Nobody can. accuse Signor Mussolini of i. cumocution: iis frequent speeches are mark by a boldness of thought anda frankness expression which remove any doubt Tesands ing. his meaning. and his blunt phraseology arliingly refreshing. in comparison with those examples' of parliamentary intercourse which are delicately phrased. with the precise object or saying nathing. "Thats what, makes. him outstanding among the. poli deal Teaders Europe today. His speech to the Blackshicts at Belluno on Saturday was no exception: Casting aside any" pretence' at. politeness which geners ally envelops. relations between' one state and Smother not at war with each othe cribed. his "adversaries Weyond "bound "by oulofedate ideologies" and "too stupid. to be dangerous" 'In geographical se, Tationship to fla, there are quite n number countries beyond the Alps which maker the Statement more interesting' but tne Ideological Feference defines the "adversatiens: 'These are Stern terms. for-a statesman ike Signor 'Muss Selini to use and' are. not conducive to, anime Provement in international relations at dime Tike this when war is on every tongue, but the desire for peace is in many earls tu recent years, alas, there has been sad deterioration Inthe oratorial "performances: of European leaders, Insults and abuses re. commonpince devices which, strangely "enough, louse. the Rome consumer but arouse no" prent: Indighes tion abroad. Silence is no, longer golden is apparently a sign of weakness The Toudest the clamour leads the way and there seem to be'a keen degree of competition
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