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...
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