ITALY’S RULE

Gisborne Times, Volume LXXXIV, Issue 12865, 20 May 1936, Page 5

ITALY’S RULE

HIGH HANDEDNESS IN ABYSSINIA. FOREIGNERS p/I.USf BE REGISTERED. NATIVE YOUTHS BEING ENROLLED. “ABYSSINIA OF THE LICTOR.” (U.l’.A. by Elec. Tel. Copyright). (Received May 19, 7.35 p.m.) LONDON, May IS. Tiio • Times Rome correspondent states that foreign residents in Addis Ababa have been ordered to present themselves to the Italian authorities for registration ;■ otherwise they are liable to expulsion. ROME, May 18.

Although the Italians are not yet recruiting adult they have already started to enrol Abyssinian youths in the newly founded organisation, named the “Abyssinia of the Lie tor 1 .” Their uniform consists of a white cap. khaki shirt and shorts, and green 'neck scarf and the training includes military instruction. Mr Lowe, the British Consul,, was warned- by telegram to meet the train atpY take charge of the hag, but the hag was hot forthcoming when Uii traini arrived and has not been seen since.

BRITISH OFFICER ARRESTED SIKHS REFUSE TO GIVE FASCIST SALUTE;. THREAT AS REGARDS INDIA. (U.l’.A. by Elec. Tel. Copyright) (Received May 19, 5.5 p.m.). DJIBOUTI, May 19. The Italians at Diredawn arrested Mr. Bonner, a warrant officer attached to a British ambulance unit in Abyssinia, while cn route ioj- Adm for treatment lor rabs.s. It is feared tlie consequent delay will endanger bis' chances of recovery. A British diplomatic bag, addressed to the British Consul at Djibouti, disappeared between Addis Ababa and Djibouti. The Italians are undermining the rights of the Foreign Legations by entering their grounds in search ol foreign residents. They have ordered the Sikhs guarding the British Legation to give the Fascist salute, but the Sikhs have refused.

A high Italian officer is reported to have told British subjects; “Wo .ball soon be ruling you in India as well.” ' ....