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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, MAY 4, 1936.

ETHIOPIAN EMPEROR SEEKS SAFETY: EMBARKS ON

EMBARKS ON BRITISH WARSHIP

Hooligans Sack The Imperial Palace

FREE ACCESS TO ARMS

AND AMMUNITION ..

Natives In Top Hats And European Clothing

London, May 3.

Reuter's special correspondent at Addis Ababa in the course of the first message after the departure of the Emperor, den- patched from the Legation by wireless owing to closing down of the Government station, says that late yesterday evening, after a day of indecision, the Emperor, under pressure from the Em- press, decided that the only courie left him owing to the fallure of the League to support the overwhelming superiority of Italian armaments was to leave the country. He departed at midnight with the Empress and family for Djibouti, intending to carry, on" the struggle for independence through diplomatic channels.

The Emperor before his departure ordered the Imperial Palace at Ghelf to be thrown open to the people and allowed to hep themselves. Thereafter streams of men and women were seen running from all directions to Ghebl and later returned laden with clothing, beds, carpets, furniture, and arms of all kinds.

Ammunition damps were also thrown open and thousands of men carried off fu

of cartridges which soon sounded as though a great battle was progressing as the men tried out the new ammunition by firing in the air, but they had no intention of hitting anyone.

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DRUNKEN. ORGIES END IN DEATH

When the populace ressed that the Emperor and his ministers had gune, the townsfolk began looting the shops. Laughing men and wo- men were seen wearing tcp hats and European clothing. Later when much Hauer had been consumed. fierce wrangling over look began. Swords were drawn, and shots were angrily fired with the result that later many corpses were seen lying in the streets of the capital."

INFURIATED MOR

PALACE SACKED

Parts, May 2.

A cable reecived at the French Foreign Office from Addis Ababa states that the Imperia, Palace was sacked in the morning, and there are scenes of disorder and pillage. The Emperor joined the Empress and other members of the Royal Family at the last moment on a special train for Djibouti and they were expected to have arrived there to-night- Rauter.

SHOOTING AND LOOTING

London, May 2..

EMPEROR HAILE SELASSIE

ITALIAN POINT

OF VIEW

Alleged British Coercion

(Hong Kong Dally Press Special)

Rome, May 2.

Towards midday reports reached here that the Negus left Addis Ababa by train for the port of Djibou This sudden change in plans after a declaration made less than twenty four hours earlier that a determined fight to the very end was to be made, is at- tributed to the influence brought to bear by Sir Sidney Barton, the Addis Ababa who, in several long conversations with Halle Selassie, urged him to give up resistance and to take refuge in neutral territory, but not

LAST SCENE AT British Minister a

DJIBOUTI

Negus Makes No Statement

Djibouti. May 3.

EMPRESS MENEN

NIGHT MARCH ORDERED

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on British soll since this would Advance Guard Rush

almost certainly

Intensity the

existing terision between Britain and Italy and make negotiations for Britain much more difficult.

According to the reports reach-

It is reported that the Negusing here the Emperor has not yet with his family, who is expected abdloated but that if he crosses to arrive here to-day, has arranged the frontier this in itself will to leave aboard a British sub-

virtually amount to a renounce- marine for an unknown destina-

ment of the Imperial Throne. tion.~*

If the Italians are allowed to Router.

enter Addis Ababa without any obstacle then the end of the con- Bict will be greatly accelerated.

The fact that the Negus was

ADMIRALTY FACILITY

London May 3 The Admiralty announces that the destroyer Diana has arrived at Djibouti "as a means of communi cation if necessary."- Reuter

ABOARD WARSHIP

Paris, May 3. A message from Djibouti states that the Imperial train from Addis Ababa arrived early this afternoon. The Negus made no statement and immediately em- barked on a British warship with his sulte Reuter.

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WITHIN STRIKING

DISTANCE

Triumphant Entry Preparations

Rome, May 2.

It was early dawn when the Em- peror boarded a train: As soon as the news was known hooligans and disbanded soldiers sacked the A hush of expectation has fallen Palace. while armed gange roam-over Italy in anticipation of the ed the streets, shooting wildly, ootfall of

Addis Ababa, and the

An infuriated möb besieged the store of Mohamed All which was stubbornly defended by the Indian staff, supported by the British Con- sul, Mr. Hopegifi and his staff, and they were eventually rescued by a party from the British egacion.

