Italy's King.

Levin Daily Chronicle, 4 October 1917, Page 3

Italy's King.

If there were few caste distinctions in Italy before she entered the war, there will be none here when the war ends. The example already set by the King, who, since the beginning of his reign, has been considered and has considered himself rather the first citizen of the nation than its king has had an immense effect.

He has a strong sense of his responsibility in what may be called the task of setting the example. This ho exhibited startlingly during the days of suffering brought about by the Messina earthquakes and his course was magnificently followed by the Queen. Though about to be confined she instantly went lo work in the hospitals—went to real ■work in the hospitals.

This not only deeply stiired the people but had an immense effect on the royal entourage. The Italian Court is the most democratic in Europe. It is characterised by no great display. That would not be tolerated by its leaders. The Queen is an excellent housewife ;md will not ask anyone else to do anything she herself would not be willing to do.

In the war the King has set an example not only to the officers as to how best to look after their men, but to the men themselves. He always is on the spot exactly as one of them. After the war this is sure to have its natural reaction on the country. All Italy has fought and is lighting, from tthe youngest recruit to the King, from the humblest peasant girl to the Queen.