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ITALIANS BID FOR GERMANY'S FRIENDSHIP

COMMON IDEALS HUEY

STRESSED

WARM WELCOME FOR

ROME'S MINISTER

LONG

SHOT

GUARDS SLAY ASSASSIN

LOUISIANA SENSATION

Baton Rouge, Sept. 8. Senator Hucy P. Long, known

DIPLOMATIC STRATEGY Jas the “Dictator" of Louisianu,

KEPT SECRET

Berlin, Sept. 9.

A new Italian. bid for Germany's friendship is the interpretation which diplomatic circles put upon the unexpectedly early presentation of credentials by new Italian Ambassador, Signor Bernardo Attolico, to the Chancellor, Herr Adolf Hitler, yesterday.

the

The announcement of this move was kept secret un- til late last night.

was shot in the stomach in a cor. ridor of the State Parliament House to-day.. His assailant, an unidentified man, was instantly riddled with bullets from the of Senator Long's bodyguards. submachine guns in the hands

The assassin dropped dead; and

Senator Long has been rushed to grave condition. Strict censor- hospital, apparently in a very

ship has been imposed by the authorities.

It is understood, however, that an emergency operation has been

COMPLETE SURPRISE

Signor Attolico was to have presented his creden-performed upon Senator Long. tials three weeks hence, but the date was advanced at The shooting occurred in a cor- the Italian Government's request.

ridor between the State Senate and Representatives' Chambers, The new Ambassador was received by Herr Hitler and was a complete surprise to and by Baron von Neurath, the Foreign Minister, with the guards who were

with the the usual military formalities. He is the first Am-Kingfish."

Senator, popularly known as "the

bassador to present his credentials to the German Chan- cellor on Sunday in many years. Signor Attolico, in speech, stressed the advantages of good friendship and voluntary co- operation between the two countries. He laid stress, too, upon "the extra- ordinary elgnificance for peace and balanco of strength among nations we now have," referring to Italo- German friendship.

A

warm

He added: "We may acquire this to a still higher degree,"

In reply, Chancellor Hitler re- ferred to the common ideals of Fascists and National-Socialists.—| Router.

Geneva, Sept. 8. Press reports from Rome that →Signor Benito Mussolini, Italy's Prime Minister, would like to see Stress a further conference at before the settlement of the Italo- Ethiopian dispute was discussed. were received sceptically here.

No ofcial suggestion of this natura has been heard and such im- a conference appeurs to e possible when a Committee of the League of Nations Council la al- ready dealing wila the problem.

INTERESTS CONFLICT

}

A man dressed in tropical "ducks" fired a revolver at Sena- tor Long as he passed.

As Senator Long fell to the ground the usual escort of two hefly gunmen loosed a hall of bullets from sub-machinegung and'

unknown punman as he was icaving the Louisiana State Legislature Senator Huey Long, who was seriously injured when shot by an at Baton Rouge.

Canadian-

American

Reciprocity

the assassin crumpled to the floor, REDUCTIONS SOUGHT literally riddled with slugs.

Áa

CROWD GATHERS

AT GENEVA shooting spread, and it did spread

DEADLOCK FEARED IN COMMITTEE

+

EDEN'S PLAN BLOCKED

(Special to “Telegraph")

fly Telegraph, Copyright, Telegraphie Mes Ordinance, 1894. Received, September 1. 18 )

Un the

Geneva, Sept. 9. Conflicting interests Committee of Five have apparent- Moranye it is recalled that they bulked Great Britain's bulldog Paris tri-power conference falled determination to rush through to reach any solution, although the new proposals for the settlement terms which were then offered to of the Italo-Ethiopian conflict to Slynor Mussolint were considered Rome. generous and as far as Ethiopin

Polish

man.

soon as the ŋows of the

like prairie fire despite the cen-

GUNMEN RAID....

MAIL VAN

One Guard Killed In S'hai Fight

Shanghai, Sept. 9. An.armed guard was kill- ed and two postal workers seriously injured, being later sent to hospital, when a gang of Chinese gunmen daringly tried to loot a truck which had just entered the compound of the General Post Office here this morn- ing, with collections from branch offices totalling $91,000.

The desperadoes opened fire when resistance was offered, and fled. So far, only one suspect has been arrested. Reuter.

IN TARIFFS

NEGOTIATIONS

PROCEED

re

China's Ills

Reflect On

U.S. Exports

COTTON, WHEAT AND TOBACCO

PURCHASES SLUMP

(Special to "Telegraph")

Washington, Sept. 8,

PREDICTED PLAN FOR WAR

ITALY TO AVENGE ADOWA MASSACRE

ETHIOPIAN TRIBESMEN MASSED IN PATH

Addis Ababa, Sept. 8.

Revenge for the slaughter of the Italian army by the Ethiopian tribesmen at Adowa, in 1896, will be the first Italian aim in the event of a war with the Negus' forces, it is understood.

The first attack, it is believed, will be made from the north, where General Delbono is in command of a powerful and modernly equipped force. He will con- tinue onwards from the town of Adowa, whose popula- tion is about 5,000, souls, to Axsum district, where the Ethiopian lord Ras Seyoum commands a force reliably estimated at 305,000 men.

