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HONG KONG. DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, JANUARY 3, 1936.

INDIGNATION AGAINST ITALY ON

ON THE

Swedish King Joins In Sympathy

HEAVY CASUALTIES IN DOLO INCIDENT

Italian Patients Among The Killed

Special to the "Hong Kong Dally Press"). Telegraph, Copyright, Tele graphic Messager Ordinance, 1894. Recessed January 4, 7.80 p.m.¿

Stockholm, January 2,

The indignation felt here over the bombardment of the Swedish Red Cross unit in Abyssinią by the Italians le still on the increase. The Swedish Red Cross quarters assert that the bombardment was intentional and not due to an error of the Italian aviators. This also appears to be the view of an over- whelming majority of the Swed sh pubile,

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It is announced that the Swedish Red Cross will shortly sand to Abyssinia another larger Red Cross mission which will be financed by funds raised by the public. Considerable sums for the equipment of the new unit have already been received by:t^e Swedish Red Cross during the two days since the bombardi ment and numerous applications have been Ang in from per-" sons eager to serve as volunteers in the Swedish Red Cross in Abyssinia.

The Inspector General of the Swedish army's hospital ser- vice declared that during the entire world war not a single "atrocity" had been committed which was comparable to the Dolo incident. Reports received here and from other Scandina- van Capital show that other countries are equally indignant. about the bombing of the Swedish Red Cross, unit.

The Norwegian Premier, for in- stance, expressed the view the "world public opinion will instan taneously condemn the Italian "ac- tion."

tion of sending its Abyssinian re- presentative to the scene of the bombing to help the wounded a to enquire into the facts with a view to a protest.

It is learned thint Command" Hylander was wounded in the

The Finnish Premier and th. Danish Foreign Minister also made statements showing their sym-right side and another. Swede 1 pathy. The President of tr. the face.-

Swedish Red Cross, Prince Charles received a l'egram from King Gustav in which the latter ex- presses his profound sympathy ir the loss sustained by the Red Cross mission. The incident has evoked an extraordinary session

Reuter.

SWEDISH "REQUEST

London. Jan. 2 As the British Legation in Addi Ababa is, in charge of Swedish in terests in Ethiopia, the Swedish of the Red Cross which will be Government have made an urgent held on Thursday in Stockholm-quest that the British Minister Fransocean Küo Min,

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WORLDWIDE REGRET

Stockholm, Jan. 2.

the Swedis

The bombing of

Red Rosa unit is regarded here a

"a national calamity. The Inter

national Red Cross, telegraphed Eympathy. stating that Dr. Junod International Red Cross represen→ tative in Abyssinia, is dying to the scene to investigate.

Telegrama DA sympathy Ar

practically pouring in from

a! over the world including the Bri tish Red CTOSS.

Soine comments compare the bombing to the sinking of the Lusitania during the Great War. Kruter.

GRAZIANT'S REPRISAL

Addis Ababa, Jan. 2.

should obtain on their behalf from the Ethiopian Government an official report on the bombing of the Swedish Red Cross ambulance unit alleged to have occured on

Monday on the Ogaden front. The Swedish Government's request has heen immediately forwarded from London to the British Minister at Addis Ababa, Sir Sidney Barton- British Wireless.

EARLIER CABLES

Addis Ababa, Dec. 31. Ten Italian planes are alleged to have participated in the destruc- tion of the Swedish Red

Cross unli

The total casualties are still un-

It is officially stated that Com-known, but the latest report as mander Hylander, leader of the that all the staff were killed with Swedish ambulance unit, and an- the exception of Commander Hy- lander, Dr. Smith Holm, a male other Swede were wounded,

nurse and an orderly, all of whom are wounded.-- Heuter

Thirty Ethiopian patients were killed. Fitty Ethiopian male nur- ses and patents were wounded.'

The Italian raiding party con- sisted of twelve planes which flew over Ras Desta's forces and drop- ped leanets signed by General

FLAGS AT HALF MAST IN SWEDEN

Stockholm, Dec. 31 The bombing of Swedish Red

Graziani declaring that the Abys-Cross hospitals in Ethiopia, funds

sinians recently decapitated .cap

tured Italian airmen and there

tore reprisals were necessary,

A quarter of an hour later th planes flying at a height of sev eral thousand feet, dropped man heavy bombs, some alleged to b

abombs."

