THE BIG PUSH

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 56, Issue 22, 7 November 1935, Page 5

THE BIG PUSH

SECOND STAGE SOON LITTLE OPPOSITION EXPECTED. ITALIANS CAPTURE; A TOWN. ABYSSINIAN VIEW OF AFFAIRS. •LURING THE ENEMY ON. (United Press Association- -Copyright). (Received This Day, 11.35 a.m.) ASMARA. November 6. The Italian Ist Army Corps captured Agula, and occupies the adjacent village of Endamariamdha. The 2nd Arm yCorps is consolidating its Shire Mountain position, completing occupation of Abi Addi, 20 miles east of Makale, preparatory to the main advance on Makale at dawn. No organised opposition is expected to meet thi ssecond stage of Italy 3 big push, despite rumours that the Abyssinians are manning pillbox defences hastilyerected under the guidance of Colonel Kornavaloff, Ras Seyoum’s Russian military adviser. The Government’s spokesman at Addis Ababa, however, declares that the northern army commanders are strictly obeying the Emperor’s orders to retire slowly, luring the enemy on.

advance party at makale.

ABYSSINIANS CLAIM REPULSE. TWO ITALIANS ’PLANES DOWN. (Received This Day,, 10.15 a.m.) LONDON, Nov 6. The Italian advance will be resumed to-morrow. Reports from Rome and Addis Ababa state that a small advance party of Italians reached Makale last night. Addis Ababa reports, however, claim that the invaders were expelled during the night, ten being killed. The Abyssinians also claim to have brought down two ’planes on the southern front.

GOATS’ MEAT AND HORSEFLESH.

NO SALE ON WEDNESDAYS IN ITALY.

(Received This Day, 10.15 a.m.) ROME, November 6,

The sale of goats’ meat and horseflesh on Wednesdays is forbidden throughout Italy

BARGAINING WITH MUSSOLINI.

WITHDRAWAL OF SHIPS AND TROOPS.

BRITISH MINISTERS’ MEETING

LONDON, Novemberf 6

After a meeting between. Sir Eric Drummond and Signor Mussolini at Rome, Mr Stanley Baldwin hurriedly summoned Sir Samuel Hoare, Sir Bolton Eyres-Monsell, Sir Phillip CunliffeLister, and other members of the Cabinet and defence officials, and conferred with them.

The diplomatic correspondent of the “Daily Mail” understands that they discussed the possibility of the withdrawal of two battleships and other vessels from the Mediterranean if Signor Mussolini would agree to recall more troops from Libya. The Pome correspondent of the “News-Chronicle” says it is believed that Signor Mussolini' will agree to withdraw another division if Britain removes some warships. The Pome correspondent of “Tne Times” says that a spokesman for the Foreign Office says that Signor Mussolini probably referred to the withdrawal of a division from Libya, expressing the expectation that the move would be appreciated in London. Sir Erie Drummond explained the reasons for Britain’s lack of response to the suggestion; nevertheless, his visit is regarded as encouraging. AMERICAN TRADE WITH ITALY. OIL AND COTTON EXPORTED. WASHINGTON, November 6. Reports to the Commerce Department indicate that Jlr B«wvel* ‘ warning against- trade with Italy and Ethiopia is being completely ignored by exporters of essential materials A major part of the trade is from the Gulf of Mexico ports. iSew Orleans and other points are reporting the greatest activity for several years. Petroleum and cotton are the principal exports. For example, ship<ments of petroleum to Italy in August and September increased 600 per cent over those for the corresponding months of 1934. The department indicated that nothing would be done except to compile reports and forward them to the State Depai-tment for consideration.

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