The Archive · 1932

Twilight or Dawn

Oct. 14.

Signor Mussolini's striking confession of the faith that is in him and the Fascist organisation of which he is the distinguished head will be read elsewhere to-Jday with special interest. the translation which, being officially prepared, is more stilted than purely literary considerations would like, the presentation lof the Duce's views seems to ha' about it vigour and uncompromising reality. There can be little doubt that Fascism, as interpreter by its founder, has a strong appeal to perplexed humanity at the moment. Discussion of its appropriateness in application to the Italian people must be left to others; there is always danger in attempting to criticise household remedies. Where Signor Mussolini may be endeavouring to advocate the adoption of Fascism by countries outside Italy or to commend his'

Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.

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