The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-10-30

Rome, Oct. 30.-Benito Mussolini,
leader of the Fascist, called by King
Victor Emmanuel to form cabinet,
arrived in Rome this forenoon The
crowds thronging the neighborhood
of the railway terminal gave him an
enthusiastic welcome. Mussollini left
Immediately for the Quirinal where he
was given an audience by the king.
The capital was lavishly decorated
with flags today but calm was being
maintained. 1t is believed the new
ministry will be constituted in the
course of the day.
When the Fascist leader arrived at
Civitavetchia before taking train
for Rome, thousands of Fascist and
citizens welcomed him. In a short
address Mussollini eXhorted the
crowds to remain calm and patriotic
airs were sung.
Restore Rail Traffic.
Railway traffic in Italy. suspended
yesterday by order of the military
authorities, was resumed today, the
directors of railways announced.
Take Over Government.
(By the Associated Press)
London, oct. 30.-The triumphant
forces of Fascist were ready to take
over the go, ernment of Italy, accord
ing to dispa, ,ches. Their leader, DR..
Ben.to Mussolini, was scheduled to see
the king and answer the call or the
sovereign for him to Great a new
ministry to replace the Fascinta gov
ernment. whose downfall was brought
about last week by the growig tide of
Fascist power and sympathy. Com
munication lines leading to the Ital-i
ian capital are reported in control of
the Fascist
Doctor Mussolini has declared 1.-The
Fascist must go into power without
alliances with any other party but
granting some portfolios outside the
Fascist party
The revolt against 1.-The politicians
long ago begun by the Fascist. many
of them vigorous young veterans of
the World war, was crowned with
success yesterday when King Victor
Emmanuel, greatly moved, embraced
Deputy Di Vecchi, one of the supreme
military authorities of the Fascist.
told him that he would give Italy
government most suited to the new
spirit pervading the country and then
entrusted Mussolini with the task of
forming a ministry.
Names New Cabinet.
In forming a new cabinet Mussolini
said he would retain to himself the
portfolios of interior and foreign af-
fairs and appoint General Diaz min
lister of war. Admiral Thaion di Rivol,
minister of finance, and include in
the governing body the Catholic
deputy, CavazZoni, and the liberal
senator AuSlSnOll, NOW pTelecl OA
Milan comforting the other portfolio
upon Fascist.
The eliminating gesture by Mus
solini in asserting his determination
to have the Fascist in absolute con-
troll was made yesterday when former
Premier Salandra was asked to form
n cabinet. Upon hearing or this the
/ ascisti leader told former Premier
'Eacta that he would not enter a cabi-
net with Salandra or any other poll
tician. Salandra then declined TO
form cabinet.
The offices of the newspaper Sc
colo at Milan have been raided and
ransacked by a force of 100 Nation
alists, says a dispatch of the Stefani
agency. Previous dispatches told of
the Fascist occupation of several
newspaper plants in Rome, including
those of the pro-Socialist II Paese and
the Azione.
Passengers Are Delayed.
Civitavecchia Oct. 30.-All passen-
gers on the Paris express, which ar
rived here at noon yesterday, were
requested to alight by the Fascist.
Mrs. Samuel Walker williams. of
Roanoke, Va, and her two daughters
and her sister were the only American
passengers. They were not molested.
This is the center of Fascist
mobilization for poi is on tho Mediter-
ranean shore from Pisa southwark.
Almost ten thousand black shirted
youths now are assembled here.
Rloting In Rome.
(By the Associated Press.)
Rome. oct. 29 (S;15 p. m.) .),-Seri-
Gus rioting broke out here tonight.
Parties of Fascist, while passing thru
a working mems quarter known to
be hotbed of subversive eleemnts, were
attacked by Communists, who threw
stones and fired revolvers. The
Fascistic replied.
One person was killed and one
Fascist was wounded and the Fas-
cisti. who were greatly outnumbered,
had two of their nen taken prisoner.
The Fascistic Immediately telephoned
headquarters, whence number groups
in motor cars went to the rescue of
their companions. Troops meanwhile
occupied the zone with an overwhelm-
ing number of soldiers.