Italian Situation.

Hokitika Guardian, 2 November 1922, Page 2

Italian Situation.

AUSTRALIAN AND N.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION. ITALIAN AMBASSADOR. PARIS, Oct 31. Signor Sforza telegraphed to Mussolini resigning the Ambassadorship, declaring it was essential to have a for- y--eign policy which is not a mere sum of sentiments and resentments; regretting having to leave fruitful work, but confident it would be continued. A FASCISTI ORDER. ROME, Oct 31. ' Fascisti leaders have issued a msi<^ ; festo ordering demobilisation through- '■ out the country as soon as a Fascist final triumphal parade in Rome finishes to-day. FASCISTS GO FOR SERBS. LONDON, November 1. The “Daily Express’s” Belgrade correspondent states Mussolini’s success has caused very great excitement. The newspapers all talk war. Reports state fifrhting has .broken out on the Susliak frontier, near Fiume, and is spreading. The Serbs are sending reinforcemhents. ITALY’S NEW REGIME. UNITED SERVICE TELEGRAMS. (Received this day at 8.30 a.m.) LONDON, Oct. 31. Under Fascisti rule, the Italian nation is settling down to work again. Mussolini has lost no time in instituting the new regime of hard work, of which the Government • clerks had their first taste. The Premier telephoned all Ministers to call the roil, and anyone found not to have arrived within the prescribed time to be severely reprimanded and warned, whilst a second offence would result in dismissal. Mussolini declares that only hard work can save the nation, and Government must set an example He sent a message of cordial greetings to the Allies. THE NEW PREMIER. REUTEU’S TELEOffAlts. (Received this day at 8.30 u.m.l ROME, Oct. 31. Mussolini’s first words in audience with the King were—“l must apologise for appearing before your Majesty in a black shirt.” He added that he wished to present himself as representative of the national movement which had overthrown all obstacles in order to reconstruct the country, for which purpose. I am your Majecty’s obedient servant. The King and Mussolini shook hands mutually pledging themselves to work together for the greatness of Italy.