Consul helps minister to defend American legation in Addis Ababa . Mr Gramp , the American Consul , is helping Mr G Van Engert , the Minister , to defend the United States Legation in Addis Ababa against the mobs of looters who are turning the city into a shambles . Though they have been advised by Washington to evacuate , the American officials are attempting to hold out until the arrival of the Italian forces . Photo shows , Mr Cramp photographed in the grounds of the American Legation in Addis Ababa . 5 May 1936 *** Local Caption ***