WOMEN’S WAR WORK.
MAKING OF BANDAGES. PRINCESS AS LEADER, ADDIS ABABA, August 17. The Ethiopian Women’s Work Association is in operation. The president is the Emperor’s daughter, Princess Tsahai, aged 15, who speaks fluently English, French and German. Meetings are being held for the making of bandages and other useful war work. Reporters are admitted to the lofty throne room to hear a speech by the Emperor, who was seated on a cushioned divan with a crimson canopy supported by gilded pillars. The ceremony, which was brief but impressive, was expressly designed to warn the Powers negotiating in Paris of the futility of proposing a solution involving an infringement of Abyssinian territory, sovereignty or independence. “But,” the Emperor said, “Christians should not despair.” The Emperor emphasised Ethiopia’s hope for peace, and its willingness to collaborate with other Powers in the furtherance of the social and economic development of Ethiopia. An incident occurred at Diredaoua, where an Italian named Mecenate struck and killed an Abyssinian policeman who was endeavouring to enforce the railway company’s regulation relating to baggage. The Italian was allowed to proceed to the coast, but the matter was brought under the notice of the Italian authorities. The Italian Legation, it appears, wishes to create the impression that matters will be arranged peaceably. The Italian Minister, Signor Vinci, is frequently seen riding informally round the town.
Colonel Sandford, an Englishman, formerly of the Sudan Civil. Service, and for many years a resident of Abyssinia, has been appointed adviser to the Governor of Majji Province, north of Lake Rudolf, which borders on Kenya and the Sudan. The appointment was made pursuant to the Abyssinian Government’s intention to introduce improved methods of provincial administration, particularly in the wild and unruly territory. It is stated that Abyssinia will obtain munitions from America.
To-morrow, Sunday, has been proclaimed by all churches in Abyssinia ns a day of prayer.
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume 55, Issue 270, 28 August 1935, Page 5
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