English Translation

Worlay N. 26.7.43 26/7. lo Reuter-Hell: London: 5.26 o'clock. - The leaf tips of the newspapers were quickly remodeled with lightning to make room for the news of Mussolini's fall. ..... The editorials state that the end of the war for Italy is now much closer, but at the same time they explain that the attack of the Allies will be intensified until the unconditional handover is signed. ..... Fadchism has received its death penalty. .... Manchester Guardian Writes: In Mussolini's abdication we see the imminent fall of Italy, the collapse of the fascist regime and the refusal of Hitler to provide military assistance, which alone could avert the catastrophe for both. ..... New York Times Express expresses concerns about the safety of Mussolini and Scorca s and the entire cabinet, which was placed under house arrest. According to reports received in Bern before the telephone connection was interrupted, they were brought outside Rome. The access roads are militarily guarded. New York Rimes continues to report that in many parts of Italy's rallies have taken place, the people are celebrating the end of fascism. Reports from Rome say that the crisis began on Sunday morning at a meeting of the Defense Ministers, the Mussolini's explanation of the proposals which Hitler made to him in connection with the recent meeting. They demanded so great sacrifices from Italy that the Under-Secretaries refused to take office for the execution without instructions from the entire cabinet. ..... Daily Telegraph believes that the impact of events on Germany will be very serious and Hitler's struggle is to choose: either to take Italy on himself, or to draw out his powers.