Most of the British subjects took efuge in the Legation park where there is a well organised camp. ing indiscriminate y and continued newspapers have already printed Many British subjects repeatedly plundering throughout the day..

the stories of its fall, which wil dashed out in cars and lorries in The bulk of the foreign popula- be released when the news is con- order to fetch in to adfety isolated tion, however, safely made their fizmed. Europeans of all nationalities. way to the respective Legations many of whom had narrow escapes. and this evening it 18 authorita- Thrilling tales were told by re-tively stated that no foreign casual- fugees, many of whom lost their ties have been reported. houses and shops through pillage and Are Keuler,

LAST MINUTE DECISION ("Hong Kong Daily Fress" Speckai)

Paris, May 2. A telegram received by the French Foreign Ministry late on Saturday afternoon from Addis Ababa states that the Negus, who had declared his intention of leav ing for the western provinces and there raise a new army, decided at the last moment to take a special train for Djibouti accompanied by the Empress and vo other mem- bers of the Impera family. They are expected to arrive in the French port on Sunday,

Since Saturday morning plunder-

ARCHIVES REMOVED Meanwhile members of the Abyg- sinian Government, taking the Im- perial archives left the capital by car and it is believed they are heading for Gori. sixty mies south- west of Addis Ababa,

It is reported that two Italian columns are within striking dis- tance of the doomed capital. Landslides and thunderstorms have hitherto delayed the advance of the main column over the

pass between Dobra Sina and Debra Brehan, where the road rises from 5.000 feet to over 9,000. Workmen with spades and dynamite have cleared the way for lonies.

Marshal Badoglio has reported that he has left Dessle for the south behind the main column to participate in the triumphant en- try into Addis Ababa. It is stated

the Djibouti-Addis Ababa

Ethiopian circles in London stil Expect the Emperor will leave the train on Ethiopian soll, but other reports suggest he will proceed to Palestine. Britain or France. It is pointed out that if the Negus leaves that Abyssinia he will stil be Emperor railway service has been suspend- da jure a though no longer ruunged.- de facto-

·iteuter.

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"WAVE OF ENTHUSIASM

Rome, May 2. News of the Emperor's flight has ing has beçli going on in the capi- started a wave of enthusiasm in tal even the Imperial Palace hav-Italy which will swell until the

ing been robbed,

Reuter' Bulletin Service

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ACCORDING TO FLAN

Rome. Later. The advance on Addis Ababa is

proceeding according to plan,

states Marshal Badoglio in a com- munique. The Abyssinians are in fall of Addis Ababa.

flight on the southern front, and The Abyssialan Legation here Paitical circles, however, make | the Italian troops are concentrat- states that it has not yet received | Utle comment and declare that ing on the position resched In confirmation of the departure of the departure w have ifttle effect order to resume the advance. the Negus for Djibuti,

from a military viewpoint as the Many chiefs of Upper Ogaden are Italian advance is continuing ir making the act of submission, resistibly,

offering to co-operate against the

In view of the possibility of loot- ing and other disturbances before the arrival of the Italian troops. special precautions have been takip to protect the French Legation and French nationals. Fransocean - News Service.

SENSATION IN ROME

Rome, May.2. The reports reaching here via London on Saturday afternoon that the Negus and his family are in flight having left the Abyssinian capital by train for Djibuti on Sa- turday, caused a considerable sen- sation, here as apparently the facts must be as stated a'nce the chan-

It is stated that the Emperor's Abyssinians.- final mobilisation decrees had little | Acuter. : effect as the Emperor had been de- serted by the Rases.-- Reuter

STATEMENT BY MR. EDEN'

Purpose Of British Policy

London, May 2. Only a very general reference to

LEAGUE CIRCLES

IN QUANDARY Flight Of Negus Raises Acute Problem

Geneva, May 2.

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To Capital

ACTION ON FRENCH REPRESENTATION

Paris, May 3. A telegram from the railway authorities at Djibouti states that the Nigus and his family arrived safely.

According to the latest official reports received from Addis Ababa,

AMERICAN LEGATION

AS REFUGE

Correspondent Wounded By Sword Cuts

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DEAD BODIES VISIBLE FROM LEGATION WINDOWS

Roar Of Flames And

Rifle Fusillades

Washington, May 2

The United States Minister to Addis Ababa, Mr. Van Engert, In a wireless message states that the centre of the city is burn- ing. The city is in the hands of a mob pillaging without res- traint, and the roar of the flames is punctuated by incessant fusillades of rifles, while bullets are ricocheting against the walls of the Legacion.

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The house of the American Vice-Consul. Mr. Cramp, has been sacked, but he with other Legation members are unharmed. Thirty Greeks and six Russians, including women and chil- dren, have taken refuge in the American Legation owing to the Impossibility of reaching other Legations without risk of falling. into the hands of the mob.

