ITALIANS INJURED
BOMBS THROWN IX ADDIS ABABA London, Feb. 20. A message Trom Rome says an official communique states that after a distribution of gifts to churches and mosques in Addis Ababa a section of the crowd threw several hand grenades at the Italian leaders. The Viceroy, Marshal Graziani, was seriously wounded in one hand, and General Liotta was gravely wounded in the abdomen and one leg. Several others were hurt including the native bishop of the Coptic Church, Bishop Circillo. It is believed that the natives who were rounded-up after the affair will be given a spectacular trial to impress the Abyssinians and that those found guilty will be shot. A censorship has banned nows from Addis Ababa, thus further details about the outrage are lacking. It- is believed that the grenades were home-made. Italians are perturbed by the news as they are continually told that Abyssinia welcomed Italian rule. The Rome correspondent of the British United Press ays an eminent surgeon has gone to Addis Ababa by air. It is believed that expert aid is essential for General Liotta and there is anxiety about Bishop Circillo.
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Bay of Plenty Times, Volume LXV, Issue 12257, 22 February 1937, Page 3
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