Rome, June 16.
Italian public opinion is _profoundly shocked by the kidnapping. in the streets of Rome a week ago of the Socialist deputy, Signor Mateotti, by Fascists. His fate is still a mystery. The report that he has been murdered is not confirmed.
The Premier, Signor Mussolini, in the Chamber of Deputies, in response protests promised vigorous action against the perpetrators of the "stupid crime.
It fs officially announced to-day that a warrant has been issued for arrest of the advocate, Signor the of the Fascist newspaper, Italiano," on a charge of inciting others to deprive Signor Mateotti of liberty.
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In connexion with the Mateotti affair, the Communists are posting up appeals to the working classes and discussing the advisability of The entire police being organized to find the mi Deputy, alive or dead.
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In consequence of the national agitation in the Muteotti case, Signor Mussolini kas appointed a tempora ary Directory of the Fascist movement, composed of 11 members, with the object of ensuring that the strength of Fascism shall be used in accordance with the direction of the leaders.
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