ITALIAN CABINET

Evening Star, Issue 22362, 11 June 1936, Page 11

ITALIAN CABINET

CHANGES IN PORTFOLIOS PREPARING TO TAKE PLACE AMONG NATIONS Press Association—By Telegraph— Copyright LONDON. June 10. The Rome correspondent of ‘ The Times ’ reports that Signor Mussolini’s surrender of the Foreign Office is regarded as a wise move, since the new Foreign Minister, ' once Italy has emerged from her state of isolation, will presumably represent Italy at Geneva and other international conferences abroad, thereby giving additional weight to Italian participation. It is, therefore, deduced that Signor Missolini is now convinced of the imminent repeal of sanctions and is making ready to give all the force he can to Italy’s resumption of her place among other nations. Count Ciano’s appointment is also probably intended as a symptom of relaxed tension in Europe, although, of course, it will not deflect Italian foreign policy from any line Signor Mussolini chooses to give it.__ SANCTIONS EXPECTED TO BE LIFTED ROME, June 10. It is unofficially stated that Signor Mussolini, as soon as sanctions are lifted, will also relinquish the War, Navy, and Air portfolios, which will be merged into the Ministry of National Defence, with Marshal IJadoglio as Minister. SURRENDER OF CHIEFS ROME, June 10. - (Received June 11, at 10.15 a.m.) General Graziani has received the submission of Ras Hailu and) over 50 other Abyssinian chiefs. A PROMISE AMD A THREAT ADDIS ABABA, June 10. (Received June 11, at 10.15 a.m.) The Viceroy has solemnly promised generosity towards the loyal and threatened ruthlessness towards the treacherous.