New Britain herald., 1930-11-22
MUSS0LINI TELLS
 OF FASCIST AIMS
Says Italian BlaCkShirtS Will
 Never Initiate War
Copyright 1sSo by United Pressl

Italy must be strong and healthy 10 carry out her future program but the nation has no 'lust for con- quest" Mussolini told United Press correspondent in discussing the in- ternational position of Italy.
 The premier emphasized that there were good reasons why for- eign nations should not becoms alarmed by Italy's desire to increase her population and train her man power.
 Man power is required for fuller exploitation of Italy's circumscribed land,' he said. These men must be are far from striving to satisfy 8 lust for conquest. We seek only to recover from a sense of inferiority.
 Recognized as Great "We were recognized as a great nation at one time" he continued. "Once we were cited as models for mankind. Then we were taken ill. We suffered morally and physically. We grew weak.
 The Renaissance saved us the first time but we had a relapse. Once more we began to decline. By the time the war of 1914 had arriv- cd a war for which Italy paid the price of 6O0,00O dead, we were once more on the upgrade. But losses in- cured during the war weakened us again until nine years ago we were on the verge of chaos. Then camel fascism.
 "Fascism in effect realized that. unless treatment for ltaly's ills was altered radically and rapidly, the worst migh happen. But to save ths patient under such circumstances was difficult and an ungrateful task. Sick people often are unreasonable and irritable, nervous and suspicious. They balk at taking their medicine. particularly at q period which they begin to feel strength returning and realize that convalescence nears.
 Mussolni paused. his expression something between disdan and de- fiance.
 You asked" he said slowly, if could give any reason why certain nations should not become alarmed by. Italy's desire to increase her population and to train it. be it even only for defense against aggression. Look here" he spoke sharply. DO relatives or even friendly neighbors of sick man become alarmed when the patient. after taking medicine. shows signs of recovery, and then takes the tonic with which he re- cUperates his strength?
 Promises Peace
 Fascist Italy will never initiate a. war"
 The premier discussed his efforts 10 transform Italy morally, physi- cally and toposraphically' into 2. country prepared 10 defend itself from aggression at any time.
 After all Italy was the cradle Of civilization. indeed Of Christian ity," he continued. Peter and Paul. They both were here once. right here in Rome.'
 And what do you think of Rome; It has changed, hasn't it?"
 Without giving time for an an- swer, the premier continued talking, his large brown eyes gleaming like the eyes of an artist.
 You have seen the new Roms rising around us, above the ruins of ancient Rome" he said. Surely. too, you must have seen our labor CTS eXcavating in the heart of the city, digging into the soil trodden upon 2,00G years ago by men who lived to see Christians being torn to pieces by wild beasts in the Coli scum. And within stones throw you have seen other workmen erect ing a modern Rome. Wonderful. isn't it ?''
 Discusses Depression
 Asked for his opinion concerning the economic depression, Mussolini replied:
 Those very workmcn who arc rebuilding Rome and Italy will serve as illustrations of the way fascism fights that problem. Besides, frank ly-although this is only my per- sonal opinion-I believe we have seen the worst of the world crisis. If seems to me that the return of normality now is only a question of patience, time and little optimism or shall we say a little less pessmism
 But remember-no wars must in- terfere with the process of normali- zation.
 Meanwhile, fascism is going 10 take advantage of peace. Our work is not by any means finished. Out Of the ruins of ancient Rome must spring an even greater Rome. And if you come back 20 years from now. you will be stupefied and astounded at the changes which time. energy and determination to live at peace with the rest of the world will have wrought on Rome, Italy and tho Italians"