ITALY AND THE MAP OF EUROPE

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2414, 20 March 1915, Page 7

ITALY AND THE MAP OF EUROPE

GERMANY'S OFFER AND ITALY'S WANTS ASSURANCES GIVEN BY PRINCE VON BULOW Rome, March 18. It is reported that Prince von Bulow has given Italy assurances that Ger-. many will be able to overcome resistance on the part of Austria and induce her to cede territory. Italy would be given a free hand in Southern Albania, and Germany would further her ambitions in the Eastern Mediterranean. The Prince points out that the marine supremacy in the Mediterranean of Great Britain and France would squeeze Italy out. Views of the Supporters of the Triple Entente. Supporters of the Triple Entente state that defeat of the Austro-German armies is inevitable, whether Italy participates in the war or not. On the conclusion of peace the separation of Austria and Hungary is expected, leading to the absorption of the Austrian provinces by Germany and the extension of German dominion to Trieste, whicli would then for ever be lust to Italy, who would be forced to abandon Avlona and the Aegean Islands. The Territorial Demands of Italy. Well-informed circles understand that Italy desires territory in the northeast, and to extend her boundaries to tho north end of the Adriatic as far as Fiume—including Pel a and the provinces of Goritz, Istria, and the Dalmatian Islands. Italy's Demands and Austria's Ofler Beyond Adjustment. Austria is willing to grant territory including Lake Garda, the town of lliva, and the valleys of the Chiese and Adigo Rivers, excluding Trent. Austria asks for a lage sum of money as co mpeneation for her renunciation of territory inhabited by Italians. The difference between Italy's demands and Austria's offer is so great that an adjustment is not likely. AUSTRIAN PROTEST AGAINST PRINCE VON BUELOW'S SUGGESTION. London, March 18. Home has learnt tliat- a council was held at the residence of Count Burian (Foreign Minister) in Vienna, and that it spiritedly discussed the matter of concessions to Italy. Protest was made against Prince von Bulow's suggestion as to surrendering Trentino, and it was decided that nothing should be conceded unless Italy dealt directly with Austria. The council also considered that the eoncessions to Italy ought to bo proportionate to Austria's territorial gains.— "Times" and Sydney "Sun" services. CONCENTRATION OF ITALIAN FLEET AT TAEANTO. , Ceneva, March 18. Ihe Tribune announces that a large part of the Italian Navy is concentrating at Taranto, her nearest base to the Dardanelles. L'iaranto i{s a fortified city and seaport in the Gulf of Taranto, in Southern Italy. The Mare Piccolo, a basin of about 1000 acres, a fiords anohorage for 1 the largest warships. There is also a Government arsenal and dockyard.] i GERMAN SUBJECTS REQUESTED TO LEAVE THE RIVERINA. (Kec. March 19, o.uu p.m.) London, March 18. A message from Nice slates that Italy is requiring all German subjects to quit tho Riverina.—"Times" and Sydney "Sun" services.