A hopeful view of the prospects of the Naval Conference was taken by Mr. Norman Davis, head of the American delegation, in a speech at a inner given by the Pilgrim's Society here this evening.
"During the frst period of our deliberations," he said, "we have all come to appreciate the practical determination and to value the sincere collaboration that have been evident in our negotiations. While not under estimating the complexity of the pro. lem we are attempting to solve, we have been facing the. fundamental Issues in a friendly and frank way."
Mr. Davis added that "despite the difficulties and despite the fact that we have not yet found a solution to the questions at issue, progress has been made, so, when we re-assemble the new year, we are very hopeful that we may be able to reach a fair and constructive agreement,"—Reuter.
Describing the two-day' baltic between Maitimchet and Dembeguina, along the Takaze River In northern Ethiopia, which ended yesterday, 2 communique received from Marshal Badoglio, Ttalian Commander-in-Chief in East Africa, states that the Italian force attacked' the Abyssinian column which had effected flanking movement at a pass in Dembeguina and dispersed them with the bayonet after a violent engagement.
He estimated the Abyssinian losses at over 500.
'The Ttallans killed included seven white offers, 20 N.C.O's, 48 Eritreans and 197 Askaris. Two officers, two of other ranks and 25 Askaris' were wounded—Reuter.
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