Indianapolis Times, Volume 47, Number 179, Indianapolis, Marion County, 5 October 1935 — Page 3

OCT. 5, 1935

ROOSEVELT IS BELIEVED READY TO DECLARE EMBARGO

BAN ON ARMS SHIPMENTS DUE BY NIGHTFALL Doubt President Can Much Longer Ignore Fact War Has Begun. HELD ‘MORAL* GESTURE U. S. Exports to Both Warring Nations Have Been Negligible. By United Press WASHINGTON. Oct. 5 Official Washington today believed President Roosevelt would recognize officially that a state of war exists between Italy and Ethiopia before nightfall, and thus would issue a proclamation imposing an embargo on the shipment of arms and ammunition to both belligerents. Officials, scanning dispatches from the scene of fighting, were doubtful that the President could ignore much longer the neutrality law passed by the last Congress which requires him to issue such a proclamation “upon the outbreak of war between two foreign governments, or during the progress of such war.” Although the language of the law might permit indefinite delay in the application of an arms embargo, it was said, the plain intent of the resolution was that the President should act within a reasonable time after official dispatches had confirmed existence of a state of war between any two or more countries. Officials here feel that such a condition now exists beyond all reasonable doubt. Rulimr Mav Come Toriav The concensus was that a presidential announcement would be forthcoming late today—possibly after the League of Nations Council has had an opportunity to vote on the question of applying penalties against Italy as a covenant violator. In some quarters it was believed possible that the arms embargo proclamation would not be issued until Sunday or Monday—after the League had taken definite action. Informed quarters appeared to feel that inasmuch as a declaration of an American embargo would be largely a moral gestur nothing in particular could be gaii.jd by waiting. here felt that dispatches from both newspaper correspondents and American diplomatic representatives in the trouble centers indicated existence of a state of war. Italian Credit Is Low The practical effect of laying down an embargo on arms and munitions shipments to Italy and Ethiopia was believed here to be almost nil. Only a few hundred dollars worth of war implements have been shipped to Italy in any one year since 1928, and none whatever to Ethiopia. Italian credit is at low ebb in this country's private financial marts, and government credit is denied her under the Johnson Act which forbids granting of credit to. or the flotation of loans in this country by governments which are in default on their debts to the United States. Ethiopia has neither credit in this country nor means of transporting supplies if purchases were made here. Cotton Not to Be Included Some apprehension was manifest in commercial and financial circles that an embargo might include such basic commodities as cotton, copper, brass, steel, wool, sugar and certain chemicals. Official circles indicated a belief there was no justification for such fears. Senator Key Pittman t D., Nev.), chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee, in answer to questions from the floor at the time the neutrality act was being debated, assured his colleagues that cotton, copper and other basic commodities would not be affected. Although the President is given wide latitude in formulating the list of articles which may be considered “arms, ammunition and implements of war” to be embargoed, it is not generally believed that he is authorized to include basic or “borderline" commodities in that list. LIGHTNING SHAVES OFF WHISKERS OF ITALIAN Mustache and Beard Missing Aftr Bolt Strikes Residence. By United Press PARMA, Italy, Oct. s.—lt is certain that Luciano Codeluppi had a beard and mustache and it is just as certain that, after a thunderstorm he was clean shaven. He says the lightning shaved him. Here is his story: Codeluppi. who lives in the village of Fraore di San Pancrazio, was leaning out of the window watching the lightning flicker across the fields when a sudden flash seemed to hit the house and threw him back into the room. When he put his hand to his face he found that his mustache and beard had disappeared. Otherwise he was uninjured. PADDLES 300 MILES Canoist Makes River Journey from New York to Massachusetts. By United Press BOSTON. Oct. 5. —John Goetz believes in paddling his own canoe even though it is more than 300 miles. Goetz, 35. paddled a 75pound Canadian cedar canoe from New York city to Watertown. Mass., in 14 days averaging about 20 miles a day. MINK GET PLANE RIDE Three Pair Make Air Trip From Fairbanks to Juneau. By United Press JUNEAU, Alaska, Oct. s.—Three pairs of live mink were shipped by plane to Frank Yasuda at Fairbanks by Charles Rudy of Juneau. The sleek, brown animals were moved in a special three-compartment crate, one pair to the compartment. They showed no ill effects from their ride.

WINGS OF DEATH WHIR OVER THE EMPIRE OF HAILE SELASSIE

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Soaring in perfect flight formation, this squadron of Mussolini's air fleet gives an indication of Italy's might in the sky, herald of doom as Italian armies advance into Haile Selassie's empire. First thrust of the war was made from the air as bombers swept over the Aduwa sector, raining death on villages far below them.

