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Row-The Fear 1020 Was so the spring by the Italian Chamber, his supreme powers. The explana
events
regnant with momentous for Italy that it can easily be classed as the most important year since the war. Ecclesiastically, for hith Italy and the Holy See, 1929 can be even galled the most import- ant year since 1570; for it brought an end to the so-called "Roman Question."
Vatirnn,
came to an
of Deputies and the Senate. The -formal exchange of ratification oc- curred. on Jane in the Vatican Palaces, Cardinal Casparri acting on behalf of the Pope and Premier Mussolini for King. Vietor Em- manuel I11.
An All-Fascist Chamber.
The election of a new Italian Chamber of Deputies took place on Sunday, March 21, on an entire
In 1990, Pope Pius XI. and ly new basis of representation. The Premier Mussolini
candidates were nominated by the Fascist Grand Council and approv agreement over the 39-year old coned by Premier Mussolini. These troversy between Italy and the number exactly 400, equivalent to the number of erats available in FL new Chamber of
the Chamber according to the last Deputies was elected on a new con Fascist constitutional reform. The stitutional basis, Pope Pius XI. 100 candidates were chosen from all woke the precedent of gore than also to represent the various cate
parts of Italy and indirectly, werel on years by appearing outside the gories of labour, agriculture, in- Vatican palaces, Premier Mussolini dastry and the professions. The relinquished seven ministerial posts either "Yes" uro, thus mak voters had the right of voting and reformed the Fascist Granding the election a sort of plebiscite Council, Crown Prince Humbert an- nounced his engagement and for the first time sine 1970. an Italian King visited the Sovereign Pontiff
The list of 400 were returned with the overwhelming majority of 1:310,378 votes and thus an all; Fascist Parliament took office
or
Д
was
tion of the move, however, was simply that the Premier of Italy had sufficient confidence in his sub- ordinates to delegate them with full ministerial nuthority in such im portant offers ns the Ministries of War, Marine, Foreign Affairs. Agriculture, Corporations, Public Works and Aviation. Mussolini retained for himself only the inistry of the Interior and the Presidency of the Cabinet, which considered in itself as a Minis- terial post in Italy.
:
It has generally been understood that the Duce's object in this exten- sive delegation of power was simply to leave himself more free to guide the ruling policy of the nation.
The Royal Marriage." The engagement of Crown Prince Humbert to Princess Marie José of Belgium. only daughter of the King of the Belgians, was an the greatest interest and enthusiasm nounced on October 23 and aroused in the sympathetic figure of the young Prince. The future union of the reigning houses of Italy and Belgium by this marriage was ne cepted throughout the kingdoni with marked approval and joy. Elaborate preparations for the wed ding were started and continued during the winter.
On October 20 while Crown Prince Humbert was making an official visit to his bride in Brussels, an attempt was made on his life by a young Italian Communist as the Prince was placing a wreath on tomb. The would-be assassin fired the Belgium Unknown Soldier's
On July 25 Pope Pius XI., in The "Roman Question." "Pompa Magna full cere The negotiations for the settle.monial emerged from the huge
bronze doors of St. Peter's to en- ment of the "Roman "question." tirele, the, colonnades of St. Peter's lasted over more than two years, Square, the first Pontiff to set foot and were more than once inter-outside the Vatican precincts sizee 1970. His Holiness was carried on rupted. It is generally recognized a specially built podium in that the agreement wherely the new alema eucharistic procession, and Pontifical State of Vatican City when he returned to the loggia of blessed the assembled multitudes was created and the indemnity of the Basilica. The ceremony
one shot from a revolver, but no one billion
lire in bonds and generally considered to get the seal
was hurt. Belgian police one 730,000,000 lire in cash was paid to of final goodwill on the Lateran promptly arrested the youth before
Icords. the Treasury of the Holy See, were with
It had been organized he could fire another shot. The extraordinary care and coolness of Prince Humbert in the a triumph of patient diplomacy. solemnity, and a crowd estimated circumstances won him the un-
It was considered by many per nessed the spectacle. In the even-
at between G0,000 and 70,000 wit-animous acclaim of the Belgian
people. sous that Mussolini added greatlying, the douse and facade of St. to his reputation as a statesman by
Peter'a were illuminated with settling this most difficult of all and entrancing effect.
torrhes, making a most romantic The first visit of an Italian interdal Italian questions, while the
reigning Sovereign to the Poper occcurred от December 5, King patience and compromising spirit
Mussollal and His Ministers, Victor Emmanuel III. and Queen of Pope Pius XI. have also been
Helen driving from the Quirinal One of the surprises in internal palace in full State ceremonial be- greatly lauded in this connection. The work of the Consistorial Inwpolitics during 1929 was the decitreon
lines of troops, to yer, Marquis Francesco Pacelli, innounced on September 19, to re-
sion made by Mussolini, and an. Vatican, where they were received conducting the difficult and lengthy inquish seven portfolios held by reigns.
