SIGNOR MUSSOLINI.

Manawatu Standard, Volume LIV, Issue 287, 1 November 1934, Page 4

SIGNOR MUSSOLINI.

TIRES OUT MINISTERS. Italy’s Cabinet Ministers suffered grievously at the hands of Signor Mussolini recently, states the Rome correspondent of the London Daily Telegraph. They were serving, at the Duce’s command, in various capacities during the army manoeuvres, and for three hours were led up hill and down dale by their tireless leader. The manoeuvres took place in the Tuscan Apennines, and enthusiasm was highest when the Duce reft his car, shouldered a rifle, and marched and doubled with the Bersaglieri—the regiment with which he served during the war.

“I am proud to bear arms,” said Signor Mussolini afterwards, addressing the' 83rd Regiment. “Be prepared,” he exhorted officers and men, “at any moment for any incident from whatever quarter.” Attending the manoeuvres were the King of Italy. General Weygand, Chief of the French General _ Staff, and General Loisu. Deputy Chief. Technically the feature of the day was the rout of the mobile units, which previously were masters of the situation. Tlveir defeat is explained, however, as tactical rather than strategical. Nevertheless, it was Signor Mussolini’s boundless enemy which amazed everybody. He excelled himself. At last year’s exercises he helped to drag a heavy gun up a steep incline, laughing and persniring a l l the while. He then marched for a mile with the infantry, which kept bravely on when he started the famous Bersaglieri “quick step.” It is not only in military endurance tests, however, that the Duce delights. Recently, he threshed the wheat at Sabudia for three hours, and tired out even the sturdiest peasants.