Word: partito
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Dates: during 1923-1923
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...order to remind the Fascista Government that he is still alive, kicking and a member of the Partito Populare (Catholic Party), Don Sturzo, dethroned Popular leader, took a prominent part in a discussion at Rome which resulted in a vote of confidence in the Parliamentary representatives of the Partito Populare...
With the connivance of the Vatican, Mussolini neatly eliminated Don Sturzo, leader of the Partito Popolare ( Catholic), principal opponent of the Dictator's scheme for "electoral reform" (TIME, July 2, July 9) . Don Sturzo resigned the leadership of his powerful Party tamely, declaring that he did not wish to cause trouble over the relations between the Partito and the Church. He will be replaced by a Committee of three, Giulio Rodino (former Minister of War), Giovanni Gronchi (former Under Secretary of State), Signor Spadaro (Party Committeeman). No member of this Triumvirate is sufficiently astute or strong to withstand Mussolini...
...Sturzo, leader of the Partito Populare (Catholic Party), which is the chief beneficiary under Nitti's proportional representation, is violently opposed to the proposed electoral law; of three former Premiers- Giolitti, Salandra and Orlando, only Orlando favors it; the Government press is perfunctory and the Ministry divided. It is not likely that the proposal will pass without modification...