CRISIS IN ITALY.

Taranaki Daily News, 5 December 1919, Page 5

CRISIS IN ITALY.

ROYALTY POPULAR. DEMONSTRATION BY THE PEOPLE. By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyricbt. Received Dec. 4, 5.5 p.m. Home, Dec. 2. The King, accompanied by the Queen, opened Parliament. They had an enthusiastic reception from- the non-Socia-lists. When the Senators and the Deputies ■were taking their seats the Socialists raised a cry, "Long live Socialism," and all left the Chamber." After their departure a striking ovatipn .was given their Majesties, who were frantically cheered The demonstration was renewed in the streetß when they were returning to the Quirinal, where the King appeared on the balcony thrice in response to the acclamations of the crowd.—Keuter Service. ________ PEACEFUL AMBITIONS. m SUGGESTION OF WAR. Received Dec. 5, 1.10 a.m. Rome, Dec. 1. ■ The King, in the course-of a speech from the throne, affirmed that Italian aspirations in the Adriatic did not conceal any military design. The defend of the Italian populations on the Adriatic constituted an indisputable duty and right, but Italy had no imperialistic ambitions, and did not intend that the peace of Europe should be disturbed. Italy viewed with the liveliest sympathy the rise of the working classeß, which must tend to an intensive programme of production and ever increasing democratic co-operation amongst the nations.—Reuter Service. A DIFFICULT SITUATION. SOCIALISTS AND BOLSHEVISM. London, Nov. 39 (delayed). Although the alarmist reports are discounted in Rome, there is ample evidence that the situation is critical. The keenest interest centres in Monday's opening of Parliament. No acts, of violence are anticipated, but. the newspapers declare that the Socialists intend to mark the occasion by pronounced anti-dynastic demonstrations. - It is significant that, in view of the menacing outlook, the King has decided to abandon the customary-pomp and discard the uniform of a fAll general in favor of a field uniform for work at the front The diplomatic corps will wear morning dress. The Socialists, who hold 156 out of 550 seats, have formally endorsed Bolshevism and demand recognition of the Soviet in Russia.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. Belgrade, Dec. 1. It is reported that a destroyer, accompanied by a transport, left Fiume on November 29. D'Annunzio, Admiral Rilzo and a thousand Arditi were on board. It was intended' to occupy Chibenik.