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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1,

1935.

日四初月九

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ETHIOPIAN MOBILISATION MAY HASTEN WAR

BORDER CLASH

INEVITABLE

ITALIAN PLANES

CROSS FRONTIER

FRANCE PROMISES TO ASSIST BRITAIN.

1804.

(SPECIAL TO “TELEGRAPH”)

(Bu Telegraph. Copyright, Telegraphic Messages Ordinance,

Received, Oct. 1, 8 a.m.)

Rome, Sept. 30.

It is learned in authoritative quarters that the Ethiopian order for general mobilisation may force Italy to order her troops to advance in order to ensure the safety of the Italian colonies in East Africa.

It is claimed that Emperor Selassie is unable to control his feudal lords, who are the leaders of his fight- ing forces, and that it would be impossible, for him or

The Emperor of Ethiopia has ordered the mobilisation of his Army for to-day. Pisture shown in- fantry at bayonet practice against strawe-filled sacks.

SPORTING

AIRMEN

them to avert a frontier clash when 1,000,000 Ethiopians IN COLONY

are in arms.

Afternoon newspapers to-day state that the Italians' test mobilisation of 10,000,000 men, women and children is “very near.”

The newspapers are also attacking Great Britain, saying that any nation which condemns mobilisation desires to accept responsibility for a European war. United Press.

TRIBES SAVAGE

Awashi, Sept. 30.

The general' mobilisation' order has unleashed savage emotiona amongst the Ethi quan warriors, who are always fanatical.

In the mountains every mar and woman is obtaining arumuni- tion and is determined to kill as many Itálians na possible,

A massacre, says an observer, will be the only way to quell Em- peror Selassic's followers-United Press,

BOMBERS OVER FRONTIER

Addis Ababa, Sept. 30.

flown Italian bombers have over Ethiopian territory with the object of frightening the Ethiopian patriots, and have actually fired with machine guna.

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FRANCE TO AID BRITAIN?

WILL FIGHT IF ITALY ATTACKS

WARSHIPS MOVING

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Hostilitles are therefore be lieved to be imminent.

Paris, Sept. 30. It is learned officially that Great

It is learned that the Ethiopians Britain has asked for France's have been ordered to avold pitched attitude in the event of any nation battlea and to fight

from attacking Britain while she is en- ambush, following the principles forcing League sanctions. of guerilla warfare and sniping at the enemy.-United Prass.

RUMOUR OF ATTACK

An official spokesman said: "France will be forced to ald Britain if Italy attacks her while she is enforcing the - Lengue's | sunctions.".

Geneva, Sept. 30.

Officials indicated that such a Rumours that the Italians, have crossed the Ethiopian frontier have specific act would call for military caused League officials to prepare and naval aid under the existing for the sudden convocation of the agreements. The Council to consider penalties. Amutual assistance is Longus spokesman

sald

question

of

now under that discussion by the nations' ropre- the Council would be called to an sentatives-United Prean. emergenty meeting the moment the

reports were verified.

from

Telegraphle verification Ethiopia will be acceptable by the League.

REPORT DENIED

TRAVELLING BY EASY STAGES.

MEXICO TO EUROPE

BRITISH

TROOPS SUFFER

CASUALTIES IN Mohmand WAR

TWO OFFICERS KILLED

The first persons ever to have

-Simla, Oct. 1. round-the-world engaged In 1

Two British officers have been pleasure flight ‚ arrived ' 'hero yesterday. They are Fritz Bieler, killed and three wounded and be tween 70 and 80 other ranks are former Gorman war ace and now

n naturalised Mexican citizen, and casualties in fighting with the Howard L. Farquhar, Secretary of Mohmands, according to an official the British Legation in Mexico communique. City.

Peiping.

CALM IN MEMEL PRESERVED

SECOND DAY OF ELECTIONS.

PRO-GERMAN' POPULACE

Memel, Sept. 30. The second day of the elections! passed off quietly, but at Schnelz many electors complained of not! being able to vote..

Journalists touring the polling stations received an uproarious welcome from the population, which held impromptu pro-German demonstrations under the eyes of the silent Lithuanian police.

BLACK ARMIES ON MARCH

ITALY STARTLED AT MOBILISATION

ETHIOPIA NO LONGER OBJECT OF FUN

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(By Telegraph. Copyright, Telegraphic Messages Ordinance, 1804. Received, Oct. 1. 8. a.m.)

Rome, Sept. 30. The prospect of imminent mobilisation in Ethiopia seems to have made the people here pause and think.

