ITALIAN CRISIS

Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 61, 5 December 1919, Page 7

ITALIAN CRISIS

SCENE AT OPENING OF PARLIAMENT

REMARKABLE BURST OF LOYALTY By Telegraph—Preps Association—Copyright (Rec. Decomber .1, 5.5 p.m.) London, November 29. Although the alarmist reports havo aroused Indignation in Rome, there is ample evidence that tho situation is critical.. It is significant that in view of the menacing outlook tho King has decided to abandon the customary pomp at the opening of Parliament, and discard tho gold uniform' of a full general in favour of the field uniform worn at the front. The diplomatic corps will wear morning dress.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. OVATION TO THE KING. (Rec. December 4, 5.5 p.m.) Rome, December 1. The King, accompanied by the Queen, opened Parliament. Ho was accorded an enthusiastic reception from the non-Soc-ialists. When the_ Senators and Deputies were talcing their seats the Socialists raised tho cry: "Long live Socialism!" and all left the Chamber. After their departure a striking ovation was accorded Their Majesties, who were frantically cheered. The oemonstration was renewed in the streets, when they were returning to the Quirihal, where the King ap-peared-on the balcony thrice in response to the acclamations of the crowd.—Aus.N.Z. Cable Assn. THE KING'S SPEECH . (liec. Dscember 5, 1.10 a.m.) Rome, December 1. The King, in the course of his Speech from the Throne, affirmed that Italian aspirations in the Adriatic did not conceal any military design. The defence of the Italian populations on tho Adriatic constituted an indisputable duty and right, _ but Italy liiwl no imperialUMc ambitions., and did not intend that the peace of Europe should be disturbed. Italy viewed with the liveliest sympathy the rise of the working classes, wljich must tend to an intensive programme of production and an ever-increasingi democratic co-operation amongst the nations. —Reuter, r D'ANNUNZIO'S "ACTIVITIES ANOTHER EXPEDITION. (Rec. December 4, 5.5 p.m.) " Belqrade, December 1. It is reported that a destroyer, accomnanied a transport which left Fiujue on November 20 with D'Annunzio, Admiral Risso. and a thousand arditi aboard. It was intena'ed to occupy Chibenik.—Router.