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Pride of Emperor Haile Selassie's armies, the Imperial Guard here is shown in a great parade near Addis Ababa before leaving for the Ogadon front to face the Italian Invaders. Throngs of natives watched the crack regiment as it marched by in the valley, behind which woodpd slopes rose to meet the bare mountains far in the background.

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While Mussolini girds the pick of Italian youth for battle, young and >ld men rally to Ethiopia's defense. Note the graybeard (second from ight and iack of uniforms.

Italian Raiders to Bomb Railroad Bridges From Air

Duce's Squadrons Thus Hope to Isolate Capital of Ethiopia. (Continued From Page One) take. Hence there seemed no chance of a dangerous incident. Statesmens of Italian official spokesmen indicate complete satisfaction with the Italian operations so far, and resentment of reports that they are operating to the suffering of civilians. Seek Friendship of Natives It is indicated that the Italian general staff and the government jointly have planned carefully to win the friendship of the Ethiopians in their field of operations. A government spokesman repeated today that the first task of the soldiers. as they march through the Ethiopian country, is to distribute food and he asserted that at many places inhabitants voluntarily handed the Italians their weapons. It was repeated also that no information is being received of casualties and that reports so far have been fanciful because there has been no means on either side of tabulating them. Concede Foe Courageous It is said frankly that the Ethiopians warriors in the path of the Italians are courageous and that pressure from them on the advancing columns is expected to increase. But it is asserted also that many, seeing that resistance is futile, have surrendered with their arms and that at many centers of population the inhabitants actually welcomed the Italians. (There have been many reports questioning the loyalty of the Eastern Ethiopians to the Ethiopian central government. Many persons in the east are nomadic and in past years the tribes have crossed and recrossed frontiers, particularly in the south, without regard to territorial status, to seek pasture for their flocks. In the north, up to the day of the Italian offensive, caravans were arriving in Eritrea to buy at the markets of border towns). War News Is Withheld It was asserted that the Italian advance had proved the falsity of Ethiopian claims that all troops were held on a line 18 4 miles behind the frontier in order to avoid any possibility that they, not Italians. might be the attackers. Aduwa is only 25 miles from the frontier, Adigrat is about 15. Y'et, it is asserted, considerable resistance has been offered the Italian columns in the area between these towns and the frontier. The public was unaware still,

shortly before noon today, that Adigrat fell before the Italian attack yesterday. There was an atmosphere of tension as news was awaited of the fall of Aduwa, the chief objective. People were waiting to pour into the streets of town and village when the news of the fall was received, and celebrate the Italian revenge for the defeat of its army 39 years ago. News of the fall of Adigrat was given to foreign newspapers last night but withheld from Italian newspapers. It was believed that the fall of Adigrat and Aduwa would be announced simultaneously in order that celebrations might be even gayer. Troops Get Orders By United Press DJIBOUTI. FRENCH SOMALILAND, Oct. 5.—A company of French colonial troops will entrain tomorrow to guard the DjiboutiAddis Ababa railway at the important junction of Diredawa, in Ethiopia, it was disclosed today. They will be but 30 miies northwest of Harar, main objective of the Italian eastern armies, and they wall be on duty at points which, it is indicated, may be bombed mercilessly by Italian airplanes as a necessary part of the cutting off the railway. There has been no indictaion of the means, if any, which French and Italian authorities will use to avoid any incidents. The railway is French owned. It may revert to Ethiopia if the French administration does not operate it. It is Ethiopia's only outlet to the sea. and it is one of the highest paying investments proportionately in the world. Hence from both French and Italian viewpoints it is invaluableinvaluable to the French as a penetration into Ethiopia and invaluable to the Italians as a means of impeding Ethiopia's defense. AGED TRIO REUNITED Three. Whose Ages Total 220 Y'ears. Meet in Massachusetts. By United Press MARLBORO. Mass, Oct. 5. Two sisters and a brother whose ages total 220 years were reunited here. They are Mrs. Leander Dupont. 72. of this city, Mrs. Marion Fugere, 78. of Westboro and Angus Landry, 70, of Sydney, N. S. Game Lands Increased By United Press HARRISBURG. Pa., Oct, s.—ln 15 years Pennsylvania has purchased 465.374 acres of game lands with $1,647,708 collected by the game commission for the sale of resident hunting licenses. Before the end of the year, 46,000 acres will be added.

