HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1935.
ITALIANS CAPTURE MANY VALUABLE POSITIONS IN
Ethiopians Surrender
DEVASTATING ATTACK BY PLANES
Merciless Hail Of Lead
Asmara, October 21.
News of fighting in the soutern front which has just reach- ed here Indicates that the Italians captured many valuable posi- tions whie the Abyssinians have suffered considerably from aerial bombing in which five Italian machines participated.
The harassed tilbesmen were swept by machine gun fire from the planes Buildings in various occupied positions had been previous'y set on fire with incendiary bombs, thus forcing them into the open to be mown down by a merciless hall of lead.
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It is expected that the Italan victory will have à consider- able moral effect on the Abyssinians along at fronts, this be- ing the first occasion that Italian planes were brought into use with such deadly effect.
A large number of Abyssinians surrendered and 'delivered their rifles, which were mostly of European make. It is also stated thai the "heads of 200 Coptic churches throughout the province made formal submission to the Italian authorities.
Following the Italian successes. in Ogaden prov.nce to-day, the Abyssinian chieftain Ras Qugsa, who recently turned over to the Italian side, issued 1 series of proclamations to the people of the province promising generally im- proved conditions and, in parti- cular, freedom from nu taxation. Reuter
OFFENSIVE TO BEGIN
Asmara, "Oct. 21. The forthcoming Italian offen- sive on the northern front Was
the subject of long deliberations
between the Chief of Staff. Mar- shal Badegilo, and the Comman- der of the Northern Army, Gen- eral de Bano, in the headquarters at Adowa after reports received from pilots of reconnaisance planes who on Sunday flew 250 kilometres into Abyssinian terri- Lake tory. penetrating as far as Tsana in the north-west.
The Italian offensive it derstond, will be launched early this week. Bounties were distri- buted to the Askaris who had dis- tinguished themselves during the attack on Adowa as well as to the veterans of the battle of Adowa ini 1896--
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STREAM OF TRANSPORTS
Cairo, Oct. 21. A stream of Italian troop, and munition transports contiated uninterruptedly through the Suez Canal during the week-end.
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Three Italian ships. two with troops and one with bales of com- pressed hay and anti-aircraft guns passed Port Sald on Sunday and were accorded An enthusiastic ovation by the Italian colony.
The hospital ship California also arrived at Port Said from Eritrea with a large number 01 wounded and sick who have so fur been despatched from
areas.-
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the war
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ALL PREPARED
Asmara, Oct, 20. Everything appears to be readiness for the indicated Italian advance towards Makale, but there "is good reason to believe, also, that, the attack, when it comes, will be met with determined opposition. Makale wil! not falli without a battle.
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Reconnaissance planes of the| Italian Army in the north, under the command of General de Bono, report that the troops marching under the Ethiopian chieftalii, Ras Kassa, are moving up in consider able numbers from the south-i west, apparently heading for
Makale.
As They move., more men, occupy the positions they are vacating.
Meanwhile, in preparation for their assault, the Italians are gradually occupying the strategic positions in the mountains around Adigrat.
STRIKE OF MINERS IN
SOUTH WALES.
London, Oct. 21.
The miners' strike in South Wales has practically ended and all men. in the Nine Mile Point
Colliery have now come to the surface. Over 400 men, however,
IL DUCE FOR FRONT? The visit of Fleid Marshal Badoglio, the Italian Chief of Staff, who is at present at the front. has aroused much speculation. conversations And judging from
ANGLO-ITALIAN BOMBAY MARKET
RELATIONS
Rome Satisfaction
Special to the "Hong Kong Daily
press" (Copyright).1
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Rome, Oct. 20.
With undisguised satisfaction, the Italian press records that the international situation which had become extremely tense in the past few days, without Italy being
has now
to blame in any way. gone and the relaxation is partly through" the conversation be- tween Signor Mussolini and Bir Eric Drummond, and partly by the exceedingly important announce- ment of the British Premier Mr. Stanley Baldwin at Worcester on | Saturday, who declared unequivo- cally that England was not hostile to the Fascist regime, and that Britain had no designs on bringing, about Mussolini's removal.
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UPSET
Gigantic Hoax On Bazaars
Bombay, Oct. 21.
most gigantic hoax
What appears to have been a bazaars was perpetrated when a on Bombay
number of European bankers and prominent brokers received a let have been issued from the Gov- ter from Simla, purporting to ernment of India, stating that the duty on silver has been removed and a duty of Rs10 an ounce will be levied on export of gold..
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FASCISM IN "FRANCE
Decrees To Deal With Menace
(Special to the Hong Kong
Dally Press"), ... !-
(Ba Telegraph, Copyright, Tela graphic Merasgar Ordinance. 1894-
Received. October 21, 7.30 p.m.}
Parts. Oct. 21. Decrees. against the "menace of Fascist fighting organisations" in
the
Processions. demonstrations and
all kinds in meetings of streets or public places in future will have to receive the sanction of the competent Burgomaster, who must be informed at least three days before being announced to prospective participants.
