King's Opening of Parliament:
Arms not to be Laid Aside While Europe is Armed Rome, May 24.
The King, accompanied by the Queen and the Royal Family, day opened Parliament in the presence of Signor Mussolini and the members of his Cabinet, Senate and Deputies and members of the Diplomatic Body."
Ju the speech' from the Throne His Majesty said that the ta begun by the Government must be continued determinedly. Juridical and administrative reforms were necessary. Military problems must be solved according to the economic situation of the country and the demands of foreign policy.
Italy was unable to remain unarmed among armed nations. She was unable to run. the great risk of being taken unawares.
Italy's foreign policy must. be peace with dignity. Italy was ready to direct all her energies towards reaching an equitable solution of the reparations questions, which }would eliminate threatening dangers, and she was ready. to make f sacrifices in order that peace might guaranteed provided that her legitimate fundamental interests [were safeguarded—Reuter.
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