Although the problem of Greece and Corfu is thus apparently
settled, Fiume is still a cause of foreboding. On Monday, Signor Mussolini appointed the Italian General Giardino to be Governor of Fiume, in place of Professor Depoli, who has resigned. Professor Depoli was Vice-President of the Assembly of Fiume, and had conducted the administration since President Zanella was expelled by Italian legionaries in March, 1922. According to an official explanation in Rome, the appointment of General Giardino is " in no way directed against Jugo-Slavia." It is pointed out that as the port had been reduced to a condition of chaos it was necessary to place someone at the head of affairs who could make Fiume secure against external aggression— against irregulars, Italian as well as Jugo-Slay. Whether Jugo-Slavia will accept Signor Mussolini's easy view of the new appointment is another matter altogether.
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