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SECRET DIPLCWATIC CODE ITALIAN STAFF RECALLED FROM BERLIN. Press Association —By Telegraph —Copyright BERLIN. October 22. Tiie ‘ Yossischc Zeitnng ’ states that Signor Mussolini has recalled the entire Italian Embassy staff owing to the mysterious disappearance of the Embassy s secret diplomatic code. —United Service. MUSSOLINI ANGRY. DRASTIC DISCIPLINARY MEASURES. BERLIN, October 22. (Received October 23, at 1.30 p.m.) Signor Mussolini took drastic disciplinary measures against the entire stall of the Italian Embassy for the theft, which occurred some months ago. Desperate efforts wore made to hush the matter up. Italian! circles believe that anti-Fascists are responsible, and that the mystery is not likely ever to be satisfactorily cleared up. Signor Mussolini, who was pery angry, ordered an immediate investigation. Two embassy - officials were recalled to Italy under arrest, pending further inquiries. Steps to purge the embassy staff will be undertaken and almost the entire staff changed every two months “ for administrative purposes.”
The Italian Ambassador (Count Androvan Di Marescotti) is now in Rome reporting to the Duce. It is understood that he is not returning > to his post.—Australian Press Association.
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Evening Star, Issue 20313, 23 October 1929, Page 9
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