Fascist Propaganda for Annexation is Increasing

Protest Move Is Gaining Momentum in Switzerland

Trader Special Service.

ZURICH—Large circles of the Swiss people are watching with rising indignation the attempt of private Fascist organizations closely allied to Mussolini’s bands to start a movement for the annexation of the Swiss canton of Tessin (Ticino) to Italy.

Although Mussolini has himself given his word to respect the sovereignty and integrity of Switzerland, unofficial Italian Fascist organizations in Tessin want to annex this Swiss Canton. They declare it is the last of the three Capital Ts—Trieste, Trentino, Ticino—which must be “liberated.”

March 9, 1862 – A Battle in New Mexico

Heavy Loss on Both Sides—Another Fight—Kit Carson in it—Result not Known.

Denver City, March 8.—By Military Express the following news was received here today :

A desperate and terrible battle, lasting all day, took place at Valverde, ten miles south of Fort Craig, on the 21st ult., between a force of rebels and Federals. Loss great on both sides. Both parties claim the victory. A regiment of New Mexicans ran away.