Mussolini’s Terms
WANTS TERRITORY ALREADY CONQUERED
Received Wednesday, 1.20 a.m. LONDON, Oct. 22. The British United Press’ Rome correspondent states that trustworthy Italian quarters declare that Mussolini would readily discuss a settlement if Britain reduces her Mediterranean fleet and the League postpones sanctions, also if Italy is allowed to consolidate 4 ‘in the territory already conquered.” According to the Telegraph’s diplomatic correspondent, however, Mussolini resolutely declines to accept any settlement on the basis of the recent Paris offer. Huge Cost of War to ItalyReceived Tuesday, 9.50 p.m. ROME, Oct. 22. The Italian operations in Abyssinia cost £3,666,000 before hostilities began. The Budget deficit for the thxeo months ended September 30, was £7,066,666, which does not include the Abyssinian operations. These cost £23,416,666 for the above three months, yet the stream of troops to East Africa continues unabated.
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Manawatu Times, Volume 60, Issue 250, 23 October 1935, Page 5
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