Two Italian patients on the operating table were among those

Filed Reute

ITALIAN PRESS CLAIM

Rome, Jan, 2. The Italian papers anticipate outs.de indignation at the bomb- ing of the Swedish Red Cross a say this will provide an unprece dented opportunity for the enem

A

INCREASE

FOREIGN TRADE TOWN OF HARAR TO

OF ITALY

Disorganised By Sanctions

(Special to the "Hong Kont Daily Press").

(y Telegraph, Copyright, Tale- graphic Manager Ordinance, 1801 Received, January 2. su pan.)

Rome, Jan. 3. Italy's foreign trade is assuming such a changed aspect under the effect of sanctions, that the neces- sity for its unifarm regulation and for the control of the foreign cur- rency transactions at last has led to the creation of a special under- secretariat for foreign trade and foreign currencies "directly under the personal direction of Signor Mussolini.

This new department will be endowed with all powers of cor-.! parations with the ministry. Its competence covers all economie re- lations with foreign countries, im- port and export, allotment of diyl- sions and the regulation of pur- chases of foodstuffs in the foreign countries for the state itself.—. Trunsncean Kuo Min

INDUSTRY AFFECTED

Paris, Jan: 2.

Several industrial undertakings In Modane in Savoy have given factory hands and office staff notice, because, owing to sanctions

against Italy, the works in ques-

tion have no possibilities of finding useful occupation for employees.

One bank in Modane asked for moratorium since considerable credit balances in Italy are frozen up by the sanctions— Transocean Ran Min.

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(From Our Own. Correspondent)

London. Jan. 2 London allver prices to-day were down 1/8 on "Spot," and unquoted for "Forward", as follow:-

Dec. 31. Jan. 2. Spot... 22-1/2

22-3/8 Forward..... unquoted unquoted

HIGH COMMISSIONER OF PALESTINE

(Special to the "Hong Kong Daily Press").

BE EVACUATED

Civil Population Ready

For Flight

Addis Ababa, January 2

From Abyssinian quarters it is stated that the intention is to evacuate the town of Harar altogether. Some time ago the military withdraw so that the town would not be bombed, but now also the civil popalation are required to withdraw as Italian Italian attacks are feared.

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- All important documents w) ass destruction would be a ser- ious loss. Eave already been tranferred to the railway station at Diredawn and on the orders of General Nasibo many officials left Harar and the rest are making, preparations to leave.

Meanwhile all the civil population is warned that at a given alarma or signal they must flee from the town and seek “safety in the woods and mountains.--Transocean Kuo Min.

FIGHT FOR DANANE

London, Jan."1.

ETHIOPIANS WITHDRAW

from

Parta, Jan. 1 Apart from a major engagement According to 3 message at Dariane on the Somaliland front | Addis Ababa, Ethiopian troops on to-day, the New Year: brought no the Tigre front have withdrawn marked change in the position of vome distance from the'r Unes the rival armies at death grips in

near Makale. northern and southern Ethiopia, A summary of the situation is con- tained in messages from the vari- ous sectors.

A Rome communique claims the capture of the town of Danane. situated to the west of Gorrahe!. and regarded as an important position from the point of view of

communications.

It is reported that Danane' was

only occupied after an extremely flerce engagement, in which there were several hand-to-hand clashes, both sides relying endrely on rifles and bayonets.

Italian air force observers esti- mate the Ethiopians lost 100 killed; and many more wounded, and that the Italian losses were numerically

less.

TROOPS CHEERED

With the issue of an extra ration

The withdrawal is stated to be due chiefly to the Italians' use of gas on December 23, against which the Ethicplans have no protection whatever.

Reports of the withdrawal lack

but official confirmation

it is

stated that the troops-commanded by Ras Muln Gusga were particu- larly concerned in the retreat. Re- their lines to the south of Addiabi, ports add that they have reformed

where

obscure.-

Reuter.

the

situation is most

HEAVY FIGHTING

Addis Ababa, Jan. 1. "It is reported here that 23 Italian officers have been slain in heavy fighting on the northern front during the past several days.

The forces of Ras Kassa, Ras of wine, and special suppers along Seyoum and Ras Mulu Guiga are an eighty mile front, Italian troops stated to be converging on Makale spent a cheerful New Year's Eve. In their advance. they have been or as circumstances would allow. opposed by stubborn defence and A constant watch, had to be main-both aides have suffered heavy tained "against surprise attacks. casualties.

