London. Feb. 28.
The recent capture of Mogadishu, capital of Italian Somaliland, has completely demoralized the Italians, according to the latest reports from Cairo.
Prisoners of war already total se eral thousands, and more are arri ing, it is added.
Jan Smuts, Prime Minister of the Union of South Africa. has sent a message of congratulation to Major-General Cunningham, commander of the British forces in Italian Somaliland.
The message reads: "Heartiest congratulations to you and officers and men on your brilliant campaign in Somaliland and the capture of the cubital. Considering the nature of the terrain, the transport problems in vol ved and tke speed of operations. it 1s an amazing performance of which we are all justly proud."—Reuter.
Rome Denies Graziani Recalled Rome, Feb. 27.
Official circles here today categorically denied reports that Marshal Rodolfo Graziani, Commander-in-Chief of the Italian forces in Africa, bad been recalled to Rome.
An official statement released to the press today termed such reports "completely groundless.
It had been claimed that the Mershal had resigned his command and was under arrest in Rome—Havas Telemondial.
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