ITALY’S AIMS.

Waikato Times, Volume 121, Issue 20278, 21 August 1937, Page 7

ITALY’S AIMS.

jIN THE MEDITERRANEAN. FRIENDSHIP WITH BRITAIN. “THE HORIZON IS CLEARER.” United Press Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright. (Received August 21, 1 p.m.) e PAL ERMA. August 20. r Decorated fishing boats and saluting warships thronged the harbour ?. and 400.000 shouting spectators e gathered at Hie Royal Palace. In front | e of which Signor Mussolini stood on a j ;t dais and delivered a speech which was broadcast throughout Italy and translated into eighteen languages. Signor Mussolini said: “When we leave the land for the maritime frontiers we will meet Great Britain. She does not yet know the new transformed Italy, hut I acknowledge that there have been great misunderstandings in the past two years. A gentlemen's agreement has improved the situation and the horizon is clearer ‘‘Permanent friendship with England is possible. We can reconcile our respective needs of a sea route and life line, and will collaborate in all problems of EurI opeun political life. but regarding Spain we will j ' not tolerate Bolshevism In the Mediterranean. M “Regarding Abyssinia we do not 0 ask the League of Nations officials II lo register births, but they should n take notice of a certain death Our

relations with France would improve but for her idolatry towards Geneva and the desire of some parties for the downfall of Fascism. "1 appeal for peace in all countries whose civilisation meets on Ihe shores of the MeditcrInappro.prlate Signs. Signor Mussolini, when about lo speak, noticed two while banners Inscribed: “Long Live our Volunteers in Spain.” He ordered them to be taken down, observing that -such signs were inappropriate I" his intended peace speech.