France are now being drafted by the Minister of Justice. M. Bernard. according. to "l'Oeuvre which, however, is the only paper' furnish- Compared with last Saturday.ing this information. the price of silver advanced one, penny and a farthing per ounce. Gold felf twelve shillings per fine ounce, Markets fluctuated cltedly and later recovered when The Italian press quotes largely advices from Delhi showed no from the foreign papers to prove truth in the alleged notifications. the correctness of its own deduc-
It is estimated that the tions from the facts of the situa-cost the traders over £100,000.- tion, and expresses the view that Reuter the most important of other fea- tures of the new position, is that the Geneva sanction discussions are suspended till the end October, so that the diplomatic centre of gravity is no longer in Geneva, but in Paris. London and Rome.
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The semi-official Sunday paper: Reuter's correspondent has had "La Voce D'Italia" declares that with officers and men it would special significance is attached to
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SILVER MARKET
hoax
(From Our Own Correspondent)
London, Oct. 21. London Silver prices to-day were unchanged as follow:
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scarcely be surprising to the com- the assurances given by Britain Spot 29-5/16
soon.
The popularity of Il Duce is in
the evidence in portraits of him which are hoisted huge canvas
on all occupied positions where any fighting has occurred.- Heuter
mon soldiers if Signor. Mussolini | because it is accompanied by facts himself arrives in the lines one day that will contribute to the relaxa- tion of the, tension caused by the systematic massing of the British
ranean.
the Mediter- aghting forces in
Admittedly, La Voce" continues. these official declarations do not make everything clear.
'There cannot be any doubt that the action against Italy in Geneva resulted above all" from Britain's initiative. Ir Britain ceased, then Geneva would cease.
inany Although from London stubborn and unyielding voices are heard, "La Voce" declares that the abandonment of hope in the
QUITE SATISFIED
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Massowa, Oct. 20. Sir Aldo Castellani, the eminent physician in charge of the Italian medical service in the occupied area of East Africa, announces that he is well satisfied with the health of Italian troops.
He says he has found the sani-Abyssinian question, will now be tary conditions m the Itallan treated with more sense of Justice northern army excellent.
than heretofore.-
Only one hospital ship has left | Transocean. Kuo Min.
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FRENCH PRESS VIEWS
for Italy during the past month, taking 212 officers and men, suffer- ing from various illnesses.
Paris, Oct. 20. vessel carried no wounded,
Mr. Stanley Baldwin's speech Altogether five steamers have delivered at Worcester on Satur- been converted into hospital ships, day particularly the passage em- one of which is stationed per-phasising that manently at Massawa.-- Reuter.
CASUALTY LIST
'Massawa, Oct. 20.
Britain does act want war but will be ready for reconciliation at the first available opportunity, and has not the slightest intention of exploiting the Italian-Abyssinian conflict to overthrow the Fascist regime.
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OGADEN PROVINCE
SANCTIONS PROPOSALS
APPROVED
Financial And Economic Measures
London, October 21.
The Minister for League of Nations Affairs, Mr. Anthony Eden, arrived in London from Geneva last night. Most of the
also chief delegates of the other powers have
left. GenoVA where, for the present, their work, is completed, measures of col-" lective economic action against Italy having received the final approval of the Committee of Co-ordination on Saturday even- ing.
The Co-ordination Committee and also the Committee of Eghteen wil meet again at Geneva on October 31 to decide the date of application of measures agreed upon.
Meanwhie the Governments of the participating States have been asked to inform the Secretary General of the League not later than October 28 of the measures they are taking to put the recommendations into effect.
were
on
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It is expected that Sir Samuel Hoare will explain the text of M. Laval's recent note regarding the question of French assistance to Britain in the event of aggressiori by an outside power,,
These recommendations are set the week-end for a well-earded out in five proposals of which res, and it is expected he will re- ',
turn to Geneva before August 31, three were approved on Saturday.
Proposals one and two are de- which date has been proposed for Such demonstrations can then signed to cut of supplies of he commencement of imposition": be forbidden, if considered pre-armaments and munitions from ar sanctions against Italy. judicial to public order and any Italy and to reopen them foz body nevertheless partaking in a benefit of Abyssiríla and to secure be fined withholding of financial assistance probibited meeting wil from sixteen to two thousand from Italy. francs.
Under proposals three, four and ve. which
approved the Nations pledged Saturday, themselves, in principle, firstly to refuse to receive Italian exports: secondly, to refuse to sell to Italy any articles of use in war includ. ed in a comprehensive list; and thirdly, to give each other mutual ald and support so as to minimise as far as possible the effect of the
the nations embargo on enforcing it- British Wireless.
the
The same punishment wil laid down for giving intentionally false information as to the nature demonstration, or object of Oct. 21
while the organisation concerned 29-5/16 can be dissolved. 29-5/16 Anybody participating in a per- London on New York cross-rate mitted demonstration, but found at 2 pm to-day was 4.9181 com-
to be in possession of arms, will be sentenced to imprisonment from pared with 4.9150 at closing on
six months to two years, Saturday.
Forward........ 29-5/16
NEEK REPORTI
TIN SHORTAGE
PROBLEM
ず
Quota Increase
Expected
London, Oct. 21.
