ITALIANS IN AUSTRALIA

Evening Star, Issue 20062, 31 December 1928, Page 5

ITALIANS IN AUSTRALIA

THE INNISFAIL INCIDENT FEARS OF SERIOUS TROUBLE Press Association —By Telegraph—Copyright. _ SYDNEY, December 29. The Innisfai! correspondent of the ‘Guardian’ says that the mobilisation of every Italian in the district has been commanded by the Vice-Consul for January 5, when the coat of arms will he restored at a huge national assembly. This order was contained in a manifesto which was printed in Italian, and it is regarded with grave fears as a direct challenge to the Australian community, especially since heated feeling already exists.—Australian Press Association.-

BiUTISII GOVKRNMENT’S ATTITUDE. Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright, LONDON, December ‘29. The Italian Government has not discussed the Australian anti-Jtaliau demonstration with the British Government, and it is expected that any action taken will be direct between Borne and Canberra or Brisbane. Whitehall has no inclination to discuss' tiro question, but seems to have a definite desire not to be at present involved. A Whitehall spokesman intimated that the mailer rested solely between Italy and Australia, who must settle it themselves. Jt is likely that il the matter is referred hero it will he referred back to Australia, though it Australia and Italy arc not able to settle it mutually, then British diplomacy would he available il desired. — Australian Press Association. STRUNG FEELING IN ITALY, Press Association—By TeDgnoh—Copyright MILAN, December 2S. According to an official statement by the Stefani Agency, the Italian Viceconsul has strongly protested about the Innisluil incident, which the Italian colony deeply resents. The ‘ Popolo d’Jtalia ■ says; “'Die fight, against Italian workmen in Australia, has all the appearance of open hostility against Italy. Such violent acts, oven if the work of irresponsible individuals, arc a consequence of deplorable legal measures. It the situation becomes grave the dangerous sources of these provocations will bo found in brutal, ungenerous anti-Italian agitation.”—Australian Press Association.