1936-05-11 — Page 9

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, MAY 11, 1936.

PROCLAIMED: KING BECOMES EMPEROR

ANNEXATION OF ABYSSINIA PROCLAIMED: KING

Marshal Badoglio To Be Viceroy

NEW ROMAN EMPIRE

CREATED

Full And Unrestricted

Sovereignty

("Hong Kong Dally Press" Special)

Rome. May 10.

"The King of Italy to-day assumes the title of Emperor of Abyssinia and all territories and peoples of Abyssinia are placed under the full and unrestricted sovereignty of Italy". These mu- mentous decisions regarding the fate of Ethiopia were announ- ced by Signor Benito Mussolini to the Italian nation from the balcony of the Palazzo Venezia on Saturday evening.

The bursts of spontaneous enthusiasm which followed the proclamation of Abyssinia's "Incorporation in the new Roman "Im- perium" were simply indescribable. The deafening cheers of the immense crowd which had been patiently waiting for many hours" in front of 'Duce's official "residence, for a long time prevented Signor Mussolini from continuler his address.

Similar scenes were witnessed everywhere throughout Italy where practically the entire population had assembled in tional "roll call" to hear Il Duce's eagerly expected pronounce- ment which proclaimed the annexation of Abyssinia with following words:

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ALL KNOTS CUT BY THE SWORD

"Officers, non-commissioned om-

energies of the young generation cers and soldiers of all the armed of Italy has been disciplined. This forces in Africa and Italy, Black- is the tradition of Rome wni;n. shirts of the Revolution Italian, after conquering. associated the

at home women men and

and defeated peoples with her destiny. abroad. hear my words. The great

IMMENSE DOORWAY event takes place through the deck- stons which have been approved by the Grand Fascist Council and which you will now hear in a few minutes.

"The fate of Abyssinia is sealed to-day on May 9 in the 14th year of the Facist regime. All knots have been cut by the sword.

FOURTEEN-YEAR AIM

"The Fascist victory will have a permanent place in Italian history. Italy at last has its imperium which is a Fascist imperium, for fi bears the unmistakable marks of the Roman forces.

"This was the almm on whose at- tainment all the strength of the Italian nation Wis concentrated for 14 years: an empire of peace. For Italy wants peace for herself and for others. She goes to war oni if she ́s forced to do so by bostile powers.

WILL OF ROME

We will create

an empire of Civilization for all humanity and for a the tribes of Abyssinia be- Cause this is the will of Rome and our historical mission. A broad gap has now been opened into the future.

"I proclaim: Abyssinia and that tribes of Abyssinia are from to-day placed under the full and unres tricted sovereignty of the " Italian Empire. The King of Italy sumes the title of Emperor of Abyssinia.

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"The Italian nation itself has won its empire in battle. It wil} hold and defend it with armed forces against all enemies."~ Transocean News ServLO.

FUTURE RULE

Rome: May 9. The Fascist Grand Council mel a 10 p.m. after which the Cabinet met for three minutes.

Algnor Mussolini then made a speech to a huge crowd, and an- nounced an official decree placing the Empire of Ethiopia under the full and entire sovereignty of Italy, Abyssinia will be ruled by a Gov nor-Generar ̈ with the tide Viceroy and the Governors Eritrea and Somaliland will under him.

"The closes the period of Our history and opens another with an immense doorway towards the pos- sibilities of the future. Will you be worthy of it?" he asked. There Was a TOar of assent from the crowd.

Signor Mussolini said that "this cry was like a great oath which binds you before God and men to life or death."

The crowd throughout the speech showed such frantic enthusiasm that Il Duce hardly made one sen- tence without interruption with bursts of applause.- Reuter.

ALOISI TO OBJECT?

Rome, May 9. King Victor Emmanuel has sumed the title of Emperor imme- diately.

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It is noteworthy that In Sigtor Mussolini's speech he did not men- tion the League or other poweTS, with interests in Abyssinila.

