that these men will be short- ly transferred to the conquered; Lerrllory.

Marshal Badoglio, Chief of the General Stafi, is now en route to East Africa to inspect the Italian positions and examine plans for the next advance which is be- lieved to be impending--

The rumours that'a change is contemplated in the Italian Com-

COUNT VINGI DESIRES AUDIENCE

by the

ALBANTA DISSENTS

Geneva, Oct. 11.

in

drawn-out.

The Italians nevertheless ex

Heuter,

addition. Only Italy voted cept any procedure upon which against the resolution. Austria and the League might decide, and Ethiopia was, ready to conclude an Hungary abstained.

Meanwhile, the Bureau of the honourable peace. But he must press a sense of grievance at the Assembly has decided that the proclaim that his people would speed with which sanctions are Co-ordinating Committee will con- defend to the death their indepen being imposed and there is a sist of all the members, of the dence and their lätegrity.

widespread recling that Britain is League with the exception of Italy Ethiopia will not yield to force forcing the League to hasten The newly appointed Admiral

and Ethiopia, but including Aus which would put a premium upon This is causing increased resent- At a brie: sitting of the Assem-tria and Hungary. It wil appoint aggression and would be in

ment de-

against Great Britain. (Special to the "Hong Kear

Commanding the Mediterranean by this morning the Albanian a sub-Committee of about twenty fance of International morality, Daliy_Press”)

Fleet, Sir Dudley Pound, was also delegate announced that Albania members to deal with the question (By Telegraph, Copyright, Tele-present.

SOME. OBJECTIONS was unable to support the sanc-[of sanctions immediately. '. graphic Messages Ordinance. 1894. A great military parade of tion against Italy,

The Assembly won't conclude Venezuela and Uruguay had ear-

Geneva, October 10: Jeceived, October 11, 7.30 pm.) --S British and Egyptian troops will The Assembly decided to adits session when the present meet-lfer supported the League's pro- The Co-ordinating Committee'si

Addis Ababa, Oct. 11, be held on Friday at Alexandria Journ, the President remaining in ing is ended: it will only adjourn posals, but they indicated at this first business to-morrow will be The Italian Minister Count when murines from fifty British contact with the President Coun At the resumed meeting of the stage their intention of ventilating to consider the raising of the Vinct has asked for an audience war vessels lying in the harbour cft and Secretary General in order Assembly this afternoon there were certain dificulties in exfecting embargo on arms against Ethiopia. will participate. During the to take whatever action, that may were some further expressions of sanctions through the Co-ordinat- but general agreement pon parade British military airplanes be necessary,

opinion. Chile and Ecuador suping Committee.

specific sanctions is not expected will perform manoeuvres over the · ́ Baron". Aloist is leaving for ported" the League's decision Peru also supported the League for some time, probably next- city?

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against Italy, while Yugo-Slavia while expressing friendship for 2 week Reuter

speaking in the name of the Little | large Italian population.

Kouter.

with, the Abyssinian Emperor. It

is understood in diplomatic circles here that the request will be re- fused, Gu

: mand are denied. It is stated Transocean Huo Min

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