ITALIAN CONQUEST

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 109, 9 May 1936, Page 9

ITALIAN CONQUEST

By No Means Complete ABYSSINIAN APPEAL STILL TIME FOR LEAGUE TO ACT THREAT TO THE SUDAN » [B: Telegraph - Tress Association-Copyright] Received May 8, 11.20 p.m. LONDON, May 8. The Ethiopian Minister in London, in a statement, said that a small group of Ethiopian Ministers were carrying on the Government in West Abyssinia and hold the archives removed from Addis Ababa. The Italians still did not occupy three-fifths of Abyssinia, where there were tens of thousands of armed men. He said the Italian conquest of Abysinia would plaec the Sudan between the “nutcracker” of Libya and Abyssinia. Mussolini already was fortifying Dumeira Island, opposite Perim, commanding the Red Sea route to Australia. There was still time for the League to act as the rains would make the Italian task of subjugating the bulk of Abyssinia before September impossible. NO FEARS NOW SANCTIONS EXTENSION ITALY AND THE LEAGUE TAIT ACCOMPLI IN ABYSSINIA LONDON, May 7. The Rome correspondent of The ■Times says it is virtually certain that Signor Mussolini will present the T/eague of Nations with an accomplished fact in an Abyssinian annexation. The Dace is expected to announce the annexation after meetings of Cabinet and the Fascist Grand Council on May 9. It is not yet definite whether King Victor Emanuel wi.i be proclaimed Emperor. Italy no longer fears an extension of sanctions. Settlers for New Colony Signor Virgin io Gayda, writing in the Giornale d’ltalia, confirms a report that a large proportion of Italian soldiers will remain in Abyssinia as colonists, and says that thousands of volunteers, including doctors, engineers, and technicians, as well as peasants, are prepared to settle. Hignor Mussolini addressed 209,000 women who assembled in the Piazza Venezia carrying banners declaring << Our children belong to you.” Tn response to tremendous cheering. Signor Mussolini declared that the victory was large!v due to the women n.akng every Italian family a fortress to resist sanctions. The Times’ Rome correspondent say* that hostilities eeased just in rime to save the Italians from a \“iy difficult task in water-logged wastes. Jijiga Occupied The occupation of Jijiga has been achieved after fighting through torrential rains. The achievements of engineers in bridging the rivens were most notable. MUSSOLINI HONOURED KING MARKS VICTORY KOMI, May 7. Jijiga has been captured. The King has decorated Signor Mussolini with tha Grand Cross of th? Order of Savoy to mark the victories. Important announcements arc expected after the Fascist Grand Council meeting on May 9. ITALIAN FINANCES ADVISER IN LONDON TALK or A LOAN LONDON. May 7. Signor Alu.-solini has sent his financial adviser, Signor Pirelli, to London. The city is watching his activities with interest, as, though it is denied that Rome is seeking a loan, there is no other apparent reason for t’he visit. Negotiations for a loan cannot be started until sanctions are lifted, and it is doubtful whether they have a chance t>f success owing to the poor state of Italian credit. FOREIGN ISSUES QUESTION <>F RESTRICTION I Bntifh Official Wireless. ] Received Mav S. 7.5 p.m. * RUGBY. May 7. The Chancellor of the Exchequer was questioned in the House of Commons regarding the committee appointed to advise him on the restr’etions on foreign borrowing, and in the course of a reply stated: “I have not at present in mind anv radical alteration of the restrictions on foreign is6ues. ’ ’