1939-02-14 — Page 21

THE CHINA MAIL, FEBRUARY 14, 1939

MARCH OF A DICTATOR

(Continued from Page 2)

This extraordinary woman met Mus- solini in Lausanne while he was a She vagabond, and she pitied him collaborated with him in translation of Socialist works. She gave him all the aids which a restless, volatile, violent character requires if he is to keep his course. Ten years later when Mussolini was offered the editorship of the leading Socialist .newspaper, Avanti! he insisted on having Bala- banov as his assistant. For another two years their desks were side by side. Their paths parted at the broak of the Great War.

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"Rarely in my life," Balabanov ports, "have I seen a human being so dependent on others." According to her story he confessed he was full of fears. Fears of what? “Myself! A dog! A tree! My own shadow!”

Mussolini, in his own Autobiography, does not mention her.

The King's Pardon

In December 1904, King Victor Em- manuel offered pardon for all Italian emigre's who by reason of their exile had not served their term with the Colours - provided they returned and reported. Mussolini at once, took the train. He was assigned to the Ber- saglieri stationed at Verona, giment notable for their picturesque green cock-feathered hat, their dog- trot march, and their fine battle re- cord.

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Mussolini served in the ranks from January 1905 until September 1906, He claims, "I can say that in every regard I was an excellent soldier." The boast is justifiable,

But hardly had the revolutionary put on the King's uniform when his mother was seized with maningitis. He was summoned to her deathbed. He rushed to the train. In a frenzy of anxiety he ran home from the station. It was too late.

All Mussolini's arrogant strength and combative armour, all his philoso- phical theorising, fell from him. He was inconsolable. He loved his mother as he had never loved anyone in his stormy life, "that one dear and truly. near loving being, that one soul closest and eternally adherent to my own re-

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London, To-day.

"At another meeting of the Evian Refugee Committee held yesterday evening, the chairman, Mr. Myron Taylor, read a communication from the President of the Philippine Islands offering to settle a number of refugees on Mindanao Island.

The island, which has

a good climate and which covers an area of 37,000 square miles, is sparsely inhabited and could take refugees on the condition that they "became Philippine citizens and would un- dertake a subsistence for farming.

The Dominican Republic repre- sentative repeated his offer to ac- cept 100,000 refugees under tain conditions.

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The British delegate reported what Britain was doing and refer- red to the possibilities of settle- ment in British Guiana and Rhode- sia.

The Dutch spokesman reported on the prospects of settling refu- France to General Franco, who the gees on the island of Surinam.--- Left Wing paper "Le Soir" aug-Reuter. gests, would use it to pay his war debts to Germany and Italy.

It is felt that the question of the internal Republican armies would also raise great difficulties.

Reuter.

Paris, To-day.

OF THE OPINION THAT The French General Legentil- on who was nominated CABINET homme,

the WILL TO-DAY AT

January 20, Commandant of THE

French forces stationed on the MOST DECIDE TO RECOGNISE GENERAL FRANCO IN PRIN- Somali coast, arrived yesterday at CIPLE AND WILL DESPATCH Djibuti.--Trans-Ocean.

A SE- SENATOR BERARD ON COND VISIT TO BURGOS FOR A FURTHER EXCHANGE OF

"Words of condolence, letters from my friends, the attempt to comfort me by other members of the family, filled not one tiny corner of the great void, nor opened even one faction of an inch VIEWS. of the Closed Door.

THE CHARTERED BANK OF "My Mother had suffered for me- Leftist opinion would vehement- INDIA, AUSTRALIA & CHINA.

She had for me livedly oppose so many ways.

any unconditional and

Incorporated by. Boyal Charter, 1868. so many hours of anxeity because of immediate recognition and opposi- my wandering and pugnacious life. She had predicted my ascent. She tion in the country would be very HEAD OFFICE, LONDON had toiled and hoped too much, and great, while it is realised that 38, Blahopagate, E. C. 2. ded before she was 48 years old. such a step would entail the hand-Paid-up Capital

"She might have been alive now and

Reserve Fund enjoyed with the power of her matering over of the Spanish Embassy Reserve Liability of Proprie nal instinct my political success. It in Paris to the Nationalists and was not to be. But to me it is a the severance of relations with the comfort to feel that she, even now, Madrid Government, the handing can see me and help me in my labours over of Spanish gold held in with her unequalled love.”

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A thousand people from the township of Dovia followed the coffin

of this well-loved woman. Young Mus- solini tried to say a farewell but he THE BANK OF EAST ASIA, LTD.

could not utter the words. He burst

tors

£3,000,000 £8,000,000

.£3,000,000

"Manchester Branch,

71, Mosley Street, Manchester. Agencies and -Branches:

LOCAL DOLLAR

The demand rate on the Hong Kong dollar to-day was 1/2-13/16. "Spot" silver was quoted in Lon- don 20-7/16, and forward at 194.

The London on New York rate was quoted at £—U.S.$4.68.56.

