STATUS OF LIBYA.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 59, Issue 15, 28 October 1938, Page 5

STATUS OF LIBYA.

NOW NATIONAL TERRITORY. AN ITALIAN COMMUNIQUE. (United Press Association —Copyright.) ROME, October 26. A communique issued after a meeting of the Fascist Grand Council, over which Signor Mussolini presided, stated that the council, after examining the situation in Libya, proclaims that Libya’s four provinces should now become part of the national territory instead of ranking as a colonial possession. A statute defining Libya’s new status will be drawn up for the council’s next meeting. EXTENSION OF THE EMPIRE. INTERNATIONAL IMPORTANCE. LONDON, October 26. Tho Rome correspondent of the “Daily Telegraph” says that the decision regarding Libya is interpreted as implying that the Italian Empire is being extended across the Meditteranean to Africa, the effects of which are of the utmost political and international importance. Advantages that can bd derived by natives are considerable, providing evidence of Italy’s intention to continue a policy of respect and collaboration with Islam. It is announced in this connection that 310 Arab rebels who fled from Tripoli after the Italian occupation have submitted to Italian rule.