Friday 2 March 2012

Second Proclamation of the Quadrumvirate, October 31, 1922


Fascists of all Italy!

Our movement was rewarded by Victory. The leader of our Party has assumed the political powers of the State, both for domestic and for foreign affairs. Our Government, while it consecrates our triumph with the names of those who were the creators of it on the land and on the sea; assembles, with the purpose of national pacification, men from other Parties, provided they are attached to the cause of the Nation.

The Italian Fascists are too intelligent to desire to abuse their victory.

Fascists!

The supreme Quadrumvirate of Action, turning back its powers to the direction of the Party, salutes you for your marvelous proof of courage and discipline. You have served your merit in the future of the Fatherland.

Disperse with the same perfect order with which you gathered for the great trial, destined—we firmly think—to open a new epoch in Italian history. Go back to your usual work, because Italy now needs to work peacefully to reach its better day.

Nothing must trouble the powerful stride of the Victory that we won in these days of days of proud passion and of Roman greatness.

Long live Italy! Long live Fascism!

THE QUADRUMVIRATE.