New-York tribune., 1922-10-27
King Expected in Capital
to Confer With Leaders
as Move TO Seize the Gov
ernment Takes Form
Rome May Give In
To Avert Civil War
Forces Are Estimated at
1000, 600 Workmen
and Trained Fighters


ROME, Oct. &c tBy The Assoc
ciated Press) Premier Facta and
his entire ministry resigned to-
night following the hostile attitude
Of the Fascist toward it and the
ordering by the Fascist of gem
cral mobilization Of its forces
throughout the country if the Cabi-
net declined to give up power.
The expectation in Rome to-
night was that King Victor Em-
manuel would return to the capital
tomorrow for conferences with the
political leaders prior to the forma-
ton of the new government. The
situation was regarded hopefully in
Rome. The belief prevailed in Rome
that either Vittorio Orlando or
Giovanni Giolitti, former Premiers,
would be requested to organize new
Cabinet.
Speculate on Threat
The impression was advanced in
political circles that the Facta minis
try decided to retire chiefly for the
purpose of bringing about the forma-
tion of q strong administration, which,
st the approaching reopening Of the
Chamber of Deputies, would be capable
of facing the Fascist. There was some
speculation as to whether the Fascist
would yield to offers of portfolios in a
Cabinet headed by Giolitti or Orlando,
or decide to precipitate matters by
carrying out their threats TO seize the
government.
Mussolini Goes to Milan.
| Thg widest rumors were in circuIa-
tion tonight. due to the fact that Sig
nor Orlando had left Rome for Cavour,
Piedmont, for long interview with
Signor Giolitti on the Cabinet situa-
tion. DR.. Mussolini returned to Milan,
where he had conversations with the
military and political leaders of the
Fascist. Senator Lusignoli, Prefect
of Milan, went to Lake Garda pur-
poseiy to interview Gabrielle dan
nunzio.
There were declarations in some
quarters tonight that before the as
sembling of the Chamber of Deputies
the new Cabinet would be formed,
which would include Signor GIolicti,
Signor Orlando and four or fire mem
bers of the Fascist. On the other
hand, the belief was expressed that
within few days the Fascist would
occupy all government Offices through
out Italy
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ably will be new Cabinet formed
with former Premier Gioltti, Orlando
| and Bonomi holding portfolios, but
without Fascist representation. The
"Giornale d'Italia" hints at the possi-
bility of third Facta Cabinet, COM
prising Fascist membership This
/ newspaper urges, however, that what
eve solution there is to the presen.
situation, it should be rapid and such
Italy's credit, as is proved by the
value of the Ira, which normally is
| worth 20 cents, but to-day is worth less
thans4 cents.
Believe Gioiitti Will Return
The most popular belief expressed
by the Rome newspapers is that Sigaor
| Giolitti will return to power with
members of the Fascist holding port
/ folios, but with the claims of the Fas-
/ cisti reduced. 1t is asserted that par
! leys between GioIitti and Professor
Benito Mussolini, head of the Fascist,
| will be resumed.
| Stress is laid by the newspapers on
| the fact that the Fascist congress at
i Naples broke up in haste and that the
| Fascist leaders left Immediately to
confer with Mussolini. who had des,art-
| ed from Naples prior to adjournment.
i. Meetings between prominent nlem-
bers of Parliament continued to-day.
Notable among the conferences was ono
between Signor Giolitti and Signor Or.
Iando.
Whether the present Fascist move
ment is political-carried on in order
to secure control of the Cabinet-or
| directed against the present govern
mental system of Italy, is not yet clear.
1 A year ago Benito Mussolini declared
himself republican, but few days
| ago, at Naples, he spoke favorably Of
/ the existing dynasty. The House OF
the unity of italy.
Great Force In Military Units
The strength of the Fascist is va
riously estimated at between 100000
4 and 10000 large part OF these men
have been trained in military tactics
and are organized into companies and
| tattalions.
Mussalini has called together aii this
military leaders of the Fascist, and
simultaneously has ordered all the mill
itary sections Of the Organization to
keep in readiness the S00,oe0 workers
who have joined the Fascisti units, orr
dered 10 co-onerate at an oppcrtuns
moment with the military sections.
i This is interpreted here as pvepara-
i tion for the assumption Of power by
!, the Fascisti.
4 Recent events connected with the
Fascist. including the summoning Of
their military leaders and the bold
utterancc Of Mussolini that either the
government Of the country mast be
given PEACEFUL to the Fascist or the
Fascist would take it by force, follow
4 q series of aggressive sters by the
Iorganizsticn.
DAnnunzio Joins Fascist
4 Premier Fscta recently offered Tho
Fascisti representation in his Cabinet
Iin order to strengthen his majority In
the Chamber of Deputies. According
to Mussoiini, tha Fascist demanded
the portfolios Of Foreign Affairs. War.
n -. U.xkty.