The New York herald., 1922-11-01

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New York Herald Bureau.
Rome, Oct. 81.
For the moment all is calm in this
ancient capital. At 10 o'clock this,
morning Benito Mussolini's Cabinet
took the oath of fidelity to the King
as Ministers, taking possession of
their portfolios at once. Simultane-
ously from the general headquarters
of the Fascista troops established at
the Hotel Bristol there was issued at
Mussolinis direction, an order OF de-
mobilization sending some 100000 black
shirts to their homes.
All Italy is awaiting the first func-
tioning of the Mussolini Government,
which, not depending upon the sup
port OF the present Chamber Of Depu-
ties, constitutes a virtual dictatorship.
However, the Popular group in the
Chamber appears to be on the point
of accepting the new Ministry, at
least in principle, this group compris-
ing 122 members. The Nationalist ele-
ments, numbering another hundred,
also may accept the Government, but
this will not give Mussolini major
ity in the Chamber, in which there are
161 Socialists and Communists who
have been put on the prescription list
by the black shirts.
Some of the Socialist leaders, fear
ing in Mussoiini another SIila. have
fed from Rome.
Ihe King continues 10 divide popular
acclamation with the new Premier.
Communists Dissolved.
Meanwhile the Socialist and Com
munist organizations seem to be par
alyzed for the moment. though reaction
is feared. In fact the Communist party
is practically dissolved. Railways, tram
ways and other public utilities whose
personnel is largely Socialist are func-
tloning regularly. no protest having been
made by the railway men against bring
ing the chief black shirt and his men 70
Rome. This has been only one OF the
surprises of the present crisis. whose
most significant feature has been the
spirit of fraternity everywhere dis
played.
Last night Rome presented the aspec.
of carnival with its flags. even the
street cars being decked out with
sireamers. One reason behind the re-
jolcing on the part OF sober citizens was
Tho appreciation of Mussolini's good
sense In the choice of Cabinet, which,
te1ardlcss of tho feelings OF the present
chamber. undoubtedly has met with
popular appreciation. The comment to-
day is that Mussolini, I'm his appoint
ments, carried out his purpose of Great
ing q strong Government, not composed
entirely Of his personal henchmen. but
representatives, of the sensible element
of the community and men of technical
qualifications.
Signor vassallo, the new Under Sec
retary OF Foreign Affairs. belongs to
the Popular party and is notorlously
anti-Slav and anti-Greek. Another in
tcresting choice is that OF Giovanni Gen
tile as Minister of the Interior. Italy's
greatest living philosopher. Signor
hTinzi. the Fascista Under Secretary OF
hhe Interior, Is Italy's crack motorcyclist
and aeronaut.
A March by Moonlight.
Rome in many years has not seen such
demonstrations as went on yesterday to
mark the advent of this new Govern
ment, reaching its climax last evening
In a march by moonlight through the
streets and UP the beautiful Via Vittorio
Veneto, by Fascista and Nationalist
troops. The sight as they went by the
big hotels. including the Regina Carlton.
where THE New YORK HERALD bureau Is
located, was one never to be forgotten.
the blue shirts OF the Nationalists
mingling with the black OF the Fascist.
and the moonlight cleaning ON their
vanished helmets.
Premier Mussolni was at the Savoy,
before which the troops paraded. and
where they wound up In perfect tu-
multi OF enthusiasm In which the Roman
public Joined. Mussolini and his stan
appeared on a balcony, where a great
nag hung In a blaze OF electric lights,
and hailed the crowd. IL was the veri-
table climax ef a virtually bloodlcss
revolution.