The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-11
Mussolini Says His Troops
Will Try to Invade by Land;
Guarantees His Neighbors
Huge Fascist Air Force Is Expected
To Go into Action: We Solute
The Fuehrer." Says II Duce
(BULLETINS)

the oftaI declaration of war which states that war will
start tomorrow. An official denial was issued that Italian
forces had yet moved onto foreign soil. government
spokesman said: Naval and military operations against
The have not started and will not start until after
midnight g D. PST). in accordance with the note
delivered TO the British and French ambassadors The
starts tomorrow, and will violate word today"
OTTAWA, Ont.-The Canadian parliament to.
day declared a state of exists between the
dominion and Italy.
Both house and senate passed resolution declaring the
state Of TO exist after Prime Minister Mackenzie Hing
in address denounced Premier Mussoni "a carron
bird waiting for brave men TO die
THE SECOND WORLD WAR SPREADS
Premier Benito Mussoni took alys 45 100000 people
into the European today in cimactic bid for
Roman empire around the Mediterranean.
Declaring Great Britain and France the Fascist
premier told mady cheering throng before Venice Palace
that Italian forces marching with Germany to break
the chains that bind her in the Mediterranean and
obtain free to the at Suez and Gibraltar.
But, he said Italy does not desire to drag other
neighboring nations" into the war and he named in
this connection Switzerland, Yugosavia Greece, Tur-
key and Egypt
An official announcement after Mussolin's speech
said Foreign Minister Gaeazzo Ciano had handed the
British and French ambassadors message saying
that "His Majesty the King Emperor (king Emman-
ueD declares that Italy considers herself In state Of
of tomorrow tuesday,"
Both Turkey and Egypt allies of Britain and Greece
has been given allied pledge to protect her independence
Thus Nussolin appeared to trying limit the to
the British and French although Turkey has mutual aid
agreement TO aid them if conflict spreads to the eastern
Mediterranean.
first effort would be on land against French Nice
and Savoy in drive TO support the German legOns
pushing down from the north
Mussolin black Fascist uniform with the red
stripes of corporal of honor his sleeves he spoke
from the palace balcony His face grim he began,
but he smiling he acknowledged the cheers of the
throng the end He forced to reappear
the cheers six times.
Rome officials estimated 900 persons damned
into Venice square and nearby streets addition millions
who heard the speak by radio through
the country Mussoni said there but wachword
for Fascsts
1T is to win"
Eve salute the fuehrer of Germany" he added.
Fascist Italy her feet and prepared to strike
The premier, who said Italy had 100000
bayonet ready for action declared this gigantic srug
gle is a logical part in revolution"
This revolution he continued, asserts itself
against those who control the riches of the earth.
ut is a struggle of one century against another.
I'VE take up to solve the problems of our
continental frontiers and maritime frontiers" the
premier said.
I'VE shall win and shall give long period OF
peace and prosperity to Italy and the world.
People of Italy: arms
your tenacity bravery and courage will prevail"
The premier announced the ambassadors of Britain
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