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FALL OF ADUWA EXPECTED SOON Strategic City Already May Be in Italian Hands, Dispatch Hints. (Continued From Page One) United States and England who are en route here from Nairobi. Kenya Colony. Foreigners Are Worried BY H. R. EKINS (Copyright. 1935' by United Press) WITH THE ETHIOPIAN ARMY, DIREDAWA, BY TELEPHONE TO HARAR AND ADDIS ABABA, Oct. s.—Emperor Haile Selassie I prepared today to meet a drive of the Italian eastern armies on Harar and the Addis Ababa-Djibouti railway from south and north. Haile Selassie sent instructions that all foreigners must be evacuated at once or remain at their own peril. Frenchmen, Greeks and others—there are no American residents—prepared to leave at once and rushed to their consulates to inquire about train facilities. It was reported that Italian bombing planes might arrive at any moment to bomb Diredawa, one of the country's most vital points because of its position on the railway. Italian columns advancing from Somaliland and Eritrea are to unite here in their drive for the railway and Harar, 30 miles to the southeast of Di.cedaiva. Emperor Haile Selassie's order came to Capt. Albert Duriaux, commanding forces at the raliway here. The force comprises a detachment of crack French Alpine chausseurs and Ethiopian gendarmes. Ethiopian officers expect that the Italians will bomb not only Diredawa but Harar. Jigajigga and perhaps Awash and Addis Ababa itself. STATE CCC HOLDS ANNUAL CONVENTION Purdue President Discusses Educational Problems at Parley. By United Press LAFAY'ETTE. Oct. s.—Educational problems were discussed today at the second annual conference of Indiana Civilian Conservation Camp representatives. Dr. E. C. Elliott, president of Purdue University; Brig. Gen. W. K. Naylor, commanding officer at Ft. Benjamin Harrison, and Nat T. Frame, educational advisor of the Fifth Corps Area, will be speakers at a banquet tonight. DEFER GAMBLING CASES Hearings of 25 Suspects Postponed Until Oct.? 8. Cases against 25 men arrested on gambling charges Thursday night in a police raid at 217 N. Illi-nois-st were continued yesterday in Municipal Court to Oct. 18. Bedford Y'outh Killed in Crash By United Press BEDFORD, Oct. 5. Dwight Treadway, 23. Bedford, was injured fatally and Miss Dorthoy Sutton. 21. Seymour, suffered serious injuries in an automobile accident on U. S. Road 31 yesterday. Printers Collection Goes on Road . A collection of work of the Indiana Society of Print Makers will be put on the road this winter with the first showing at Franklin College Monday and continuing: through Oct. 19. “Famous Wrestlers” Is Radio Topic Herbert M. Glossbrenner will speak on “Famous Wrestlers” at 7:45 Sunday morning, over Station WFBM. William and Helen Terrell will sing. Eucher Club to Meet The Independent Eucher Club will meet Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Nora Winter, 133 N. East-st.