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It is presumed that Baron Alois! will refuse to discuss the Abyssin- ian question at Geneva on Monday. He w deny the right

Wolde Marian, as a "subject" of the new Emperor to appear at Geneva, and he will claim that he alone repre- sents Abyssinia.-. Beuter.

ITALIANS OCCUPY

DIREDAWA

Important Railway Junction

Rome, May 9.

It is officially announced that the Italians have occupied Diredáwa- #leuter.

[Dlredawa is on the Djibouti~- Addis Ababa Railway about a hun- dred miles from the French Soma- land frontier and close to, Jijiga and Harzar where General Gra- zian's forces are active) -

'GRAZIANI PROMOTED ("Hong Kong Daily Press" Specia's

Rome, May 10. At the suggestion of Signor be Mussolini, in his capacity of War Minister, the King has promoted

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EMPEROR ASKS FOR JUSTICE

Member Condemned

By League

Jerusalem, May 9.

The nation which placed cota- plete faith in the League (whereo!

CONDITIONS AT BRITISH QUESTIONNAIRE ADDIS ABABA

Restoring Orderly Government

Addis Ababa, May v.

The Italians ate vigorously grappling with the task of restor-

REACTIONS

Berlin Press Criticises The Document

Ethiopia is still a member cannot ing crderly covernment. The dis- ENDEAVOUR TO DRAW GERMANY

belleve that the League won't seek reparation against another meni- ber which it condemned 25 the aggressor," said the Emperor in a statement to the press to-day.

""We ask Justice to be done to

tracted.capital city is divided intu four wards, each with their head- quarters manned by 70 Carabinieri, 30 frontlersmen, the latter pic- turesquely attired. and Custains. guards, who served in the war as

King Victor Emmanuel. who protect a weak nation against the infantry. „ has been proclaimed Emperor of ] sírosper.—

Abyssinia.

PROCLAMATION

BY ITALY

Extreme Reserve Everywhere

MINOR POWERS DISTURBED

London, May 10. Officials all over the world greet Signor Mussolini's prociamation with every reserve and everywhere they are reluctant to comment.

"That was what we expected." Was the only comment of Mr. Eden's entourage before leaving for, Geneva,

NEW DANGERS

Berlin, May 10: Ocial circles here decline to comment, declaring that Germany preserved

neutral attitude throughout

this has pot

changed.

and

The "Berliner Tageblatt" says that it is a big 'phantasy of fate that a Caesarian title should re- turn to lite, not in Rome Dor Byzantium, but in Africa. By I Duce's act Africa has moved near- er Europe. creating new questions and new dangers.- Reuter.

GENEVA SPECULATION

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AT HOLY SEPULCHRE

Jerusalem, May 9. The Emperor of Abyssinia is visiting London in three or four days' time. but the Empress is re- maining in Jerusalem, according to a member of the suite.

The Emperor rose at daybreak -o-day and walked to the Holy Sepulchre, where falling on his knees, he kissed the Stone and prayed,, after which he inspected the treasure of the chamber the Abyssinian convent. Here he delivered a moving address to 200 Abyssinians. mostly priests and nuns, many of whom wept and walled as the Negus told them to have courage and hope.- Reuter's Bulletin Service"

POISON GAS IN WARFARE

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Right To Use As Reprisal

ITALIAN ATTITUDE

Geneva. May 9. The Italian note to the League in reply to use of poison gas has been handed to the League under :he s.nature of Signor Suvitch- The note stated that by the Geneva protocol of 1925 Italy was .one. of the signatories which renounces the use of poison gas in war, but the note pointed out that the protocol has no legal aspects when poison gas is used as a re-

as Italy maintains that their use of gas was a reprisal for Abyssinian atrocities. The note added that neither the Committee of Thirteen nor any other League Committees have power over the 1925 protocol.

Geneva. May 10. Speculation is rife as to what the powers are likely to do, specially Britain and France. It is felt that France, though she has been will-prisal ing to some extent to turn a blind eye to Italy's aggression, never con- templated such a radical result.

