11 FEBRUARY 1922, Page 2

Signor Bonomi, the Italian Premier, resigned last week after holding

office for seven months. His Coalition Ministry was rent by dissensions. The sympathy shown by the Clerical Ministers towards the Vatican, on the death of the late Pope, offended the Socialists. The Government's foreign polioy evoked sharp criticism. As no party has a majority in the

Chamber, another Coalition must be formed, and it will probably meet the same fate in a few months' time. Italy is passing through a difficult period of transition and has no prominent statesman who can command a majority, irrespective of parties.