Mr. Van Engert's latest despatch. timed 7 p.m. Abyssinian time, says two "American missions got through

Induced to take this step on the French nationals are safe at the word to say they are in no imme-

advice of the British Minister. has made a profound impression here and is interpreted to mean a change in British policy as fore- shadowed in the resolutions passed by the Conservative Parliamentary Committee.

Certain reserve" in the celebra- tions of the triumph Over the Negus is. however. being shown pending the receipt of news that the Emperor has crossed the frontier.-

Transocean Xeus Servina.

SILVER MARKET

(From Our Own Correspondent)

London. May 2. London Siver prices to-day were down 1/16 as follow:-

May 1

spot....

Forward

20-5/16 20-5/16

May 2 20-1/4 20-1/4

TALK WITH FRENCH MINISTER

Negus Seeks Advice. Before Flight

for

Paris, May 2... The news of the Emperors de- parture is hailed with relief and is regarded

justificadon as France's go slow policy. It is felt that the gordian goot of sanctions has now been cut

The Emperor's decision appears

to have been taken at the last moment according to information in official circles.

The Negus yesterday saw the French Minister and asked what impression will be made it his wife

and family left the capital. The French reply was they have no objection to their leaving and they would be very safe at Djibouti.

The Emperor then mentioned that perhaps he some day might have to leave but when the talk occurred he appeared to have no 'idea of doing so.—-

Reuter.

ITALIAN NOTE TO TURKEY

Refortification Of Dardanelles

refortification of the Dardanelles but reserving Italy's" attitude in the matter. Reuter's Bulletin Service.

Rome, May 2.. Italy has sent a note to Angora League circles are momentarily expressing readiness to discuss the completely non-plussed at the fight of the Emperor, which con- fronts Geneva with an unpre- nel through which it came is a the Abyssinian crisis was made by cedented problem. It is felt that wireless service of Sir Sidney Bar- Mr. Eden in a speech at Leaming- if the Covenant means anything ton, the British Minister at Addis | ton where he arrived late ̧to-day, † League action against Italy ought Ababa.

He dec'àred: "We must be pre- to be continued, but obvious'y the The news is all the more sur- pared to profit from the lessons of Italians will claim justification for

was an usurper.

Legation with the exception of the railway employees who remain at their posts at the railway station with which telephoule communica- tion has been cut off.

Two French proteges were killed in course of firing by the soldiery

and bandits.

In view of the gravity of the situation, the French Government communicated the facts to the Italian Government, which un- mediately telegraphed the Ita lan Command to hurry on the advance guard which last evening twenty Ave miles from Addis Ababa It is understood that the advance guard has been ordered on night march and is expected to reach the capital to-day-- Reuter.

TURKEY AND GREECE

Friendship Fact Benefits

diate danger, but otherwise condi- tions continue to be chaotic.

An American newspapet corres- pondent was wounded by sword cuts while driving through a crowd of rioters. who had apparent? seized large quantities of rifles and ammunition abandered by police troops.

Dead bodles are visible from the Legation windows, but so far по foreign casualties bave been TO-

ported.

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The report adds that much of the damage done has been due to drunkenness.— Reuter,

BRITISH OFFER ACCEPTED

New York, May 3. The American Government has accepted the offer of the British Government to extend facilities at the British Legation to American citizens In the event of trouble in Addis Ababa. The Americans num- ber about a hundred and are main- ly missionaries.

The news of the Emperor's flight A later wireless WES 1

message from gained streamer headilnes in the the American Ambassador at Addis | newspapers, some of which suggest Ababa, despatched at 10 pm.. re- that the Negus may be going to Porta that the Are is spreading and Geneva to make a supreme per- thousands of refugees are leaving sonal effort to secure peace.- the city.

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BUDGET SECRETS

LEAKAGE

Matter Still Parsued

London, May 2. Further consultations have taken pace between the Chancellor of the Exchequer and Chairman of Lloyd's regarding the rumours of leakage of budget secrets which The Turkish Foreign

arouse out of the unustial amount Rushdi Aras arrived here on Ba-occurred in the last few hours of business in budget risks which turday at noon and was met at

("Hong Kong Daily Press" Special)

Athens May 2.

Minister,

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CARNEGIE TRUST DECISION

Public Library Grants To Cease

"London, May 2. The Carnegie United Kingdom trust announces the approaching termination of grants for public. noted feature of its policy in past libraries which have been such a

others to

the railway station by the Greek before the budget statement. Mr years. The trustees are of opinion Premier. Metaxas, the Turkish, Neville Chamberlain is expected to in this field and some others that." Bulgarian, Yugoslavian. Rumanian, make another statement on and Soviet Russian Foreign Minis- subject af Commons question time standard

the they have helped to set up

which should enable: ters. After the reception, Rushdi on Monday.

