MUSSOLINI’S BIG DISPLAY.

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXIII, 10 April 1926, Page 9

MUSSOLINI’S BIG DISPLAY.

Acting National Hero.

SIGNIFICANT MESSAGE TO ENGLAND. By Cable—Press Association—Copyright. Australian and N.Z. Cablo Association. (Received April 9, 7.5 p.m.) LONDON, April 9. Signor Mussolini’s sailing for Tripoli, accompanied by an imposing fleet, is given prominence in the London newspapers, particularly in view of his reference to sea power. The “Daily Express,” with special permission, has a correspondent aboard the battleship Guilio Cesare. Wirelessing by courtesy of the Italian Navy, he says: “Signor Mussolini shouted to him from the deck of the battleship Comte de Oavour, “ ‘Tell England I am not yet dead.’ ’’ Most elaborate precautions were taken during embarkation. There were Fascists everywhere. Signor Mussolini is due in Tripoli on Sunday morning.

LIFE LIVED IN THE SHADOW. STORY OF MISS GIBSON’S SORROW. By Cable—Press Association—Copyright. Sydney "Sun” Service. (Received April 9, 5.5 p.m.) LONDON, April 6. Gibson, as a girl, was of contagious gaiety and possessed of a beautiful voice. She became engaged to a youifg London artist, who died, whereupon she buried herself in sorrow, reading the lives of the Saints. She was converted to Romanism in 1900, and decided to copy saintly lives. Developments led to her friends putting her under, restraint. The death of her brother was followed by paroxysms of grief, which unhinged her mind. Since her mother's death recently, Miss Gibson was depressed and silent. She was always accompanied by a friend. It is expected that the Italian authorities will appreciate fhis history of insanity, and quietly deport her to England.

MISS GIBSON’S “MISSION.”

DENIED BY ITALIAN- DOCTOR. By Cable —Press Association—Copyright. Australian and N.Z. Cablo Aaaoclotioa ROME, April 8. lliss Violet Gibson, interrogated, said she was guided by a supernatural force. She had accomplished what she believed to be a lofty; mission entrusted to her. This statement is contradicted cby the army doctor, Dr. Tavani, with whom Miss Gibson will accordingly be confronted. Dr. Tavani declared that, on Much 28, the anniversary of Fascismo, he saw a white-haired, elderly woman, resembling Miss Gibson, try to approach Signor Mussolini, who was addressing a crowd. She was holding a bouquet in her left hand, while tho right hand was concealed in her pocket. Dr. Tavani prevented her approaching nearer. Mussolini Aoclaimed. At Fiumicino there were indescribable scenes of enthusiasm in the morning on the arrival of Signor Mussolini, to embark for Tripoli. Salvos were fired and there were cries everywhere of “Vive Mussolini.” The populace was so excited that the Carabinieri had difficulty in protecting the Premier from his ardent admirers. The bugles rang out as Signor Mussolini boarded the Cavour, whose decks, masts and rigging were lined with cheering sailors. In the presence of 10,000 people, Signor Mussolini embarked, sprightly and radiant as ever. Inspired to Kill. The authorities lengthily questioned Miss Gibsori, who said an angel strengthened her hand to kill the Pope or Mussolini. It would have been better to kill the Pope. The police found Miss Gibson’s room like a private chapel with images of the Saviour anf Madonna, It is stated that after six months in a mental home she took up spiritualism. She often declared that the spirits of great men met her in her room. REGRETS FROM IRELAND. RELIEF AT MUSSOLINI’S ESCAPE.

By Cable—Frees Association—Copyright! Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. LONDON, April 8. Lord Ashbourne telegraphed to Signor Mussolini from Dublin that Miss Gibson’s family regret the incident, and express their profound sympathy. Mr W. T. Co.sgrave also telegraphed to Signor Mussolini on behalf of the Government of the Irish Free State, congratulating Signor Mussolini and the Italian people on the former’s escape from the odious attempt on his person, and hoping fpr his speedy recovery, adding that the infamous attempt caused much indignation in Ireland.