IN CONSTANT FEAR
Italians in Abyssinia London, April 16. A special correspondent of "The Times” states that unusually early heavy rains in Abyssinia have interfered with the transport of foodstuffs, almost causing famine in certain areas. No meat is available in the occupied territories, and only a few vegetables. It is almost hazardous for the Italians to move except in organised groups. As reprisals they have both terrorised the people and driven thfrm to desperation. Meanwhile, merchants of all nationalities are being turned out. The Besse Company, Limited, has been fined £15,000 in addition to being expelled, but no explanation has been given of any of these actions. All missionaries, except Roman Catholics, have been ejected with little or no notice. This is attributed to the Italians’ reaction to the constant fear in which they have lived since the occu nation _eommence<L
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Dominion, Volume 30, Issue 173, 19 April 1937, Page 9
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142IN CONSTANT FEAR Dominion, Volume 30, Issue 173, 19 April 1937, Page 9
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