765.84/4280: Telegram
The Chargé in Italy ( Kirk ) to the Secretary of State
[Received May 5—2:10 p.m.]
129. Military Attaché who called at War Ministry at 5:30 this afternoon was told officially that the white troops of Marshal Badoglio’s column had reached the outskirts of Addis Ababa and were being organized preparatory to the entry into the city tomorrow morning. Unofficially it was stated that word had been received that an Italian truck column of white soldiers had passed the British Legation outside Addis Ababa on its way to the city and that this column was being sent in advance to restore order.