All the minor states are disturb ed to an alarming degree- Peuter

AMERICAN POLICY

Washington, May 10. Little doubt is felt that the United States will adhere to the Stimson doctrine and decline to re- cognise the new situation brought about by force.

The public generally now accepts this as a fundamental of American policy. Reuter

“NEUTRALS"-IN DISCUSSION

Sanctions Failure To Stop War

HINT OF NEW LEAGUE

Italy suggests that the accusa- tions of both sides be submitted ao arbitration by an international organ such as the International Red Cross.

| Reuter Bulletin Service.

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The Carabinler are mathodic uy searching the native" houses and removing all obviously looted pro- perty and arresting its possessors. In the former town hall are Car- abinleri ófficers rece.v.ng streams 01 Ethiopians voluntar.ly surrend- daggers and ing their arms-swords, bayonets,

au descriptions most museum pieces, to guns, ranging from intlocks. al- brand- new Mausers and machine-guns.

The lower rooms are sheltering huddled crowd of Ethiopians of all ages and conditions awaiting Judgment, which is not ikely to be severe. as most of them are only accused of secreting loot.

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INTO A "DANGEROUS NET”

Hong Kong Daily Press" Special)

Berlin, May 10.

The British questionnaire handed in here on. Thursday finds more undivided approval in France than in Engiand opines the "Ber.. liner Tageblatt" which discovers the reason for this phenomenon and the two following references to the League of Nations pertain- ing to the questionnaire;

1. That the British Government feels justified in assuming that the question of conformity proposed in the non-aggression pacts with obligations of the League members will present no difficulties and that these pacts will be consummated within the framework of the League Covenant.

2. That the British vernment is sure Germany will deem it advisable to furnish further explanation concerning the words "separation of the League Covenant from its Versailles basis."

Both these allusion to the League, according to the paper, desire to dissociate the League from Versailles and which is bent an give, expression to the aims of French policy which

does not

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The Carabinieri are confronted | bringing all the European participants within the framework of the between Hvat claimants for looted with disputes worthy of Solomon Covenant, property. Others caught apparent-ftung" criticises the British attitude

The "Deutsche Allgemeine Zet- Others crucise. the memoran- iv red-handed contend that they

dum as too gentle, flexible and were merely removing thel: own

incomplete, but the general tenure is satisfactory in spite of every- property..

thing- Reuter's Bulletin Service.

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BURIED PROPERTY Reuter's correspondent 4.000 thalers recovered from bole in the floor of a native hut. The recovered property ranges from sewing-machines to suitcases and is piled higgledy-piggledy in the town hall.

OFFICIAL SATISFACTION

Paris, May 8. Although there is some surprise at the absence of mention of the problem of ex-German, colonies in the British questionnaire to Ger- many, official circles in France. are satisfied with the note,

Sir Erle Phipps, the British Am- bassador. delivered the question-

towards the Franco-Soviet Pact as revealed in the questionnaire and says that although this pact is directed against Germany. yeu the British document, by questions contained in it. endeavours to draw Germany into this "dan- gerous net."

Moreover, says the paper, the questionnaire creates the impres- sion that Britain attaches greater Brigands and disbanded soldiery value to collective pacts of a who Aed from the capital are ¦ universalist nature than to D now" infesting the countryside. effort to obtain a practical solution They attacked 3.4 ambulance. of concrete individual problems-naire king the driver, and indicting Transocean News Service. wounds on the remainder of the "etaff. They burned to the ground a large modern hotel 30 miles from the capital and

GERMAN CRITICISM

Berlin, May 9. Severtl threw the

German newspapers severely criticise the wording of the British questionnaire on the nature of its questions and expect ally its sudden publication which Look Germany by surprise.

German proprietor and his wife from the windows, compelling the woman to strip and surrender her clothing.