ITALY CENSURED FOR INVASION IN LEAGUE REPORT Language Held Tantamount to Verdict of ‘Guiit’ Against Rome. (Continued From Page One) j immediately try to designate an aggressor. In so doing, it will coni sider much documentary material j in addition to the report of the j committee. The three final paragraphs of the : committee's report throw into high relief the contrast between the Italian and Ethiopian attitudes since the clash at Ualual on Dec. 5. which brought the quarrel between Mussolini and Haile Selassie into the arena of international diplo- : macy. They point out that Ethiopia has : accepted all proposals for a peaceful settlement, whereas Italy has | consistently refused to admit that i the dispute could be settled in ac- | cordance with the League covenant. Expounding the Ethiopian atti- : tude, it says that Ethiopia sought to have the League settle the Ualual incident, but agreed to submit the | matter to arbitration when Italy | demanded such action under the | 1928 Italo-Ethiopian treaty. Delegates Are Plainly Worried Gravity of the crisis confronting the League showed in every face among the diplomats gathering from all over the world for their first meeting since Italian troops poured across the Mareb River into Ethiopia. Baron Pompeo Aloisi of Italy avoided interviewers when he arrived at 7:30 a. m. from Rome and Premier Laval of France, detraining from Paris 90 minutes later, hurried to an immediate conference with the French league delegation. Laval probably must commit France definitely within the next few days for or against co-opera-tion in enforcing anti-Italian sanctions that Great Britain asked last week. His cabinet yesterday gave him a free hand to negotiate such an agreement, implying only the condition that Britain promise future similar co-operation in other emergencies. Armistice to Be Sought A member of the committee of 13. representing all members of. the council except Italy, revealed that the League Council probably will request commanders of the Italian and Ethiopian armies to order an immediate halt of hostilities pendnig peaceful settlement. Simultaneously the Council will create anew subcommittee, probably of five major powers, to report on circumstances of the invasion of Ethiopia and. undoubtedly, to designate Italy formally as an unprovoked aggressor The report tile committee of 13 will submit to the Council today, covering circumstances of the ItaloEthiopian dispute from the time of the famous patrol clash at Ual Ual last year to the date ci Italian invasion of Ethiopia, is a stern indictment of the entire Italian program. Full Blame Put on Italy It declares that Ethiopia has attempted “loyally to fill its obligations under the covenant,” while Italy has disregarded its promise in the covenant and in the treaty of 1928 to settle its differences with Emperor Haile Selassie’s country by arbitration. A member of the committee, leaving the midnight conference at which the report was completed in a stormy atmosphere, described the document as “an act of accusation.” Representatives of Russia. Turkey and Poland disapproved some aspects of the report but were overruled. They may bring their objections more forcibly to the fore in the meetings today f the full committee and the Council. Vladimir Potemkine of Russia and Kemal Husnu of Turkey lodged reservations against recognition in the report of the treaty of 1906 in which France, Great Britain and Italy apportioned “Spheres of influence” in Ethiopia without Ethiopia's consent. Tytus Komarmcki, Polish member, disputed on juridical grounds some of the committee's interpretations of the treaty. Pre-Parley Talk Arranged It was expected that Laval, Aloisi, Tecla Hawariat of Ethiopia, j Foreign Minister Maxim Litvinoff lof Russia and Anthony Eden, I Britain's minister to the League. I would confer privately before the | Council meets. The conversations may decide 1 whether Great Britain, already j rushing warships from all parts of | the world to the Mediterranean Sea, the Gulf of Aden, the Red j Sea and the East African coast, is I to challenge the determination of ; Mussolini to obtain dominance over 1 the rich mines and farm lands of j Ethiopia, and incidentally the headwaters of the all-important Blue Nile. | It was generally believed that Edouard Benes of Czechoslovakia ■would, as president, convene the League Assembly for Tuesday or I Wednesday to act on the require--1 ment- of the covenant for penalties against any member nation which engages in warfare of aggression. FINDS LONG-LOST RING Discovered by Farmer 31 Y'ears After Disappearance. By United Press MANNING, la.. Oct. s.—Mrs. Grover Steen found a gold ring lost 31 years ago, while picking strawberries. The initials indicated it belonged to a former tenant of her farm. Mrs. Henry Langbehn, now of I South Dakota. TRAFFIC LURES SWAN Bird Interested in Busy Street After Escape From Park. j By United Press I CAPE GIRARDEAU. Mo.. Oct. i5. A swan strayed from its grounds in Fairground Park and i disappeared. Later it was found near a busy street, apparently deeply / interested in passing traffic.

ADDIS ABABA READY FOR BOMBING RAIDS

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Closest military secrecy is maintained about the bomb-proof dugout recently completed on the outskirts of Addis Ababa, one of several wherein natives will take refuge if Mussolini's air raiders bomb the capital city as they did the cities of Adigrat and Aduwa. Above a soldier warns away a native who has strayed into the construction area, In the background is an aerial mast of the radio station that links Ethiopia with civilization.

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Fierce fighting today centers around control of the Addis AbabaDjibouti railway line, Ethiopia's only outlet to the sea. No room for them on crowded troop trains, these soldiers are en route on foot to join the ragged native army which is arrayed against Italy's legions moving up against the railroad from two sides.

France Hedges on Aid to British in War Crisis

Agrees to Penalties, but Not of Sort to Invite Clash in Europe. (Continued From Page One) it is understood the council of ministers yesterday approved certain restrictions. Laval Would Stop Fighting Laval, it is understood, will put forward proposals for ending the East African conflict peacefully, and only if they fail of their object, will the question of penalties have to be dealt with at all. France remains opposed to penalties until everything else fails. Reports published abroad that this country had already agreed with England on a program of sanctions were groundless, the Foreign Office declared today. Efforts to conciliate the divergent viewpoints of League members will be Laval's first concern when the council convenes today. That is the goal he has worked toward tenaciously since the Italo-Ethiopian conflict flared dangerously and hope of its achievement has by no means been abandoned. The French answer to Britain's request for naval assistance in the event the British fleet should become embroiled in the Mediterranean will be made public shortly, probably after Laval has expounded its nature at Geneva. Answer Approved by Herriot It is understood that the note avoids a specific answer to British questions regarding use by British ships of French naval bases and other questions of similar import. It states in general terms that France would regard any attack on a nation applying measures ordered by the League as an unprovoked aggression. with th exception of minor “incidents" of tne type sometimes manufactured. Former Premier Edouard Herriot today characterized the French answer as “wise and prudent.” There "were further indications today of the oppostion of French Right elements to any cour33 that might embroil this country with

