THE NEW ITALY.

Taranaki Daily News, 2 December 1919, Page 5

THE NEW ITALY.

MONARCHY THREATENED. THE KING MAY ABDICATE. By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright. Received Dec. 1, 8.5 p.m. London, Nor, 27. The Daily Chronicle says there are imminent* rumours of the abdication of the King of Italy. Such rumors have often been current. It is true 'that his popularity is not greater than pre-war days, despite hisdemocratic tendencies, and the surrender of Crown lands and palaces, but there are no signs of the imminent overturning of the Monarchy. The King has often said that he is willing to abdicate if it will promote the people's well-being. Signor Nitti is a strong and courageous statesman, and is likely to weather the storm, but there is no real danger of Bolshevism.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. | A DIFFICULT SITUATION. ARMY SYMPATHY WITH REBELS. Received Dec. 1, 5.5 p.m. Rome, Nov. 27. The country awaits the opening of Parliament on December Ist with intense interest. D'Annunzio's friends are making preparations in various cities. The Government's dilemma is most serious. The Army and the Navy will not fight against Italians who are claiming to defend the rights of Italy. Attempts to use them will mean that the officers will go over to D'Annunzio.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. D'ANNUNZIO'S AIMS. PLAN TO ATTACK MONTENEGRO. Received Dee. 1, 8.5 p.m. London, Nov. 2". In the House cf Commons, Mr. Dudley Ward announced that it is unofficially re"ported that D'Annunzio is preparing an expedition to attack Montenegro.—Aus.N.Z. Cable Assn. CAMPAIGN OF TAXATION. AMBITIONS OF D'ANNUNZIO. Rome, Nov. 26. It is predicted that the Budget will include a tax on capital, a tax on war profits, taxes on luxuries and on brewing, and a reduction in the interest on Treasury bonds. Signor Nitti has affected a saving by reducing the number of officers, placing the army approximately on a peace footing. Rome, Nov. 27. A message from Fiume states that D'Annunzio addressed the municipal council, saying that his mission was to save Italy from the Socialists. Italy was now in the same position as after Caporetto; the new battle must be fought from Fiume. The seriousness of the Adriatic situation has been increased by the Italian warships at Genoa and Smyrna joining D'Annunzio.