HONG KONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION

Authorised Capital Issued and Fully Paid-up. Reserve Funda:---

Sterling

$50,000,000 20,000,000

-S'6,500,000

-$10,000,000

Hong Kong Currency. Re-.

serve ..

Reserve Liability of Pro-

prietors

.$20,000,000

HEAD OFFICE: HONG KONG.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS :

T. E. Pearce, Esq.,

Chairman.

Hon. Mr. J. J. Paterson, Deputy › Chairman.

J. K. Bousfeld, Esq.,

A. H.Campion, Esq.,

'G. Miskin, Esq.

K. B. Morrison, Esq.,

Hon. Mr. 8. H..Dodwall, ton. Mr. A. E. Shields, W. H. Look, Esq.,

H. V. Wilkinson, Esq.

Sir Vandeleur M. Grayburn,

Alor, Star

Hoạt Hoạt

Amrikane

Hollo

Bangkok

Batavia

Bombay

Klang

Calquite

Kobe

Cebu

$10,000,000.00.

giment.

dangerous

Reserve and Undivided

Profits

5,598,600,00

2,776,726.70

Canton Cawnpore Colombo Dalbi Haiphong

Kuala Lumpur

Hangoon Balgon Haramban Bhanghai Singapore Sitiawan Soprabaya

Kuching

Madres

Taiping Tientsia

Manila

Tongkah

Madan

(Banket)

AMOY

New York

Tsingtao

BANGKOK

Hamburg

Felping

Yokohama

Hankow Hathin

(Peking)

Penang

man in Italy.

into tears and was able only to cast some flowers on her grave.

Authorised Capital

Next day he returned to his re-Paid-up Capital

To-morrow: The most

ANGLO-FRENCH

CONTACT ON HAINAN QUESTION

London, To-day.

HEAD OFFICE :-HONG KONG, 10, De Voux Bond, Central.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS :-

Hon. 8lr Bhou-son Chow, Chairman; Li Hoon Chun, Esq., P. K. Kwok, · Esg-2 Wong Yua Tong, Esq., Chan Ching Bhak, "Esq., Li La Bing, Esq. Wong Chu Bon, Esq., Kan Ying Po. Kaq. and Fung Fing Wah, Esq.

∙Kan_Tung Po., Beq,, Chief Managér.

Li Tas Fong, Esq, Manager.

Amoy Batavia Bombay

Conton

Caloutta

Beattle

Bamarang

BRANCHES AND AGENCIES 1--

Manlia Melbourns Nagasaki New York Osaka • :Paris

Haiphong

Hankow Honolulu Kobe

Shanghai Bingapore Bourabaya Bwstow

Taiping

Penang.

Rangoon

Kowloon London

Balgon

Tientsin Tokyo

Ban Francisco

Vancouver Yokohama

Foreign Exchange and General Banking business tranzacíed.

Current Accounts opened sid Fixed Deposita received for, one-year "de -shortse · perioda si ratas. which will be quoted on spplication.

The Bank's Head Ofilos", in London undertakes Executor and Trustea business, and claims FOOGTELY. of British Income Tax overpaid, an terman which may be mosrtained as any of its Agencies and Branches.

R. A. CAMIDGE,

Manager. Hong Kong, 1st, January, 1985,

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TOKYO TSINGTAO YOKOHAMA

*Gürrent Account opened in Local Currency ands Fixed Deposits -- repaired for one year shurlar- periode in Lonal and other currencies Dg.: Lefina" which will be quoted on application,

ALSO op to dele BPE DEPOSIT BOXES in various slasa TO LET.

The Prime Minister was asked in the Commons if he was aware forces had been that Japanese

Head Office: Hong Kong. landed on the island of Hainan,

26, Des Voeux Road, Central. and whether he would immediately

Authorised. Capital $10,000,000 consult with the French, Govern-

LONDON BANKERS:- ment with a view to joint protec-

Westminster Bank, Ltd, tion of Anglo-French interests.

Foreign Exchange and every descrip. tion of banking business transacted. Mr. Butler, who replied, said: "Yes, sir. The Foreign Secretary business transacted.

Current Accounts and Savings. Ac..> Every description of Banking and Exchange

Loans granted on approved counts opened. Fixed Deposits receive ed at rates which will be quoted on: is already in touch with the French mouillen,

Current Anopunka), opened · In Local Currency application. Government on this matter.”

horter periods in Lossl and Foreign Currencies Trusteeship and Executorship under oo twems which will be quoted on application, taken. Safe Deposit Boxes for hire.

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The Under-Secretary asked for notice of a supplementary ques tion. British Wireless.

and Fired Deposite reosived for

One JOR OT

XAN TUNG PO,

Chiet Manager.

PHILIP GOCKCHIN,

Chief Manager.

Hong Kong, 264k- February,- 1988.

HONG KONG SAVINGS BANK

The Businnes: of the above. Bank is, conductell the HONG KONG AND BHANGHAI DANK- application, ade ING CORPORATION.

Balas may

FOR "THR - HONG KONG AND BESIGRAI BANKING COBFORATION.

VANDELEUR M. GRAYBURN,

M:Chief Manager.