After defending the Bank Ethiopia for several days with "30

The "Frankfurter Zeitung" de- Askaris armed with old 1890 clares that the German Govern- rifies, the manager. Mr. Wright, ment cannot be expected to nail reached an agreement

down in a happy-go-lucky with the Itself Italians whereby he is reopening way 28 such questionnaires the bank to-day. The resources may easily lead into a blind alley. of the bank, amounting to 1,500.-

The "Hamburger Fremdenblats" 000 thalers, are reported to have says that the questions are 60

that beer placed at the disposal of the complicated

the German Italans,

reader needs enlightening foot

Mohammed All's Indian Store, notes- which älone among the large Reuter shops put up a succèssful defence. keeping the huge stocks in the building intact. is now besieged by urchasers and has practically sold out.

PALACE LOOTED

FRENCH RECEPTION

to the German Foreign Minister, Baron von Neurath, yesterday.

Paris is now anxiously awaiting the German reply, which they some

realise, however, will take

time to materialise.

The British note asks for "éluci-

dation of several points in Ger many's peace formula presented following the "coup" d'etat” ́in the Rhineland and for assurance that Germany is prepared to re- spect Inture commitments- Reuter.

COLONIAL QUESTION

London, May 3, Sir Eric Phipps is expected to see Chancellor. Her early next week on points arising out of the British questionnaire,

The Ambassador has instruc- tions in the matter contained in the despatch from Mr. Eden which Paris. May 9. instructs him to explain that the Press comments are generally points of the ques«ionnaire are not. favourably inclined towards the exhaustive and there are other: British questionnaire to Germany.matters which will have to be One, stated that the questions raised at a later date. Among were cleverly presented and Ger- these, it is understood, will be the many will find 'diiculty in evad- question of what Germany means by the claim for colonial equality and there is little doubt that the colonial question will be оде of the matters touched on in the Hitler-Phipps interview- Reuter.

ALLEGED ATROCITIES

Transocean News Service adds: The Italian Govemment reiterates its assurance that it intends to Just before the Negus departed abide by the provisions of the pro- | he ordered the inhabitants to de- tocol, but that it cannot admit fend the city against the Italians,ing a reply. that the protocol excludes the saying: "I give to you the "con- Another stated that the ques- right of retaliation for the purpose tents of the palace for your own tions were rather confused, but of suppressing #atrocities of such homes." The Ethiopians looted the fact remains that Britain. la an abominable character as have the palace thoroughly. Inciden- desirous to get down to negotia- been committed by the Abyssinian

tally' 30,000 thalers were

found❘tions troops."

under a sofa. They used their The note, goes on to say: "A arms mainly for brigandage and Government responsible for such shot the Emperor's thres. favour- atrocities, which are unthinkable ite lions, in civilised countries. has shown that the humanitarian spirit from which all the conventions and rules of warfare derive is allen to It. By having been the first to v olate the conventions and usages of warfare Abyssinia haa forfeited the right of appealing to these conventions.""

GREETINGS FROM VICEROY

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The Germans had a tough job defending the legation. They actually bought machine-guns from the attackers at pistol-point and then drove off their assafiants, with their own weapons.

A British Eubject Dr. "Impey, of the British hospital, which also held out thanks to the gallantry of the staff, states: "In the last

U. S. MINISTER

· PROMOTED

President Praises Mr. Engbert

Washington, May 9. President Roosevelt has promot- ed Mr. Engbert, Minister in Addis Ababa, and two consular assistants to grade one in the foreign service terlor.

NAHAS PASHA CABINET

Entirely Wafdist Complexion

Cairo, May 10. Nahas Pasha bas formed an en- tirely Waldist Cabinet with himigelf as Fremier and. Minister of the In-

Other Ministers are: Finance, Makra Mebeld; Foreign Affairs, Pasha; Commerce,

few days we have been operating in recognition of "conspicuous and

meritorious service." all day long and fighting all night

The President in a message: to | „Wasifghall long."

