ITALY INDIGNANT

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XVIII, Issue 298, 3 December 1928, Page 5

ITALY INDIGNANT

LIGHT SENTENCE ON ASSASSINATOR

ANTI-FRENCH DEMONSTRATIONS

SITUATION REGARDED AS SERIOUS.

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[Australian and N.Z. Preu Assn.) Bodio, Dec. 2. Signor Mussolini, speaking to thd Cabinet, expressed sympathy wi‘h the Italian indignation at the light sentence of two years’ imprisonment and a fine on Maduguo the assassinator of Count Nurdini.

Signer Mussolini said: “The whole nation is gravely wounded at the vers dice which has practically acquited the murderer of an old and faithful servant of the State. The Italian Government well understands the indignant emotion of the Italian people and is glad to observe the spontaneous demonstrations of students carried on in perfect order and discipline.”

The iact that this is purposely pubs llshed is taken ns showing the seriousness with which the situation is regarded. A triple line of troops surrounded the French Embassy on Saturday and large parties of studenta were not alk .ved to approach. Italians who have received French war and other decorations have decided to return their orders and medals. Signor Luigi Barbera already has sent MDoumergue his Legion of Honour modal.

Signor Mussolini’s brother, writing in “Popolo d’ltalia,” asks whether the refuse of Communism and antiFascisni who And hospitality in France will not feel themselves encouraged to massacre ovary honest Italian and every representative of the Italian Government. We remind France that fifty million Italians will not allow further murders of their brothers on French soil.”

Other newspapers are even mors outspoken and accuse France of being an accomplice.

TROOPS GUARD FRENCH EMBASSY.

Italian indignation is unabatedThere was a great anti-French demonstration to-day, with 2000 students. The authorities were soon aware and also discovered it was intended to domonstrate outside the French Embassy. When the students reached tha Piazza Farnese they found the appproach strongly guarded by troops. The students whistled and groaned when ever a face was seen at an Embassy window. They marched to tho Falazzo Del Littorlo and sang patriotic songs until Signor Turati, secretary of the Fascist organisation, appeared on a balcony and returned the Fascist salute. They next proceeded to the Tomb of tho Unknown War« rior. The procession was swollen by thousands of townspeople. The crowd demonstrated in the Palazzo Chini in honour of the Duce and knelt at the Waiter ’ Tomb and listened to a violent anti-French harangue. They returned to the Fascist headquarters and sang and shouted and waved banners until “igor Turati reappeared and gave the Roman salute. They next again attempted te reach the French Embassy and troops again barred the way. There were many scuffle : and romo arrests. Students in Naples similarly demonstrated* attempting to attack the consulate* shouting “Down with France.”

FRENCH GOVERNMENT CON-

CERNED.

[Australian and N.Z. Preu Assn.l Paris, Dee. 2.

The French Government is concerned with the anti-French outbursts in Italy. It is considered as a matter for the Cabin t, after which a statement will be issued. Owing to repeated assassinations by foreigners in France severe measures wul be taken in future to watch political exiles in order to remove the intolerable abuse of French hospitality. It is pointed out that over a million Italians are at present in France, ineluding a great number of refugees from tho Fascist regime. A strong guard has been placed as a precautionary mensuro outside the Italian Bmbassy and Consulate. Press comments are restrained and express the hope that Signor'Mussolini, with a gesture will calm his countrymen. “L'lntrsnsigeant” admits that the French jury system needs overhauling.

The French Cabinet announces tnat it is taking steps to prevent Italian refugees fuith r abusing French hospitality.