Italy. Police in Montparnasse dispersed 250 Fascists who congregated in the street, shouting “no sanctions.” No arrests were made. GUARDS DEAD MISTRESS Coach Dog Holds Police at Bay for Hour and a Half. By United Press ROCHESTER, N. Y.. Oct. 5 It took police and officials an hour and a half to enter the room where Mrs. Elda Bell, 63, died. The door was guarded by her gray coach dog. A morgue attendant finally lured the dog away. Old Hickory Club May Move Establishment of a downtown headquarters was discussed last night by the Old Hickory Democratic Club. Further plans will be made when the directors meet Friday.

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ADUWA BOMBING WITNESSED BY CHICAGO NEGRO Selassie’s Star Flier Tells of Horror as Natives Fled Flaming Homes. (Copvr'.Rht. 1935. bv United Press! ADDIS ABABA. Oct. s—John Robinson. Chicago Negro and star aviator of Emperor Haile Selassies army, was a witness of the Italian aerial bombing raids on Aduwa. He told the United Press today that many town people sought refuge at the Red Cross hospital, that bombs dropped in the neighborhood of the hospital, and that most of those killed or wounded fell near there. He said he could not estimate the casualties, but that the estimate given of 1500 killed was a great exaggeration. His story as he told it to the United Press follows: “I arrived in Aduwa Wednesday with dispatches, .n my airplane. I stayed overnight.. Four large bombing planes arrived over the city on Thursday at break of day and began bombing “They caught the city asleep and unawares. Th° majority of the inhabitants grabbed whatever belongings they could near by and ran to the outskirts. Soldiers Stand and Gape “Many sought refuge at the Red Cross Hospital, imaging they would be protected there. “I saw a squad of soldiers standing in the street dumfounded. looking at the airplanes. They had their swords raised in their hands. “There was great confusion, just as there would be in any city where houses were going up in smoke all around. There was no panic. “I myself tumbled from bed when I heard the bombs and ran to where my plane was hidden. I remained there the rest of the day and night. “Apparently few soldiers were victims. The killed and wounded were chiefly in the neighborhood of the hospital. Disliked to Leave City “I was unable to see the effects of the second bombing attack because I was busy finding a safer hiding place for my plane. But I saw two planes, roaring terrifically, circling the city. “When I departed yesterday it was impossible to estimate the dead. However, the figure 1500 mentioned in reports from outside is a great exaggeration.” Robinson said he knew nothing of reports that an Italian plane had been shot down at Aduwa. He said he saw no planes on his way to Aduwa or return. He spoke modestly. He mentioned that he did not like to leave Aduwa. However. it was known he was under specific orders to carry dispatches and to let nothing interfere with, his orders. END OF AUTO HORNS IS PREDICTED BY 1945 New Jersey Mayor Sees Federal Law Prohibiting Noises. By United Press COLLINGSWOOD, N. J.. Oct, 5. —The day is coming when automobiles will glide along softly and smoothly—with horns and all noisy klaxons things of the past. Such is the prediction of Mayor Joseph H. Van Meter of Collingswood. Van Meter believes the horns will be barred before 1945 by Federal law. “All this blowing and tooting belongs to an age gone by.” said the mayor. “And if we tried to do without it, we and soon find that most of it is unnecessary and mighty hard on the nerves.” VILLAGE FREE OF DEBT Ohio Town Escapes Borrowing for Last 50 Y T ears. By United Pr> ss OTTOVILLE. o, Oct. s—While virtually every municipality and village in the Uinted States is burdened with indebtedness, this Putnam County town of 500 persons has yet to borrow its first dollar in 50 years. LANDS HUGE SAILFISH Catch Is Made in Florida by 14-Year-Old Youth. By United Press MIAMI BEACH, Fla, Oct. 5 Catch of a six and a half foot sailfish by Jerry Newmark is believed to have set a record for boys of his age. Jerry is 14. Jerry’s boast to friends is that he caught a fish “bigger than. I am.” Canadian Farm Exports Gain By I nited Press OTTOWA, Ont, Oct. s.—Exports of Canadian farm products to the United States last year were nearly four times greater than in the preceding year. The greatest increases were in exports of grain and cattle.