Italian Situation

Hokitika Guardian, 6 November 1922, Page 3

Italian Situation

AUSTRALIAN AND N.Z. CAULK ASSOCIATION PEACE IN ITALY. ROME, Nov. 3. Clashes between Fascisti and Socialists llnimghoui the country have been isolated, and mil serious. Some Socialist mayors in the suburban areas cf Milan were captured and compelled to swallow castor oil. Similar treatment- was meted out to Socialist leaders in many other places. Genuine Fascisti assisted by Carbinirri stopped the disturbances by Nappes hooligans who masqueraded as Fascisti. Twenty were arrested, and the stolen property was recovered.

After a month's disturbances in which pitched battles were fought between Easeisti nnd Communists in Parma, a reconciliation has been reached. Even the dense working class areas of Pome are now peaceful, the workers having disowned the Communist leaders. SEORZA’R ATTITUDE. ROME. Nov. lb Replying to Premier Mussolini. •Sforza (ex-Ambnssndor at Paris) says bis decision to resign was due solely to his anxietv to remove difficulties from the path of the new Government, and it is irrevocable but he is prepared to remain in Paris pending the arrival of a successor, and to represent Italy at Lausanne. Signor Mussolini has requested Signor Sforza to come to Rome immediately. PARIS. Nov. 3. Signor Sforza leaves for Rome this evening.