INSOLENT ATTITUDE.

Pahiatua Herald, Volume XLII, Issue 12951, 16 May 1935, Page 5

INSOLENT ATTITUDE.

SECOND EDITION

MUSSOLINI WARNS EUROPE.

NO INTERFERENCE TOLERATED United Frees Assn.—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. ROME, May 15. “Neither Britain nor France have taken, diplomatic steps to discover Italy’s attitude in Abyssinia which is well documented. And they are not likely to take such a step,” declared Mussolini in the Senate. “Intervention is an ugly word. Moreover, the reality does not justify it, especially in view of the »z,ood relations ~between England, France and Italy.” He added : “I am n ost grateful to those who are apparently preoccupied in an cver-brotherly manner regarding our military efficiency which they apparently consider might be weakened by a conflict in East Africa. We can only reply to thia c advice, according to vlich our presence in Europe is -onsidered indispensable, that we »gree. But is is because we wish to oe \t ease in Europe that we intend to have our backs secure in Africa.” Mussolini emphasised that the workers who- had gone to the colonies outnumber the soldiers. “But I declare solemnly and explicitly that we shall send all the soldiers we consider necessary. Nobody can arrogate to hunself the position of arbiter regarding the character or volume of our precautionary measures. Such interference will not be tolerated. “I wish to be reproached in future with excess rather than default where the security of our colonies and soldiers’ lives is at stake. 1 consider 800,000 to 900,000 soldiers a sufficient guarantee of security, especially as they are perfectly disciplined, of superb morale and equipped with modern arms made ir. our war factories which have been working at full speed for a number of months.” The Duce added that the remainder of the 1912 class would be called up in reserve with the 1911. 1913 and 1914 classes, making about 800.000, and concluded: “Supported by this complement of land, sea and air forces we shall continue collaboration with the* Powers to secure that balance without which Europe wobld go adrift. Our military preparations threaten nobody. They only ensure peace.” The speech ended amid a roar of applause. Mussolini's speech was followed by Signor Lessona. Under-Secretary for the Colonies, who declared that European Powers assumed greater responsibility in recent years in allowing Abyssinia to subjugate non- Aby s.^inians. Britain could, if she wished, publish the details ot a loiig series of bloody incidents, including rap© and slave-raiding by Abyssinfans in Kenya. Sudan and Somaliland. Similar danger exists in Eritrea and Italian Somaliland. He added: “Britain is always ready to give attention to Abyssinia’s misdeeds when it suits her. Abyssinia’s attitude shows that the Enijieror’s declarations arc worthless. Abyssiinia is prepared to violate any pledge or treaty.” MARCONI'S INVENTION. LONDON May 15. The Daily Telegraph’s Rome correspondent says in the presence of Mussolini and his military experts. Marconi carried out a number of important- wireless exj>eriments at a disused fort- on the outskirts of the city. The greatest secrecy seived. It- is understood Mussolini is exceedingly pleased at the results.