with all the honours given Save- negotiations us an intermediary himself and to appoint as Minis Majesty accompanied the Royal Two days later, Нія Letween the Holy See and theters to these seven posts the men Italian Government was often the who had hitherto served under him; visit to the Holy See. This visit Princes and Princesses un another subject of the must favourable
As under-secretaries. This move healed the breach which had existed gave rise
mach speculation as to between the House of Savoy and the Subsequent ratification of these its import, and was in some in- Holy See for the past fifty-nine agreements, consisting of a Treaty stances erroneously referred to out: years, and finally ended the famous and & Concordat known now as the side of Italy as meaning that the quarrel. Lateran arcords, took place during Duec intended to divest himself of
comment.
i
King Visits the Pope.
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Diary of Coming Events.
To-day.
(January D.)
Helena May Musicale, Vocal and Piano Recital, 5.20 p.m.
Saturday. (January 11.)
C.S.R.C. Annual Tennis Tour- nament.
Queen's Theatre: Evangeline." League Cricket: Division I.: World Theatre:-" Faust.""
K.C.C. C.SC.C., H.K.C.C. v. Star Theatre: "Marks of the I.R.C., O.C.C... University, Army Devil,"
Navy. Division II. C.S.C.0, 5.
Sunday, (January 12.)
the
First Sunday After Epiphany. Fanling Hunt and Race Club. paperchase, Souza's Bungalow,
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Cricket: University. Past and
Tea Dances: Hong Kong and KC.C., H.K.C.C. v. IR.C., Uni-Present v. Combined, League, Uni- Peninsula Hotels, 5 p.m.
Dinner Dances: H.K. Hotel, Repulse Bay Hotel, and Peninsula
Hotel, 8.30 p.m.
Tides:-High, 3.43 a.m. and 4.31 p.m.; Low, 10.19 a.m. and 11.40 p.in.
Friday.
(January 10.). . Pence Treaty Ratified with Ger- many 1930.
Christian Fellowship Meeting, Helena May Institute, 10.30_x.m, »
U.S.R.C. Annual Tennis Tourna- ment, 2nd round,
Queen's Theatre: "Evangeline." World Theatre: “Faust.”
Star Theatre: "Márke, of the Devil,"
H.K. Ladies Hockey Club, An-
veraity. C.C.C.
Friendlies: Recreio Artillery
Royal
Football-Division, L: Royal Artillery v. South China, Kowloon
versity ground, 2 p.m.
Queen's Theatre: The Viking." World Theatre: "Don Q" Star. Theatre "Corporal Kate.” Tea Dance: Repulse Bay Hotel, 4.30 p.m.
St. Joseph's, Navy u. Becreio; Chinese v. "K.O.B.B., Somersets v. Club. Division II Club . Navy, University v. Eastern, South China
Tides:-High, 7.53 a.m. and 0.45 Bv. Chinese "By St Joseph'sp.m.; Lów, 1.32 a.m. and 12.20 p.m. 1. R.A.M.C., Recreio v. South China A," K.O.S.B. Chinese "A" Exo v. Kowloon.
Queen's Theatre: Evangeline." World Theatre; " Faust.” Star Theatre: "Marks of the Devil."
Tea Dances: Hong Kong and Peninsula Hotels, 5 p.m.
Dinner Dances: Peninsula Hotel, nuni Dance, Lane Crawford's Res-Repulse Bay Hotel and Hong Kong. taurant. 8.45 p.m.
Hotel, 8.30 p.m.
Ten Dances: Hong Kong and Royal Marines Old Comrades Peninsula Hotels, & p.m.
Association, Annual Dinner. Dinner Dances H.K. Hotel and Tides:-High, 6.38 am and 6.03 Peninsula Hotel, 8.30 p.m.
p.m.; Low, 12.56 am, and 11:39 a.m. welcome din mailLansdown London vid Straits,
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Monday. (January 13.)
Hong Kong University Congrega- tion Day,.5 p.m.
Queen's Theatre: "The Viking." World Theatre: "Don Q" Star Theatre: "Corporal Kate." Peninsula Hotels, 8 p.m.
Tea Dances: Hong Kong and
Dinner Dances: Hong Kong, Peninsula and Repulse Bay Hotels,
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Tides:-High, 3.01 am. and 7.35 p:m; Low, 3:40 a.m. and 1.03 p.m.
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