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ing 1000 men on the battlefield.

uH1n occupied OOnuaT ana Dy April
4 all the Ethiopian forces on the
northern front were in full retreat.
On April is Italians occupied Des-
sye, former headquarters Of the
Emperor's northern army, and by
April IS the Italians were in COM
pletc control OF the Lake Tana re-
gion.
Drive Toward Adds Ababa
At the end of April Graziani took
Sassabeneh and crushed Ras Nasibu
while Badoglio was pushing south
ward from Dessyc toward Adds
Ababa.
After wallowing through mud and
humping over roads unfit even for
camels Badoglio, on the afternoon
of May s, entered Adds Ababa.
Mussolini called the nation already
had fed the country.
With the occupation of Adds
Ababa, Mussolini called the nation
into the public squares and an
nounced: Ethiopia is Italian" The
rejoicing continued throughout the
night.
On May o the victory was con-
solidated with an announcement Of
the annexation OF Ethiopia and
the proclamation Of King Victor
Emmanuel as Emperor. The war
had lasted hardly seven months and
had cost Italy the lives Of about
5000 men. Even the most optimistic
experts had predicted 1t would take
Italy at least two years TO conquer
Ethiopia.
Blow 10 England
Annexation of Ethiopia severely
Inundated England, which through
out the conflict had opposed Italy's
campaign. At one time during the
war England concentrated more
than 100000 tons of war vessels In
the Mediterranean.
Feeling IN Italy was bitter against
England and the resentment con-
tinued to shoulder until the league
lifted sanctions some two months
after the end Of the war. When
sanctions were lifted July Is, Italy
prepared to resume Its old position
In European affairs, but found Eng
land and France still smarting from
humiliations they had received.
Incensed at Britain's and Frances
failure to forgive and forget"
Mussolini promoted a settlement OF
the long quarrel between Germany
and Austria and then proceeded to
make friends with Germany. At first
Mussolini only fiirte6 with Germany
in the hopes England and France
would settle old differences with him
In a friendly manner. Failing In
this. Mugsolini, on Oct 20, proceerer
to sign sweeping agreements with
Germany which intimately linked
their foreign policies.
Powerful Allies Formed
Germany, Austria, Hungary and
Albania recognized Italy's Aannexa-
ton OF Ethiopia and they today
form block Of 1875 ,000, 900 citizens
opposed to the spread Of Commun-
ism In Europe.
Mussolini virtually took Italy out
of the League of Nations In Octo-
Der when the league refused TO UNI
seat the Ethiopian delegation. Italy
has not officially resigned, but Of
ficials say they have no intention Of
returning until the league expelS
the Ethiopians and shows signs OF
becoming more realistic" institu-
ton.
During the summer Mussolini
made several bids for the return
Of normal relations between Eng
land and Italy, climaxing them with
a peace appeal In his speech In
Milan on Nov. /. This speech
brought a response from England
and at the present time the two
nations are negotiating an accord
on the Mediterranean.
French Relations Hurt
The civil war in Spain has
brought crisis In Italy's relations
with Russia and France. Italy and
Germany have taken definite posi-
ton against the establishment Of
Red Republic In any part OF Spain,
and after recognizing Francois gov
eminent they have been encourage
ing final victory of the nationalist
forces.
Italy and Germany simultaneous
ly recognized Frances government
on Nov. ID.
Mussolini Is hopeful the Spanish
crisis can be settled without Euro
pean complications because Mus
solini wants peace to premit him to
exploint his new African empire.
The entire nation, since the initia-
ton OF the Ethiopian campaign, has
been kept on a permanent war
basis. Mussolini several times dur
ing the year boosted he could put
5000 900 soldiers into the field over
night.
Since the conclusion OF the A.
rican war, Mussolini has consoli-
dated his relations with his allies.
Austria and Hungary. There have
been a series Of visits between the
three allies, eliminating with the
visit To Italy Of Admiral Nicholas
Horty. regent OF Hungary. at the
end Of November.
Financial Status Secret
Throughout the year Mussolini's
political program has been marked
with notable successes. Not 30
much rs known about his financial
and economic situation. The war
cost milliards of lire and many
more milliards will be needed to
develop the empire. With the be-
ginning Of sanctions the govern
men ceased publishing financial and
economic statistics: therefore no re-
liable data exists TO make any COM
PARSONS.
On Oct. 5. following the devalu-
alton Of the French franc, Musso-
lini restored the Italian lire 10 its
old parity Of 90 10 the pound ster-
ling and 10 - the dollar. This
measure has brought revival In
tourist traffic which may tide the
government over difficult days.
Yodeling IN 10 be taught By mail
in England.