Evening star., 1939-03-30

BY the Associated Press.
ROME, March 30.-Premier Mus
solini today affirmed Italy's inten-
tion not to remain "a prisoner in the
Mediterranean" while Fascists stud
led with disfavor last nights ad-
dress of Premier Daladier of France.
Virginio Gayda, leading Fascist
editor. summed up Italian reaction
to M. Daladier's speech with the as
sertion that the French Premier
wanted to shut tight the half
closed door" to French italian ne
gotiations.
II Duce spoke only briefly during
an inspection tour of Calabria, the
province in the toe of Italy.
Gayda, who wrote in II Giornale
dItalia, tempered his comment with
the statement:
Italy is not impatient She can
wait and she waits. History
will one day tell whether this has
not decisive value in the present
dramatic moment of Europe which
would clarity and secure positions
once for all"
1T is clear by now" Gayda con-
cluded, that the French govern
ment does not wish to discuss fur
ther either territories or rights. 1t
wishes to separate itself from Italy
and stiffen itself with its never
so nothing remains but to con-
slider the problem OF Italo-French
relationship open from its foun-
dation and aggravated-and pass on
to other subjects without, however,
taking our eyes off that problem for
an instant"
Recalls Words of Bianchi.
In the brief speech at Cosenza
Mussolini recalled the words of the
late Michele Bianchi, one of his
early aides-"When one has given
all to the fatherland he has not yet
given enough"
The Premier concluded with:
Comrades be ready in every in
Stant Of your lives, as FascistS and
italians. worthy of and faithful to
his (BianchiS memory"
On the Calabrian coast. Musso-
lini placed a wreath at the tomb
of Michele Bianchi. one of the Fas-
cist leaders in the march on Rome,
and then visited Cosenza, where he
laid the corner stone of a new
normal school. Everywhere along
his route, flags and banners and
roadside signs acclaimed him, and
crowds gathered to cheer.
Chasm Declared Deeper.
The first newspaper comment on
NJ. Daladier's speech to be noted
was that of II Resto del Carlino,
important Bologna paper, which
said the chasm between France
and italy had deepened.
Emphasizing M. Daladier's never"
on cession of French territory or
French rights, the newspaper said
it seemed to "cut the bridges" and
make any understanding impossible
France, therefore. has assumed
very grave responsibility of all in
evitable consequences of policy
which M. Daladier's speech seems
to stiffen still more" II Resto del
Carlino said.
Responsible Fascists said that
while M. Daladier refrained from
worsening the situation he failed to
better 1t.
Believed Intended for France.
The firm tone of the speech was
believed largely intended for French
ears, but Italians thought it was
mot what the international situa-
ton needed"
One authoritative Fascist said
anxiety over uncertain relations be-
tween Germany and Poland was ex-
pressed in government circles.
Responsible Fascists acknowledged
rumors that some specialized Italian
reservists of various classes from
1901 to 1912 had been called since
January to strengthen some army
units, but insisted this could not be
termed mobilization.
They said the number called was
much smaller than the 100000 men
modified last September.
Continued Deadlock Seen.
| A continued deadlock In the
French Italian dispute was con-
sidered in political circles to be the
principal result of M. Daladier's
broadcast.