New Britain herald., 1926-04-08
FIGHTING REPORTED ALONG THE FRONTIER

Rome, April LI)---Benlto MnSSo- lini. the Fascist premier of Italy. having escaped assassination at the hands of q woman, is still determin- cd to fight on and on for the prin- ciples of fascism, not only in Italy but throughout the world.
 His Lifc's Slogan
 "I have chosen as the slogan Of my life, Live in Danger And l say as an old fighter: When l advance follow me; when I retreat kill me; |; should l die, ayenge me-"
 Thus Mussolini ended an address to the new directorate of the Fascist party only a few hours after he had been shot through the nose yester- day by the Honorable Violet Albina Gibson, sister of Baron Ashbourne. holder of Irish peerage.
 Causes Much Excitement The attempted assassination cre- l ated great excitement in Rome and throughout Italy, but Mussolini, is in tue case when the plot to kill him on the occasion of the celebration Of the anniversary of the Italo-Austri9n ] armstice was discovered, warned the 1 people, saying, T do not desire re- ! prisals. This is my will"
 Throughout the country process i sions were formed and the escape of | the premier was acclaimed.
 Bells were rung: Solemn te deums were sung. The attack on the premier. it is believed. will be cer- tain to make martyr of man al ready hailed as an idol.
 The directorate Of the Fascist party, which Mussolini addressed in the Littorice palace last night was described as the soul of the party. 1 Mussolini told the members that not only must they maintain the party in the highest state of efficiency, but that efficiency must constitute their daily work.
 Will Fight Abroad
 I've have won our battle at home" he said, 'we can truly affirm that the old parties have been put
 
 destroyed But our battle is not yet won abroad. It is becoming harder and always more difficult We rep r.snnt q new principle in the world. We represent the pure, categoric and definite antitheSis of all the worlds democracy. plutocracy and free masonry.
 That which the French people did in I7S9 is done today by the Italian people. which took the po- ljtical initiative in the world and which will retain that initiative. l See a difficult period ahead of Us. But that which will take place will not dcprcss us but make us happy.
 Very serious Aims
 I've have very serious aims, aims which tax our moral value. We live in a Fascist state since NS have buried the dcmocratic-lbc state. We are the state which controls all forces which come from the bosom Of the nation. We control political forces, moral forces, economic forces; altogether wa are Fascist cooperative state. Our aims are grave. We have constructed a gi- gantic building over which the party has assumed great historical re- sponsihility."
 3,000000 Youths Ready
 The premier added that the inter- nal battle having been won there was now the gravcr battle with for eiEn countries. It was natural that all countries upholding the principle of fraternity without real brother hood of equality, without peace Of liberty and without independence should coalrsce against Italy. The premier said he forcsaw an attempt economically to isolate Italy, but he shouted: "We will win, because We have three million youths ready"
 Tumultuous applause greeted the premier as he concluded:
 "Tomorrow I will greet you on board the flagship of Italy. I have given orders that you. leaders of the Fascist party, be salutcd by thirteen salyos Of cannon. You shall hear tho voice Of inc cannon, which aboard the hattleshiD is the voice of the mother country" lThis state- ment referred to arrangements Mus solini had made 10 start for a tour of Tripoli today).
 Border Fighting Reported
 Adviccs received in London from tine Falo-Swiss frontier are to the effect that gr,rill.. warrar" is going on bc;wron tho Fascist and anti Fascist in the province Of Palermo, Sicily. The Fascists after a pitched battle captured the village of Capaci.