THE REDS IN ITALY.

Taranaki Daily News, 8 April 1922, Page 9

THE REDS IN ITALY.

STRONG LOYALIST MEASURES. The industrial situation in Italy is improving every day. according to Mr. John Prouse, of Wellington, who has just returned from a tour of the Continent. “Up to the time T arrived in Italy.” he said, “the Socialists and Bolshevik elements had become so strong that something had to be done to counteract their influence. All the better-thinking people made up their minds that some determined step had to be taken, no matter how, and they set about it very simply. Whenever a Socialist began to deliver himself of propaganda which struck them as being harmful, they used forcible methods against him, breaking into his premises, turning out his furnishings into the street, and displaying the national flag. “The promoters of this united action were the Fascist), or the leaders of what might be called the popular patriotic movement. The Fascisti are now practically ridding the country of its malcontents and agitators. If a Socialist declares himself or voices his opinions too loudly the Fascisti are immediately hot against him. The Government allows this cleaning up process to go on, because it realises that it will bp the making of Italy. It is really a patriotic movement which stands for the betterment of the country.'