FASCISM

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXI, 29 October 1928, Page 5

FASCISM

SIXTH ANNIVERSARY ABSENCE OP MESSAGE FROM MUSSOLINI .7 United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Australian Press Association (Received 29th October, 12.25 p.m.) ' ROME, 28th October, t The sixth anniversary of Fascism was conspicuous by the absence of flag.wav- . ing and speechifying. Signor Mussolini. 7 sent a message: “Deeds, not words. Hence 2902 public works, destined todremain for centuries as a token of faith, strength, and labour, are being inaugur-.,., ated. They comprise 566 road works, 337 schools, 299 hydraulic works, 65 land-' schemes, 63 harbour works, 79 sanitary;:.;: works, 571 public buildings, ant},,B6o; other undertakings. The simple figures... give the lie to'false reports of Italy’,s progress, whether at home or abroad;'. Behind these works lie the brawn and sinew of Italy, and the money, life,'and; well-being of Fascists. The Italy we wish to see—hard-working, silent, and , tenacious—is arising. Let us salute her raising our flags and weapons with a' crywhich will always cause our enemies, of whatever colour or party, to tremble. :.