They no longer make fun of Ethiopia, but talk seriously of the fact that that country is capable of mobilising a million and more men, compared to the quarter million Italy has at her disposal in Eritrea and Italian Somaliland.

Meanwhile the preparations for the defence of Italy's coast goes on at home and troops still leave for the East African adventure. Another 15,000 fighting men left Naples to-day, bringing the total of the week to 30,000.

GIANT LINER ASHORE

NEARLY 1,000 ON

"BOARD

BRITISH SHIP GIVES HELP

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New York, Sept. 30,

An armoured train, equipped with six inch, guns, will shortly be put into operation along the const lines between Rome and Genoa. The train is to assist in guarding against sea, or air attacks," and capocially the coast stretch from Civica Vecchia and Pisa.

In the neighbourhood of tho naval base at Spezia another train: has been equipped with anti-gas devices and will

commence im- mediately to demonstrate before every town in the country the best meang-of-combatting gas attacks With the special approval of Signor Museolini anti-gas pro- paganda is being carried out by means of phonograph records. Renter Special.

The communique explains that The two adventurers have com certain tribes were allowed to re- pleted the first and most hazardous

The open manner in which the de- portion of their jaunt by suc- turn to their own country after cessfully flying from Mexico City, expressing a desire for peace. The monstrations were held indicates

NEUTRAL OBSERVERS vin the United States, Alaska, Government then suspended air that the populace is not in any Anadir (Siberia), Manchukio and operations over Sasi and the coun-state of political suppression by

Geneva, Sept. 30. try was invited to join the tribes the Lithuanians, but it also affords

impressive evidence

the of

The three experts who have been The two airmen will remain in and send in their jirgas.

strength of pro-German feeling in

studying the proposal to send obser Hongkong for two days, after

However, while reconnoltring the Memel territory..

With 450 passengers and 5261 vers to Ethiopia have not yet finish- which they will continue their

light to Bangkok. They are

not from Wachs Jawar camp British Meanwhile, speculation has been

aroused by the unexpected arrival crew. aboard; the 24,149-ton Hol-ed their report, but it will be ready adhering to a set itinerary, but troops were heavily engaged by of Herr Hitler at Koenigsberg, land-America Alner Botterdam, and in the hands of the Committee of Thirteen when that body are flying by easy stages, remain- Lashkars. The tribesmen suffered accompanied by General von Blom- went hard aground on a reef at meets on Thursday. ing in elties or outlandish centres very seriously

berg and General von Fritsch, but Morant Cays Island, in the Car when they feel in the mood · far

deliver an Important speech at stretching their legs.

From Bangkok they will fly to and tudin, hunting, shooting fishing all the way. The itiner gry calls tor subsequent flights to Persin, Egypt and finally to Eyr-

ope.

TREASURY RETURNS

STRIKING GAINS IN BRITAIN

(Special to "Telograph")

This flouting of attempts to rumour that Hitler Intends to ribean Sen, whilst returning from

establish friendly contact with the Tilsut, on the German side of the upper tribes has caused the Gov-Memel River, to-morrow, lacks crnment to reconsider its whole at-official confirmation-Renter. titude towards the tribes.

THE CASUALTIES

The casualties occurred among the men of the Fifth and Twelfth Frontier Force Regiments during recent Mohmand operations and in- cluded:

AIR MARSHAL

PASSES

SIR VYELL VYVYAN'S FINE RECORD

Killed. Captain G. Meynell- and Lieut. A. P, S, Rendall;

London, Sept., 30: Wounded.-Major S. B. Good and

The death is announced of Air Lieut. G. J. Ifamilton, Reuter.

Marshal Sir Vyell Vyvynn, K.Gil, ANOTHER VERSION

D.8.0., at the age of 60 years, and Paris, Sept. 30.

Formerly of the Royal Navy and Official circles deny any kow

London, Sept. 30.

the Royal Air Force, Sir Vyell ledge of the reported British re-

In the punitive (By Telepark, Copyright. Telegraphie Mas An ambush of troops, with Vyvyan served The League must ascertain first quest for assurance that France

October heavy: casualties, is reported from naval expedition against the King 7 Dome whether the reported Italian troop would come to the aid of then Ordinance, 1886. Received,

London, Sept. 30.

the North-West Frontier of India; of Benin in 1897, was on the staff movements are preparations for British Fleet if it were attacked

A few weeks ago, a force of Bri-jof the R. N. War College from 1911 invasion, or an accomplished out by Italy in the Mediterranean.