In the Tembien region, troops spent the evening with rifles at their sides, while powerful search- lights on hilltops constantly swept the country. Reuter.

GREETINGS FROM KING OF ITALY

Talo

A ́Rome communique, unusually brief, states that nothing of tm- portarice has occurred on the Eritrean, Somaliland or Makale fronta ̈ Reuter.

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Warning By The Government

Thursday Match Results

London, Jan. 2. The following were the results of League football matches played to- day:

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Divison III. (North) Darlington

(Special to the "Hong Kong Daily Press").

Ordinance, 1804 | Aberdeen

By Telegraph, Copyright, Te graphic Messages Received, January 2, 7.30 p.m.):

3 York

Scottish Learne

3 Dumf'mline A. 3

0 Motherwell

Third Lanark

3 Airdrie

3 Dundee

Albion R. Cairo, Jan, 2. Clyde A solemn warning to extremist Hamilton elementa, especially to riotous Hearts students was issued by the Egyp-Kilmarnock 7 Ayr tian Government, which ordered Queen O'South 3" Arbroath the students to return immediately | Rangers 3 Partick to the University and High School. St. Johnstone 2, Hibernian`·

The warning emphasises that The Queen's Park v. Celtic match such "anti-British demonstrations was not played. imperil Egypt's friendly relations In a friendly match, Queen's Park with Britain and seriously pre- lost to Corinthians by the odd goal CELEBRATING NEW YEAR judice the negotiations which are in three-

now going on for adjustment by ] Ranter. treaty of Anglo-Egyptain affairs and is expected to terminate satis- factorily fears of the future.

By Telegraph, Copyright, Tela

By Talegraph,,¡, Copyright, graphic Message: Ordinance, 1895 graphic Messages Ordinance, 184. Received, January 2, 4.30 pm.} Bacvised, January 2; "1.30 p.m.} .

Jerusalem, Jan. 2............

Asmara, Jan. 2. The extension of the term of

The King of Italy has asked the office of the High Commissioner, High Commissioner for East Sir Arthur Wauchope, till 1941 Africa, Marshal Badoglio, to con announced here on Sunday. vey to the army, his New Year's regarded as confirmation that the greetings. The

message wishes Commissioner's plans for the con- officers and stitution were approved in Lori- soldiers of the land, sea and air

forces, also Black Shirts, work- I passed men and native troops, who have given 10

of their sense of duty and who are willing tune in the New Year, and tender's to sacrifice the best of good for thanks for the services to King and country."--

dan.

The draft of the constitution. however, has already been subject to violent contention both in Arab and Jewish circles, Sir Arthar Wauchope has been Commissioner since 1931 and if he serves "the full term of office will have beld the post longer than any of his

*predecessors. Transocean Kuo Min.

HITLER'S MESSAGE TO. THE PEOPLE

Berim, Jan. 2. A broadcast message from G.'. cellor Hitler" to the people of Ger-

was read to-day by Dr. |

message

non-commissioned

many proofs

Prensacean Kuo Mix.

PRESIDENT'S CONGRESS

ADDRESS

Washington, Dec. 31. President Roosevelt will deliver his annual message to Congress personally on Friday at 9.30 p.m.

The unusual hour has caused widespread anticipation that the strted message will contain"something of major importance, but the nature thereof cannot at present be pre- dicted.

for which were raised by national subscription, has created a feel- ing of horror and grief in Sweden, where many flags are flying at half-mast

The

"Fradaglight many newspaper Allehanda" says the news.comes as cloebbels. The

severe blow to the nation and is that the Germans appreciated the a crime against international law, present stable regime in contrast The dropping of bombs on an am- to the disturbances and unrest bulance is, says the Journal, ter-elsewhere in the world and added rible evidence of the ferocity of that Germany was 'a bulwark (

Italian methods in waging European discipline and culture against the menacing tide of bol-

the war- Beuter.

EMPEROR'S SYMPATHY

Addis Ababa. Dec. 31. The Emperor of Ethiopia has les of Italy to redouble anti-Ital telegraphed condolerices the

to Jan propaganda.