Tin dealings on the Metal Ex-
change are almost at a standstill
in
view of to-morrow's meeting
of the International Tin Com- mittee.
Traders generally are expecting.
a further increase: In the quota by.} five to ten per cent.. but some quarters even advocate a hundred per cent, production.
Others express doubts of the advisability of further increases of the tension in the Anglo- which, while not solving the pre- Italian reltitions, is the opinion sent prolbem will only cause an expressed by all the Paris Bun-eventual aburidance of the metal. day newspapers.
It is officially stated that the total cases of sickness since the has brought about a relaxation commencement of operations in East Africa is 233, of which three have died. Only 212 Italiana have been evacuated from Eritrea since October 3, most of them suffering from malaria.
ITALIAN ADVANCE
Tradesmen are following the Italian advance.
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"Le Matin " writes that not- hing could be more encouraging for M. Laval's efforts at reconel- lation whose significance despite tne clarification of the situation in the Mediterranean could not be underestimated.
They travel over the 183 miles of new roads which the soldiers have
The Nationalist paper "Le built and they can use the water Jour," assures Its readers, that from 12 wells which have been Mr. Baldwin's speech was of the sunk in occupied territory.
utmost significance and will be number of shops have already been received by public opinion wita opened by Italians and Eritreans the most lively satisfaction Al- in Adigrat and Adowa.—
most the whole of the press is Reuter.
optimistic in speaking of the complete removal of all differen- ces of opinion between Trance note The full continues on the south-and Britain through the
handed over on Friday night. ern front.
but it is note-worthy that several The Ethiopians are strongly fortifying and reinforcing Daggah-Paris.organs attempt to prove the
existence of
LULL CONTINUES
Harrar, Oct. 20.
differences between
Furthermore, the constant changes will seriously interfere with the working of the mines. Consequently the market must content itself with temporary measures in order to remedy the Immediate shortage.- Reuter.
THE FRENCH CABINET
M. Laval Returned
Paris, Oct. 20. The final result of the elections, bur in order to oppose the Italian the British Government and Mr. applying to one-third of the mem- advance on Harrar.
Anthony Eden, declaring that it bership of the Senate, shows that
It is reported that scurvy is pre- valent among the Ethiopian troops at Harrar and Jijiga and medical supplies are being rushed Berbera.-- Reuter,"
A PRINCE TO SELL VACUUM CLEANERS
from
mhes
Is Mr. Baldwin who really deter- the status quo is virtually' main- The outstanding rearuF? the British League of tained. Nations policy and not Mr. Eden. Is M. Laval's personal victory. who in Geneva in fostering Im- The Radicals remain the, most perialistic aim.--
powerful Party numerically. Transocean Kuo Min
COMMONS CONTFȘT
The Government has been con- siderably strengthened by the elec tion or M. Pierre Laval, the Prime Minister, for the Beine and. Fuy de Dome Department. The Pre- mier's victory in Paris was achleved in the teeth of strong London, Oct. 21. Both Houses of Parlament will opposition from the Extreme Left Prince Bertil, third son of the reassemble to-morrow and
the I. is regarded as a triumph for Crown Prince of Sweden, is leav-final sitting of the present Parlia- his home and foreign policy auc ing the Swedish navy soon to en- ment will take place on Friday may be decisive in the Govern-
the ment's favour in ter commercial life. He is shortly when 'it will be dissolved.
London, Sept. 28.
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on
coming
are still remaining underground to go to Paris. where he will be The nomination of candidates session, when the Left Party is in the mines in other parte of the attached to the Swedish Naval for the few House of Commons expected to try to overthrow M
Attaché for a month. Later, it will take place on November A. Lavala is reported in a Reuter telegram and polling November 14. from Stockholm, he will devote with few exceptions the results of some of his time to work in con- all contests will be known by the nection, with a firm which deals evening of November 15- in vacuum cleaners.
British Wireles
country and-a-recrudescence of trouble is not impossible as there remains a considerable element of agitation in certain sections of the
miners' ranks....... Kleuter.
Senator Bachelet was elected the Being Department as a Com- munlat, he being the first Com- munist to enter the Senate Reuter
The second decree, said to be in preparation, deals with sale of arms on which in future a high premium will be levied with the exception of sporting guns.
pro-
In addition, declares "l'Oeuvre,” possession of arms will bo hibited unless permission has been obtained from the police.— Traniącéna | Kuo "Min.
MEETING OF PARLIAMENT
London, Oct. 23. Parliament will reassemble to- j'morrow when there will be a de- bate on foreign affairs following Mr. Anthony Eden's return from Genevas The Minister for League of Nations Affairs returned during
Indications have been received here in the meantime, that the Abyssinian Government' is in no wise sa'isfied with the imposition sanctions against of economic Italy and it is believed that further appeals will be made to the League in this connection. Reuter.
BRITISH AMBASSADOR IN SHANGHAI
Shanghai, Oct. 21, Sir Alexander Cadogan arrived here this morning for a conference
hair Frederick Leith-Rom Reuter, «
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