Ras Seyoum is expected to refuse battle for some time, allowing the Italians to advance, and then to harrass them in a systematic guerilla campaign, seek- ing to undermine the morale of the invaders.

SHATTERS SPEED RECORDS

BRITISH DRIVER ON UTAH FLATS ·

The Italians are said to have 100,000 white troops in Eritrea, in addition to some thousands of

native soldiery, but they will run the risk of having their flanks seriously harried by the Ethiopians' guorilla, tactice their Itnes of communication gradually lengthon.

It is known that there are 60,- 000 Ethiopian troops, reportedly well-armed, near Gendar.

The plan of campaign in the south is expected to consist of a slow. and cautious advance on the part of 100,000 Italians, under command of General Graziani. But in this campaign the Italians must suner from the intense heat and reinforcements will likely be needed before any really danger ous attack can be launched

The Ethiopian tactics in the of great salt flats of Utah today in The main stand will probably be south are an uncertain element.

ON PRACTICE' RUNS

Bonneville, Sept. 8.

speed driver,

Ottawa, Sept. 8. Valuable reciprocal tariff ductions between Canada and the United States were

among the suggestions dealt with in corres-

Questioned regarding the drag- pondence between the Canadian tie slump in the exports of United Minister to Washington and the States commodities, officials of the United States Government rucent- Department of Agriculture to-day George Eyaton, racing over the ly, and now published.

explained that in the

CANO

The

British

The letters relate to proposals cotton the slump was largely due what was regarded as a practice made before the key elty of by Canada for a reciprocal trade to the decreased Chinese purchas-apin, was later informed by the Farrar, but here, as in the north, agreement botween the twofing power plus increased Chinese American Automobile Association Governments.

production.

officials that he had been officially it is probable that the tribesmen Canada's suggestions include the

timed for five distances and that will depend upon their knowledge extension of intermediate tariffs

They pointed out that the total he had broken world's records in of the terrain, their hunting craft and their own climate to defeat to the United States, Involving the exports of cotton to all nations each of them. reduction of the present rates on totalled only half the exports for per hour over fifty kilometres and

for the first seven months of 1935 He, travelled 168.32 kilometres the Invaders.-Reuter. Fover 700 Items, with further re-the samo period in 1934 while the traversed the fifty mile distance ductions which are included in porcentage of total business re- at the improved average of 100.38 trade treaties with other foreign mained the same. countries.

LANSBURY MAY DROP

specified this year was due partly to de- 150 s COMMAND

WAR

miles per hour. Instead of Mr. Anthony Eden, the British could be expected to go. These spokesman, urged the Committee

It is suggested that the United In the case of leaf tobacco they for the 100 kilometres distance, diminishing, his apced was better terms Signor Mussolini shortly to submit a

States should in turn reduce by said that the terrific decrease being 161.136 kilometres per hour, compromise plan to refused.

fifty per cent. the existing Ameri- during the first seven months of and his time for the 100 miles was the Council of "The Committee of Five, compris-September 14.

the League on

can tariff rates on ing the spokesmen of the British, stiffened when Sir Samuci Heare His attitude was

number of natural products, increased purchasing power but French, Spanish,

and brought a

cluding timber, fish, potatoes, principally to the fact

over the 200' kilometres' distance that the Turkish Governments, will resume British Prime Minister that the sorship, an excited crowd gather- agricultural products and several chased stocks of tobacco far ex held by the American, Jenkins,

message from the TAURONZAMELENA

milk, live cattle and a number of Chinese in past years have pur-

was 168.552 kilometres per hour. work to-morrow in a somewhat Cabinet was supporting him to aed around the Parliament build- minerals.

The recorda were previously CAMPAIGN AGAINST more difficult atmosphere than Insy

ceeding their current needs and who broke inge.

John the Briton, week's, for while the Committee

Negotiations are proceeding-that such purchases were mado will meet privately there is likely.

However, Mr. Eden was con- only last night in order to rush

The Legislature was convened | Reuter.

when the price was low.

Cobb's marks, only two weeks ago. The previous American records to be much public discussion of fronted first with the French the Italo-Ethiopian dispute in the fears of haste, lest it compromise Senator Long approved. It is not through a batch of bills which

In the case of wheat the officials for the various distances were: pointed out that during 1933 and 60 kilometres, 144.12 kilomètres League of

newly-won Nations Assembly, the

friendship. opening the same day.

1934 when the Pacific Export per hour. appears tokely that he will be able to direct

60 miles, 147.16 miles per hour; .... It is Henerally hoped that anticipate that Italy would reject their passage even if he recovers.

Agreement was in effect large supplies of wheat wore shipped to

100 kilometres, 148.49 kilometres nothing will be said at this session any offers of Ethiopian conces- An eye-witness states that he of the Assembly which will throw slons."

China from the North-West at the per hour: saw blood pouring from Senator

world price upon which the Gov- Long's mouth as he was carried

ernment paid the shippere the from the state building. -

difference between the world and Per hour-Reuter. domestic prices, whereas in 1935 no exports subsidy plan had been operated

stances.-Router.

