Concluding this review of the history of Mussolini up to the time of his triumph, Mr. Bena then proceeded to enumerate and explain the reforms introduced and adopted by the Fascist Government. "These marily aimed at recons-
State, the financial and commercial 1i the country; re-establishment of respect for the national religion; securing of family unity; creation of new methods of education. For labour he brought about new legis. lation whereby disputes are settled by Labour Courts, thus preventing Jmany strikes and' lock-outs. Questions regarding colonies and boundaries were settled by him to the satisfaction of the Italian people. The question of refunding the war debt to the United States was settled by popular subscription, Mussolini alled for the popular subscription of the "Dollar" which was -voluntarily over-subscribed."
"Another proof of the popularity of Mussolini," said the speaker, "was the demonstration given after an attempt made on his life. From the King and the Pope," he said "to the most humble of spontaneous demonstration of sym-and thy and esteem was given to
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