Striking increases both in re-tish and Indian troops occupied a to 1913, and served in the Dar It is now authoritatively stated

arca danelles in 1914-15, being awarded of aggression, and the latest reports! have indicated they were merely the that, an urgent meeting of the venue and expenditure are. the position in the Mohmand

of the during negotiations with the the D.S.0., the Legion of Honour, former. In Rome there. Is no. Cabinet may possibly be held to-outstanding. features knowledge of, troop netivities at morrow and observers are of the Treasury returns for the past tribes, following disturbances in the Orders of St. Anne and the

that region.

Rising Sun, the Americaji Dis- Assab, Untual or Asmara-United opinion that the rush to hold this year, ending on September 30,--

Early yesterday, a company en- tinguished Service order, and the mooting ia Inspired by the desire

Revenue Increased over £18-gaged on a reconnaissance move Grand Cordon of the Redcomer. of the French Government to reach000,000 and expenditure nearly ment westwards from Nahakki He retired from the R.A.F. in n decision which can be presented £18,000,000. The Budget as Paas was attacked by tribes in 1926, Reuter,

.Prcus.

GRETNA GREEN MARRIAGES

meets on Octobor 2. Its

to the British Government when it framed on the assumption that the greatly superior numbers, which probably on the subject of French evenue increase for the whole had been in close concealment. assistance in the event of an attack year would be £18,000,000 and ex- Hand-to-hand fighting took place, und there were heavy casualties upon Bditain that the Cabinet will enditure £25,000,000. dobnto policy-Reuter.

- Income Tax increased £1,800,000, on the British side. One British officer was killed and two 2 aro

PARIS AGITATED

Paris, Sept. 30:

London, Sept. 30 The Secretary of State for Scotland, Sir Godfrey Collins, an- nounced in Edinburgh to-day his intention to set up a committed to inquire into the marriage laws of

It is rollably learned that Scotland, and the changes, if any, which are desirable, with particu- Franco has strengthened her naval lar reference to marriages, at forces in the Mediterranean and Gretna Green--British Wireless

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GOLD ARRIVES

West Indies cruise.

The advica of the French ex- plorer M, Marcel Griaulo is being sought. The first attempt to float; the

The problems of finding suit- liner was unsuccessful, and the able landing grounds and airmen British steamer Arguani is now with a knowledge of the language. taking of the passengers and

of the Ethioplans and getting- to Kingston, conveying them Jamaica, sixty miles away. Rethem to the spot in the short time. available, present great difficul- ter Special.

ties. It is generally believed, A United Press message states therefore, that the experts will that the passengers and crew.are probably report unfavourality being removed as a precaution, against the despatch of a mission, the actual danger to the lackReuter, being slight.

Millionaire Offends

SHOUTED INSULTS AT. ITALIANS

FORCED TO LEAVE ITALY

Rome, Sept. 30.

·EMPEROR COMMANDS-

Addis Ababa, Sept. 30. Kassa, Ras

commander of Ethiopia's northern army of 250,- 000 men, has made preparations for

a war lasting two to three years, having laid in large supplies" of food which is buried in various spots around his headquarters.

An aeroplane service, which will keep him in close touch with the Emperor, has been arranged. Planes will reach him twice weekly

The Emperor will probably supervise operations on all fronts: directing Ras Kassa, the fighting at. Ogadon and in the east in Deasye-Router.

Count and Countoses

The American millionaire, Mr. James Donoghue, cousin of the offensive, so he was askod heiress, the former Miss Barbara tho country." Hutton, has been expelled from Italy for leaning from the balcony- estate duties nearly £8,500,000, missing, ons believed killed. Two

New York, Sept. 30. of a lending Rome hotel and shout and Customs and Exciso £6,000,- Indian officers are missing and valued at $16,008,000, has arrived Abyasinin

Another shipment of gold, ingat passers by "Long live 000.

three British and two Indian from the Netherlands together The chief: Item of unforeseen officers were wounded. In other with 286 cases of unestimated Mr. Donoghue, was, escorted to foundly regret the expenditure was £5,355,000 on the ranks, thirty-four are reported value from British India and the railway station by detectives. They wish to dissoci expansion of the Royal Air Force.missing and forty-six wounded: 0,524 bars of British silver. An official spokesman told Reuter from Mr. Donoghue

British:Wiralenne

United Prese.--

that "Donoghue's behaviour was Reuter Pa -Router-Special.

the latter the former

good friends of Italy Maiyani, neo Barbara Issued a statement say