Italian Situation.

Hokitika Guardian, 1 November 1922, Page 3

Italian Situation.

IUStKALJAN AMP N.tf. CABLS ASSOCIATION. AX ITALIAN CLASH. (Received this dav at 10., 'J0 n.m i ROME, October 31. A precession of Fascists and Commnnists clashed in San Lorenzo quarter on Monday night.. 'Large crowds participated in the fighting. Four Fascists were killed and a large number on both sides wounded. Rome is now calm. I

A Inter message says the Lorenzo clash is regarded as an isolated incident. Communists there have been dispersed: Communist deputies have'decided to resign. The whole party is now mentally and physically crushed. .Nearly all the Socialist and Cunfmunist papers also Signor Nitti’s organ have censed publication. Thirty thousand Fascists arrived at Home yesterday and one hundred thousand to-day to participate in a triumphal procession. Numerous aeroplanes piloted l»y Fascists flow over the city last night and huge crowds in the streets waved flags and cheered tho new conditions. FASCIST POLICY. I I? cci'i vccl this dnv at lO.flO a.m.l PAH IS. Oct 31.

Mussolini (Fascist Leader) interviewed by a “Matin” representative emphasised the policy was not directed against Socialists or Labour. It contained a definite programme ol Reform. The Government stood for economy. Fascist discipline in Home Affairs, tho policy abroad to be maintenance of the national dignity, nncl no adventures to. be engaged in. They would maintain the friendliest relations with war-time Allies and friendliness towards all friendly nations. If tht- (Jovcrnineiit did not socuro a majority in the Chamber, Parliament would be dissolved.