GREECE AND ITALY.

Hokitika Guardian, 10 September 1923, Page 3

GREECE AND ITALY.

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lAN HAMILTON. (Received this dav at 11.T.j a.rn.) LONDON, September 9. Geeral bin Hamilton, when unveiling a war memorial at Fraserburgh, recalled that he was born in the fortress at Corfu, which the Italians recently shelled. .Mussolini would have done better for himself, for Italy and for Europe, if lie had restrained Italian valour, instead of committing it to an act of violence, which began by shedding innocent blood, while ils end was hidden from mortal eyes. The British Legion had adopted a resolution in favour ol the l-euguo <>l Nations. Hitherto the Government had treated the resolution as France treated the pope's appeals to Chi istiaiis, but the Legion did not intend to b<- so easily brushed' aside. It did not want a French Committee but, a real League of justice and including Russia and Germany. HONORING MUSSOLINI. (Received this day at 11.10 n.r.i.) LONDON, September 9. The “Daily Chronicle's” Horne cm respondent states Mussolini is acclaimed as the man of the hour. An ovation in Ids honour at .Milan where he attended the motor races, was as great as anyone ever received in Italy, since the days of the first King of United Italy. Even political enemies, who at the time of the Janina murders desired Mussolini's overthrow, now declare bis is a strong Government capable of looking after the nation’s interests. IT A MAX NEWS PA PEPS. (Received litis day at 11. Id a.in.) ROME. September 9.

The newspapers arc elated at. the Ambassadors f'olereucc dcctsioti. which is regarded as embodying all Italy's demands. “II Alessrigero” says that the Auglo-ftalian friendship underwent a crucial test in the initial stages ol the conflict, and adds, “It may now be revealed tint Lord Holier! ( ceil went so far a.s to suggest sending an English squadron in Gieel; waters, as the -League's gendarmes, as well as to serveas a warning to Italy.”

MUSSOLINI'S TRIUMPH. (Received this day at 12 noon). LONDON. Kept. 9. The “.Morning Post’s” Home corlespolldciit states .Mussolini s personal triumph is complete. Italians of all shades of opinion backed him unreservedly throughout. Even the Socialist press opposition is half-hearted. Alussolini's constant aim in foreign affairs has been to secure recognition of Duly as a great power, able to deliberately carry out her own policy without fear of foreign interference. Triumphant ovations weie given Mussolini to commemorate the diplomatic victory rather than the chastisement of Greece. The Ambassadors decision is bailed as a victory over those supposed to be intriguing against Italy. Unfurtunatelv Britain is regarded as the. chief of these 'baffled schemers.