MONARCHICAL CRISIS IN ITALY

Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 57, 1 December 1919, Page 7

MONARCHICAL CRISIS IN ITALY

PRECIPITATED BY ELECTION RESULTS ANTI-ROYALIST FEELING Sγ TeleeraDb-Preee AEsociatlon-OoDvrlzW Rome, November 25. As the result of the Socialist victory nt the. elections a, grave crisis is feared, involving not only tlm Cabinet but the ruling House. The new Socialist elements are animated by revolutionary fiontiments and favour the Maximalist policy, which wilt inevitably lead to Bolshevism. This section is almost certain to command the party, as they number 150 out of a total of r>so deputies. Thero is talk of disorder at the. openin;,' of Parliament to prevent the King being heard, and even insulting and attacking the King. It is contended in some quarters that finch a demonstration would clear (he air bv rousing the voters from the apathy to which the Socialists owe (heir triumph.

It is suggested on the other hand that the King will abdicate in favour of the Duke of Aosla. who is nwst popular owing to his brilliant leadership of the Third Army.—Renter.

THE KING'S INTENTIONS. London, November 25. The "Horning Post's" correspondent at Rome, states that although rumours are prevalent suggesting that the King may abdicate owing to the threatening attitude of the Socialists, it is generally believed that the Kins will not stoop to such a weak-kneed course. It is even suggested that, the King will refrain from appearing at the npenin? of Parliament, because the Socialists, who while an insignificant parly refrained from attending, now declare that, tliev will take the opportunity of hissing His Majesty and preventing the Speech from Iho Throne, and hint at injury to the King either goincr to or returning I'rnm Parliament.

While a political crisis is possible, following the. increased representation of Hie Socialists as the result of the apathy of the middle clas'is at tl<e elections, it is expected that NilK (the Premier), with the considerable Catholic support, "will be able, in site of his small majority, to retain the reins.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. THE NEW BUDGET. (Rec. November 30, 11 p.m.) Rome, November 26. Tt, is predicted that the Italian Budget will 'include a tax on capital, a tax on war profits, inxes on luxuries, and on browing, and reducing the interest on Treasury bonds.

Siennr Nilti has nffpclcd a saving by rrtliicintr the numbers of officers, ami nlacing tho Army o.iip''oximalcly on , a neaco footine.—Aus.-N.'/. Cable Assn.