BRITAIN RESENTS ITALIAN ATTACKS.

Auckland Star, Volume LXVI, Issue 186, 8 August 1935, Page 7

BRITAIN RESENTS ITALIAN ATTACKS.

OFFICIAL PROTEST. Outbursts by GovernmentControlled Press. CAMPAIGN OF CALUMNY. (United P.A.—Electric Telegraph—Copyright) (Received 11 a.m.) LONDON, August 7. The "Daily Telegraph" diplomatic correspondent reveals that the Foreign Office made strong representations to Signor Grandi, Italian Ambassador, against the violent attacks made on Britain by the Italian Press. It reminded him of the British newspapers' restraint towards Italian affairs, and a hint was dropped that as the Italian Press is controlled by the Government, such attacks are a grave mistake.

The latest from Rome shows that "II Teverc" is the worst offending journal. It publishes large cartoons reviling John Bull, and "Tommy Atkins." Other obscure journals are exploiting this opportunity to increase circulation, and are accusing Britain of cutting the throats of Maltese, Indians, Egyptians, Boers, and Ulster Roman Catholics.

The "Sun-Herald" says that the right to migrate is behind the violent antiBritish campaign that Mussolini is inspiring throughout the Italian Press which, despite British protest, continues unabated. II Duce hotly resents Britain's attempts to prevent hostilities because he asserts Britain throughout history has colonised at will. MUST BE STOPPED. PROTESTS EFFECTIVE. (Received 1.30 p.m.) ROME, August 7. As a result of Britain's representations the Government has ordered a cessation of anti-British propaganda.