ITALY'S NEUTRALITY

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 2265, 26 September 1914, Page 7

ITALY'S NEUTRALITY

MR; CHURCHILL INTERVIEWED Rome, September 24. Mr. Churchill, British First Lord of the Admiralty, in an interview with a correspondent of the • "Giornale d'ltalia," said: "We always thought it impossible for Italy to fight on Austria's side against England, and for this reason every order given" at the Admiralty was issued in the certainty of Italy's neutrality. ... If Italy were our ally her interest would be England's interests, and .her views in tho Mediterranean bo free. We have complete confidence of victory; we are resolved to win if it costs us the last penny and the last man, and the day will come when Italy will be given her natural frontier in its entirety." . , STATEMENT WELCOMED. (Rec. September 25, 6.10 p.m.) ' Roma, September 24. The Press welcomes Mr. Winston Churchill's statement that tho way is open for a broad entente regarding the Mediterranean enabling the realisation of Italian aspirations in tho Adriatic and , the Eastern Alps.—("Times" and Sydney "Sun" Services.) A NATIONAL OPPORTUNITY. (Rec. September 26, 1.30 a.m.) Rome, September 24. Mr. Winston Churchill's interview has created a profound impression in Italy. The leading newspapers make enthusiastic comments. The "Giornale d'ltalia" says Mr. Churchill has again demonstrated England's firm friendship and has clearly indicated that it is open to Italy at this moment to lay the foundation of a positive and active alliance wit3i the Triple Entente.