Great Britain.

Franco

Franco-Italian

HAD WARRING

LOCAL DOLLAR -

ADVANCES

In addition, duo 'to the produc- programme, only

fresh obstacles in the way of the - Secondly, Spain was caught

MARKET VERY Committee.

between her customary insistence Theoretically it is possible for upon pursuit of a strictly moral

QUIET the Assembly to formally seize the course and her own African and Only last month Senator Long dispute and take it into its own Mediterranean Interests, with the alleged, in a speech before the this morning, the oficial rate on The Hongkong dollar rose 1/8th hands, but this course would not former expected to prevail, lead- Fedora! Senate, that a plot had opening being 18. 11.7/8d. Inter- appear likely under the circum: Senor. Madariaga to support been hatched to assassinate him bank rates were 28. 0.1/8d. sellers tion control on the floor of the Chumbor. But and 29. 0.3/18d. sellers. The enough whant Thirdly, Turkey shares the the story was not taken seriously. market was quiet, but the tone take care of the United States BRITISH DELEGATE

Soviet view that any Franco-Reuter. London, Sept. 8.

British proposal will be viewed

steady.

domestic needs Sir Samuel. 116are, the Foreign with suspicion, and because of

In London,'' silver · advanced Secretary, flew to Paris this after-Turko-Italian rivalry in the Bal-

1/16th on Saturday. Indla bought, do not expect a bettor Chinese The officials indicated that they' non en route to Geneva for the kans there is no assurance that

and speculators sold, the market tornal condition of China improves while China operated both ways, business situation until the in- opening of the League Assembly Turkey will support a compromise

on the British plan.

being steady:

considerably-United Pross,

to-morrow.

"I am looking forward to working with M. Laval, the French Prime Minister, and shall do what. I can for peace," said Sir Samuel.- Reuter

to hospital

apparently

In the stomach,

Later.

was produced to

100 miles, 160.72 miles per hour; 200 kilometres, 151.40 kilometres

RECOVERY OUTLOOK.

GOVT SPENDING AS IMPETUS

marked progress towards recovery

Washington, Sept. 7. Washington analysta expect

SEEKS UNITY OF CHURCHES

(Special to "la.ograph")

London, Sept. 8. The likelihood of Mr. George Lansbury resigning the leadership of the Labour Party, as a result of the Party's attitude towards the League of Nations and the Abyssin- fan dispute, was indicated in an interview, which Router had with him to-day.

Mr. Lansbury stated that in no circumstances could be support the use of armed force, even by the League. "My colleagues and I may profer the Party to choose another lender," he added.

TIGHT-LIPPED

Baton Rouge, Sept. 8. maintained in the reported shoot

member of the Church of England, The strictest censorship is being ing of Senator Huey P. Long.

Mr. Lansbury, who is a devoted The House of Representatives the Committee, Poland, has not and Senator Long had walked in. taken

Meanwhile, the fifth member of had just adjourned at 9.20 p.m.

during the next few months. Gov-is conducting a campaign to induce clearly defined its attitude. The to the corridor, to be Immediately wounded

ernment spending will bo an organised Church leaders personally activo. business stimulant.

to confront Signor Mussolini in an Polish stand is uncertain, despite surrounded by a crowd, when a United Press.

- PATRIOTIC NAMES

The outlook is generally good; effort to preserve peace, promises (Continued on Page 5.)

Bank credit is expected to expand his continued loyalty to AT GENEVA

the. rapid. auccession of shots rang

Rome, Sept. 8. slowly.

Labour Party-Router Special. Genova, Sept. 8.

out. The crowd scattered in a Senator Long's assailant, whose All animale attached to the Sir Samuel Hoare arrived here Eden, the British Minister for prostrate.

The Administration is fubllant panic, and Sonator Long was seen body was perforated by fifteen Italian Army must bear Italian over the formation of Morgen, DISCOUNT RATE RAISED to-day at 4.80, p.m.-Reuter,

League Affairs, that. Mr. Stanley

sub-machine-gun sluge, has been hames, according to a decree of Stanley & Company, considering MESSAGE: TO EDEN

Bystandore said Senator Long's Identifled Dr. Carl A. Weiss, a the Ministry of War, which ob- this new development as indicative Baldwin, the Prime Minister, and bodyguards shot and killed a man kan Bau surgeon on in-law Jects to the tendency of the officers of a likelihood of major financing The Bank of Italy to-day ad-

Rome, Sept. 8. Geneva, Sept. 8the Cabinet are fully supporting they believed to be Senator Lonks of Judge A. H. Pavy, of Opelousa, to give their horses Franch or No change is expected in the vanced its rate of discount from Bamuel Koure has brought the line he has taken in the Italo- sesassin.

Assuring Mr. Anthony | Ethiopian dispute. Reuter

bittor anti-Long leader. English names, and order them to Treasury's allvar. polky, Swan, 416 per cent. to five per cont Others sold Senator Long was | United Pres

changerekenler: – vecial.

Culbertson and Prits!

Reuter