Italy Going “ Straight Ahead ”
“AS YESTERDAY, SO TO-MORROW” United Press Association.—By Electrlo Telegraph.—Copyright. ROME, April 13. The Fascist Grand Council approved Of King Victor Emmanuel’s acceptance of the Albanian Crown. After the meeting Signor Mussolini said in a speech:— “The historic events which have been accomplished are the result of our will, faith and strength. Towards a friendly people we aro friendly, and to a hostile people wo show clear and decided hostility. The world is asked to leave us alone to our great daily tasks. The world must know now that we always forge straight ahead. As yesterday so to-morrow.” The crowd shouted: “Paris, Corsica, Jibuti, Tunis.” A Tirana (Albania) message says the new Premier, Shefkat Verlack, telegraphed as follows to Signor Musso“The Albanian people enthusiastically acclaim your name and address their thoughts to you in deep gratitude and devotion. Albania expressed a desire for union with Italy and is proud to associate her destiny with that of Italy. ’» Realistic daylight air raids were carried out over Rome with anti-aircraft and machine-gun fire. All activities were suspended. DUCE’S VISIT TO TIRANA POSTPONED TIRANA, April 13. Signor Mussolini’s visit to Tirana has been postponed indefinitely.
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Manawatu Times, Volume 64, Issue 88, 15 April 1939, Page 5
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