CHARGE IN ITALY.

Taranaki Daily News, 2 November 1922, Page 5

CHARGE IN ITALY.

NEW PREMIER’S POLICY. PROGRAMME OF REFORM. DISCIPLINE AND DIGNITY. rfy Telegraph,-.-Press Assn.—Copyright. Paris, Oct. 31. Signor Mussolini, interviewed by a Matin representative, emphasised that his policy was not directed against Socialists or Labor. It contained a definite programme of reform. The Government stood for economy, and Fascist discipline in home affairs. The Fascist policy abroad would be the maintenance of national dignity. No adventures would be engaged in. He would maintain the friendliest relations with Italy’s wartime Allies, and friendliness towards all friendly nations. If the Government did not secure a majority in the Chamber, Parliament would be dissolved. Paris. Oct. 31. Sforza telegraphed that Mussolini is resigning his ambassadorship, declaring it essential to have a foreign policy which is not a mere sum of sentiments and resentments, and regretting having to leave such fruitful work, but is confident it can be continued. PEACE AND WORK. FASCISTI TO DEMOBILISE. Received Nov. 1, 8.10 p.m. Rome, Oct. 31. Signor Tangorra, Catholic deputy at Pisa, and professor of political economy, who is Minister of the Treasury, has already been Under-Secretary, while Signor Vassalo, a journalist, was Un-der-Secretary for Foreign Affairs, and specialised in the subject. The Fascist) who entered Rome assembled at the Villa Borghese and marched along the Corso to the tomb of the unknown warrior, thence to the Quirinal to salute the King. A demobilisation order bids the Fascist), now that victory has been won, to return to their daily work, as Italy needs quiet and labor. Some regrettable incidents occurred, such as the sacking of the library of Signor Alessio, ex-Minister of Justice, at Padua, because he opposed Fascisimo in the late Cabinet. Signor Mussolini exchanged cordial messages with d’Annunzio, whose Fiumian lieutenant has joined the new Cabinet. FEARS OF SERBIA. DANGER OF AVAR. Received Nov. 1. 8.10 p.m. Belgrade, Oct. 31. The newspapers are agitated over the news of the Fascisti triumph, and ask if this means war, as the Fascisti are known to have ambitious aspirations. Received Nov. T, 10.10 p.m. London, Nov. 1. The Daily Express’ Belgrade correspondent states Signor Mussolini’s success has caused very great excitement. The newspapers all talk war. Reports state fighting has broken out on the Sushak frontier, near Fiume, and .is spreading. The Serbs arc sending reinforcements. —Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. STATEMENT BY SFORZA. Received Nov. 1. 5.5 p.m. Paris, Oct. 31. Signor Sforza states that the new Italian Government has his heartiest wishes, but he considers that diplomatic positions such as his should he entrusted to men in full accord with the new administration. A FIGHT - IN ROME. Rome, Oct. 31. A procession of Fascisti and Communists clashed in the San Lorenzo quarter of Rome on Monday night. Large crowds participated in the fighting. Four Fascists were killed and a large number on both sides were wounded. Rome is now calm. A later message says that the San Lorenzo clash is regarded as an isolated incident. The Communists there have been dispersed. Communist depuI ties have decided to resign. The whole . party is now mentally and physically ■ crushed. Nearly all the Socialist and Communist papers, also Signor Nitti’s oreans. have ceased publication. Thirty thousand Fascists arrived in Rome yesterday, and 100,000 to-day to participate in the triumphal procession. Numerous aeroplanes piloted by Fascists flew over the city last night. Huge crowds in the streets waved flags and cheered the new conditions. FASCIST! DEMOBILISING. Rome, Oct. 31. The Fascist! leaders have issued a manifesto ordering demobilisation throughout the country as soon as the Fascisti final triumphal parade in Rome finishes to-day.