HOME-MADE BOMBS
THROWN IN ADDIS ABABA TWO ITALIAN GENERALS WOUNDED Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright ROME, February 20. An official communique states that after the distribution of gifts at churches and mosques in Addis Ababa, a section of the crowd threw several
hand grenades, slightly ■wounding General Graziani and seriously wounding General Liotta and several others, including the native bishop of the Coptic Church. It is believed that tha natives who were rounded up following the affair will be given a spectacular trial to impress the Abyssinians. Those found guilty will be shot. A censorship banned njews from Addis Ababa, thus further details aro lacking. It is believed that the bombs were home-made. The Italians are perturbed at the news, as they s are being continually told that Abyssinia welcomed Italian rule. EXPERT MEDICAL AID SENT BY AIR FROM ROME. LONDON, February 20. The British United Press Rome correspondent says an eminent surgeon has gone to Addis Ababa by air. It is believed that expert aid is essential for General Liotta, who was gravely wounded in the abdomen and leg. General Graziani was seriously wounded in the hand, and there is anxiety regarding Bishop Circillo.
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Evening Star, Issue 22579, 22 February 1937, Page 9
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193HOME-MADE BOMBS Evening Star, Issue 22579, 22 February 1937, Page 9
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