Queen of Sweden on the destruc- The papers claim that the Swed-tion of the Red Cross unit. Ro- ish officers wounded were not am presentatives of the Ethiopian bulance oicers but belonged

Red Cross are proceeding to Ras the Swedish Military Missio

Dasta's headquarters to-morrow. which was actually and actively Commander Hylander im aiding the Ethiopian forces. alive, but is wounded in the back.

-Reuter

Beuter.

RED CROSS MEETING Spelle Etockholm, Jan. 1 Prince Charles, President of the Swedish Red Cross, has been call- ed to the meeting of the Adminis- trative Council of the Red Cross

MISSION OF MERCY.

shevism...

Heuter.

on Monday, so its mission of mercy was extremely short-lived

IN MID-AIR

The warning ends..by threaten- Ing drastic action by the Govern ment if the agitation does not cease forthwith.— Transocean Kuo Min.

ANOTHER OUTBREAK

Cairo, Jan. 2. Nothwithstanding the

AIR MAIL HELD UP

(Special to the “Hoɑz Kona |

Daily Press").

London, Dec. 21. (ly Telegraph, Copyright, Rale

The Indian and Eastern alr mall Ordinance. graphic Mesogez

182.

from London, despatched on Bereited, January 2, 7.30 p.m.)

December 24, has been held up st Paris, Jan. 2.

Rutbah Wells, in Iraq for three Forty people who had deter-

days, owing to the aerodrome" at mined to have a good time cele-

Bagdad being rendered unservice- brating New Year at Chamonte by

Governable by heavy rains. making a trip to Brevent Glacier ment warning, students continue The plane. however, was able to.. on the cable suspension railway their demonstrations. Several resume its journey early this mor-. anxiously wondering whether their came to blows with the police to

a whole day in mid-air thousands from Elazhar University ning, and hopes to make up the

"greater part of the last time. adventure would end well or not. day. One student was seriously Reuter.

Just as the two cable cars were injured and eight members of the ravine, the cable became jamed. night over the deepest point of the police received slight injuries.

School students at Abbasia, several Seven hours of anxious work by shot guns against the Secondary Beuter.

The police were forced to use of whom were injured-

the engineers in the snow and darkness was necessary before the cable could be freed and the holi- day-makers, cold, hungry and tired out with standing so long, liberated-from-their-nerve-racking

predicament.--- Transocean. Kun Min.

SOUTHERN ENGLAND

FLOODED

London, Jan. 2. Floods in many parts of Southern England were further aggravated yesterday by heavy rain,” “and The message will be broadcasted although the forecast indicates throughout the nation and one of that rain will again become the reasons for the lateness of its general later, showers this morn- delivery is believed to be an inten ing were local. The extension of tion of reaching as large an authe dience as possible-- Heuter

SPARE PROPELLOR FOR GIANT LINER

London, Jan, 2

flooded area has become. serious in many parts" of · the Thames valley.

At Windsor and Eton the foods. are the worst experienced since 1929 and the river which at Windsor The Archbishop of the Abyssin-

Bridge is 50 inches above normal is still rising. The town of Eton 18/ an Church has sent mesenges to

surrounded by water and the play- Christian churches throughout the world, saying the Italian, invaders A spare propellor for the finer ing fields of the College and the are continually deapolling churches Queen Mary which will arrive at Windsor race course are under throughout the world, saying the Southampton from London weghe water. Italiani invaders are continually ing thirty-five tons and with V-The Thames Conservancy stated despoiling churches on the march; width of twenty feet was - tran- [ yesterday that yesterday's rate of desecrating sanctuaries and reported in a six-wheeled lorry now of river at Teddington was moving valuables. Some of the which crawled along at the rate about 1,500 million gallons in 24 churches nave, even been wanton- of five miles an hour,” Beveral hours. In many other parts of the ly and criminally burnt after being bridges en route were not, sim- country many roads are impassable ciently strong to bear the terrific and in the river valleys MARY weight and numerous detours bad, houses and bungalows can only be To be made. -

reached by punta Beuter

British Wireles

Addis Ababa, Jan. 1. An official statement is being made this evening regarding the bombing of the Swedish Red Cross looted, The Archbishon begs all unit ibm fallan planes To Christians to condemn juch out The Internationa Red Cross or understood that the Swedish am- rageous and tncelled ganisation has declared its inten-bulances only arrived at the front Beuter

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