Stuttgart, July 18.
A violent diatribe against Bolshevism was included in a speech by the Italian General Melchiori at the inauguration {locally of an anti-bolshevik exposition.
"The differences between bolshevism and our regimes is so great that it surpasses the realm of argument," he emphasized. "We must combat bolshevism even though it involves extreme consequences."
The genera! characterized M. Joseph Stalin as "the Red Tsar, thirsty for blood, who leads a sad existence on the Russian steppes committing crime after crime.... Thanks to you, and thanks to our communications in the Mediterranean basin, no communist can or will penetrate these countries. This is a solemn pledge which we take in the name of Hitler and Mussolini."—Havas, 1. The Administration. may hav to offer concession:
2. Opponents of the measure may muster enough votes to return the Bill to the Judiciary Committee, thus sidetracking it for at least a year.
3. A debate may follow in the ordinary course, within an agreed limit, but even if the Senate vote favours President Roosevelt, the Bill may not reach the House of Rep-presentatives.
The battle for the majority leadership in the Senate rages around Senator Alben W. Barkley, Acting Leader of the Senate, and Senator Pat Harrison, of Missi ippi. both of whom are for the Bill. Senator Harrison is, however, considered acceptable by opponents of the measure.—Reuter.
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