It is considered likely in Parlia- work. The most important alloca

carry on and develop Araz proceeded to the Greek For- eign Office, where he had an hour's mentary cirdes that the Govern- tion in the programme of trustees talk with Metaxes on the political ment which is known to be deter- situation. Metaxas later told press-mined to have the whole matter ting a new departure-is for land

for the next five years-represen men that the conversations. had cleared up will decide if evidence settlement. The provisional amoune been of unusual cordiality.

now before the Chancelier appears is.. £150, 000, While there is no

possibility of treating and settle ment as a case of unemployment on an indefnitely large scale, in- vestigations have convinced the trustees that there is room for ex- periment on ̋carefuly planned lines for co-operative small holding schemes of thirty to forty families. each holding three to ten acres: of land in co-operative holdings.— British Wireltas.

In political circles here great to give any support to the allega significance is attached to

tion of leakage-to recommend the Turkish Minister's visit. the news-

appointment of a select committee

the

papery declaring that the Greco- to make an enquiry Turkish friendship pace recently

British Wireleta signed was a powerin instrument for peace, because, although direct- ed against nobody, it would mean joint action of the two states against anyone attempting any thing against the safety and in- tegrity of the two powers.

This Greco-Turkish friendship pact is regarded as the best guaran- tee for continued friendship be- `tween all the Balkan States that cannot but be strengthened by the Turkish Minister's personal visit to the Greek capital-

Transocean rias Service."

PASSENGERS FOR "HINDENBURG”

"American Millionaire Among Party

HORSE DRAWN VANS TO DISAPPEAR

Buchanan's Change To Motor Vehicles.

London, May "2. The well-known distillery Arm OL James Buchanan have decided owing to traffe conditions to re- place with motor vehicles the stable of splendid horses and fleet of coach-built, vans, the turnout of which has for many years been a noteworthy feature of London' streets. The fine appearance of

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vans with coachmen and

trouncers in distinctive livery has often been admired by visitors and has brought the firm many prizes in Eastern van horse parades in Preldrichshafen, May 2. Regent Park. The vans have also "Among the passengers for the been seen FAVOURABLE REPLIES

in the International first fight of the new"glant air Athens," May 2

Horse Show at Olympia.-. ship Hindenburg, are: The Lord | Hritish Wireless, The Turkish Foreign Minister Mayor of Frankfurt-on-Main. the the past seven months in a spirit their contention that the Negus Rushdi Aras, questioned as regards State Councillor, Dr. Krebs,

: the the remilitarisation of the Btraits, President of the Organising Com- It is expected that there will be said that the replies of af in-mittee of the Olympic Games, Dr.

DEATH OF POET diplomatic consultations between terested nations have been favour Lewald, the Australian polar ex- London, Paris and possibly Rome able to Turkey,

London, May 1. plorer, Sir Hubert Wikins; and the before the Council meets on May

The death has occurred of AE Rushdi. Aras has left for Bel-American milionaire. Mr. Leeds. Housman, the poet and Professor 11 in the hope of finding ground grade to attend the Balkan E-Both of the tatter gentlemen-are or Latin at Cambridge Univer for an understanding

being accompanied by their wives.sity-- Fleuter.

Transocean News Service:

Reuter's Bulletin Service.

prising inasmuch as the Negus was reported to have told pressinen on of realism and pursuit of the con- Friday that he would never aban- stant purpose of British policy. don the struggle. The assumption namely maintenance of peace. We reached by the press here is that have played our part not for im- this sudden complete reversal of perial or selfish motives and have attitude suggests that the war is nothing wherewith to reproach virtually over

ourselves."—~ sorron News Service.

Reuter,

tente conference.

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WILLIAM MORRIS

MEMORIAL

House To Be Adorned With Works Of Art

London, May 2: A permanent exhibition of works of art, the nucleus of which is formed by a magnificient collec tion including a splendid group of his own paintings given by the Royal Academician, Frank: Brang- wyn, is to be set up in his house in Wa thamstow in North East London in which the designer and poet William Morris was born The house now stands in a densely populated district and the ten- tion of the donors is to make it a^ memorial to Morris and in accord with his ideals to furnish and adorn it, with rare and lovely things for delight and inspiration of the people of the district... tp whom the house will belong British Wirclear.

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