Mr. Engbert praising his "bravery | Abdel Gomaa; ́War and Marine, A Borrowful arrival at the Ger- and devotion" also sent a message General, Alfahmy Pasha: Com

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Geneva May 9. The so-called "Neutral" powers at a private meeting to-day dis- cussed the general situation aris.ng out of the Italo-Abyssinian conflict and falure of sanctions to end the war. The meeting which was attended by four Scandinavian

Dutch Foreign and

man Legation was a German drug- Ministers agreed to wait

gist, celebrated throughout Ethio- and see what

pla as Britain and France propose to do.

2 wonder-worker. He New Delhi, May 8.

amassed a valuable business, but The Spanish and Swiss delegates

"Lord Linlithgow, Viceroy of In- was left with only the clothes he will attend a subsequent meeting.

The neutral powers view w.thdia, has telegraphed the British was wearing. The looters

Indian Troop Bravery At Addis Ababa

Tan-

Marshal Badoglio will be Viceroy the Commander-in-Chief on the sympathy the eventual return of Legation at Addis Ababa sayingsacked his famous shop, leaving

of Abyssinia. Reuter

EMPIRE OF PEACE

Rome, May 9. "Signor Mussolini in the course of his speech said that Italy has at last got her empire which bears Izidestructible signs of determina-

Somall Iront, General Graziani, to the rank of “Marshal.... Fransocean News Service.

MENELIK'S NEPHEW ON MARCH

Jerusalem, May 9

Germany to the League- Reuter

NO DECISION

"please accept my heartiest con- a solitary 'bottle of castor-olj be gratulations on the splendid way hind.--

ASSASSINATION OF NAGATA

in which the troops defended the| Reuter," British Legation." The men are Geneva May 9.

upholding the best traditions of the meet'ng of the neutral Indian Army. The powers and representatives of leuter's Bulletin Servic Spain and Switzerland came to no decision.

tion and power of the Róman It is stated here that the repliew The spokesman of the group on Ethiopia should not predude the emblem. It is an empire of peace of Emperor Menelik and bitter the Counch, the Danish Foreign possibility of securing Armer because Italy wants peace for her enemy of Haile Selassie is march-Minister Munch, wil awal the foundations for the present League, self and all, but we shall defend | ing on Addis Ababa from the south course of events and act in con- but if it is impossible at present it against anyone who opposes us intending to fight the Italians in

to get any really concrete results with arms," he said, '

a supreme effort to gain the Em-

it will be desirable to consider the This empire is the goat to which peror's crown for himself—

formation of a new League based for fourteen years the eruptiva' Reuter'xTM Bulletin Berpics

on principles of Eight Beutor

sultation with his colleagues.

It is understood that the feeling of the meeting was that the failure of the League to protect

W!

Officer Sentenced To Death

to Mrs. Engbert saying "I have | munications, Mahmoud Nokrash!... only the greatest admiration for Heuter. your conduct."-- Reuter

BRITAIN'S ROADS

Plans For Coatly Programme

MURDER IN JAPAN

Tokyo, May 1

An employee who had recently been discharged on discifpinary grounds called on Mr. Furukawa, | Director, of the Electricity Burestr of the Railway Ministry, atta office and after a short" talk The highway authorities in Bri- stabbed and killed – him ・ The tain have submitted plans under assallant was arrested and hand- which £180,000,000 is to be spent ed over to the ponce..

London, May 9.

on roads over the next ave years Beuter,

in addition to many millions mor

Tokyo. May 10 mally spent on maintenance. The Hore Belista, yesterday stated that Lient-Col. Baburo Azawa has programine should eliminate all on every day since he had bik been sentenced to death for the weak bridges and provide for 850 appointed to ance there been murder of Major-General Nagata miles of dual carriage ways and net addition to the roads of, dálk at the War Office last Augurt.—-* 600 miles of cycle tracks.

vehicles The Minister of Transport, Mr.

Reuter,

British Pireless.