FRENCH FASCISTS

Timaru Herald, Volume CXL, Issue 20283, 5 December 1935, Page 9

FRENCH FASCISTS

BOLD CHALLENGE TO M. LAVAL OBJECTION TO ROYALIST ACTIVITY United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright PARIS, December 3. Large crowds gathered outside the Chamber of Deputies before the opening of the debate on the Fascist Leagues. M. Ramete, Communist, who opened the debate, accused M. Laval of connivance in connection with the activities of the Croix-de-Feu, which seemed to be in a state of permanent mobilisation. He alleged that the Croix-de-Feu deliberately planned the February riots. M. Laval entered the Chamber when the debate was beginning to warm up. He heard the Left members chanting “Resign! Resign!" The cries were directed at the Minister of Justice, and followed the reading of a cutting from the Fascist League news sheet, advising the shooting of members of the Front Populaire (composed of Socialists and Communists). Disorder in Chamber The debate on the Fascist Leagues was suspended prematurely In the afternoon owing to disorder caused by a speech by the radical-socialist, M. Rucart, in which, addressing M. Laval, he said: “You have given the impression that you have no longer any strength against armed leagues.” This led to tumultuous scenes. The Speaker became involved in an argument, ringing the bell and shouting himself. Finally he suspended the sitting. gold medal he received with the Nobel Prize for literature In 1934. “Wedding Ring Day” has been announced for December 18. A bride of Treviso decided not to wait and presented her ring before the ceremony to the local Fascist headquarters, receiving in exchange a metal ring which was duly blessed and placed on her finger. Monks at St. Bernard Hospice, wishing to contribute, sent several of their number to Aceta. The first part of the journey was made on skis through thick snowstorms. Not a single British newspaper and only one French one can be purchased to-day. Officials blame the traffic confusion, but Austrian, German and Hungarian papers are obtainable. TALK OF ARMISTICE EARLY SETTLEMENT BELIEVED LIKELY United Press Association—By Electrlo Telegraph—Copyright (Received December 4, 11.20 p.m.) LONDON, December 4. The Paris correspondent of “The Daily Mail” says that it is stated in well informed circles that Signor Mussolini made it known that he is ready to consider proposals for a definite peace settlement which would satisfy Italy’s honour, and also give her a substantial territorial concession in some form or another. It is even thought that, if satisfactory proposals emerge from the meeting of M. Laval and Sir Samuel Hoare, Signor Mussolini himself might make a move towards peace. One report, widely current in both Bourse and diplomatic circles, is that a three weeks’ armistice might be acceptable to Signor Mussolini, in which period peace might be discussed and the oil embargo postponed. SENSATIONAL STORY ITALIANS QUEST FOR OIL IN U.S.A. United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright (Received December 4, 7.40 p.m.) WASHINGTON, December 4. A sensational story, published by the American News Agency from Rome, to the effect that the Government has entered into a long-term agreement with the Standard Oil Company, and an Italian subsidiary at New Jersey, to supply the Fascists with adequate supplie of oil,s was denied to-night by Mr Walter Teagle, president of the American Company. “Officers of the Italian Company know that such a contract would not only be impossible of fulfilment, but under no circumstances would it be accepted by us. It sounds like a preposterous piece of propaganda,” said Mr Teagle. “TAKEN ILL AND DIED” FATE OF UNPATRIOTIC ITALIAN United Press Association—By Electrlo Telegraph—Copyright MILAN, November 3. It is mysteriously announced that Signor Carlo Feltrinelli, one of the biggest industrialists in the country, who has been accused of trafficking in foreign currency, had “taken ill and died.” It is alleged that he deposited £6,000,000 in Swiss banks in his wife’s name. He offered, after discovery, £1,000,000 to the Government, which refused to accept it, and sequestrated all his property in Italy.

ITALIAN EXPLANATION DEATH HAS NO SIGNIFICANCE United Ptpss Association —By Electric Telegraph—Copyright LONDON, December 3. The Italian Embassy says that the death of Signor Feltrinelli was not

connected with any charges, but occurred at a board meeting from natural causes. “NO WEAKENING” BRITISH ATTITUDE TO SANCTIONS United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright LONDON, December 3. The Sun-Herald news service says that though there is not the slightest weakening of the British attitude to oil sanctions in conformity with League obligations, if they can be avoided, Britain will avoid them. A further attempt to initiate peace overtures will be made before the Committee of Eighteen meets. Effect On Italy The Trieste correspondent of “The Times” says that the Governor of the Province of Trieste is distributing 700 pairs of the best breed of rabbits for fur and flesh production, among country families, who will give back to local organisations a couple of young ones, to be passed on to other families. The system is to be extended to include poultry, sheep and bees, as part of a general scheme to contribute to the struggle against sanctions.