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WAR HAS VIRTUALLY BEEN DECLARED

ITALIAN NATION OF ONE MIND RIOTING AND KILLING AT TRIESTE Rtmo, May IS. The "Giornale tl'ltalia," in a significant article, remarks that "war has virtually been declared" liy the unanimity of the King, the Government, and the nation. "Italy is about to fit;ht for the liberation, of the Italian pmvbces under foreign rule auitl for civilisation."

AUSTRIAN NAVAL GUNS TRAINED ON TRIESTE. , f . Romo, May 18. A nigitivo from Irinste reports that insurgents blew up two magazines, attacked the palace and Government biddings, looted tlio shops, and erectcd barricades. Hundreds were killed or wounded. Tho Austrian fleet is ready to bombard tho city. WOMEN DEMONSTRATORS FIRED ON. Paris, May 18. A crowd of one thousand women at Trieste invaded the Governor's palace, shoutinu, ''Death to tho Emperor! Long live Italy 1" Gendarmes fired, killing liity and wounding three hundred. TREMENDOUS ENTHUSIASM THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY. (Rec. May 19, 11.45 p.m.) Rome, May 19. Reports in confirmation of the statement that the so-called "War Ministry" remains in power evoked remarkable demonstrations throughout the country. A crowd of 30,000 gathered in the I'opolo Square, the assemblage including many aristocrats and society women wearing the Italian tricolour, and evincing the greatest enthusiasm. Signor Snlandra (the Promier) and Baron Sonnino (Italian Foreign Minister) were cheered. Riccotti Garibaldi, in a speech", declared that Italy that day was writing a great page in hor national historv. The German and Austrian Ambassadors are preparing to leave Rome. WHAT AUSTRIA OFFERED FOR PEACE STATEMENT BY THE GERMAN IMPERIAL CHANCELLOR. (Rec. May 19, 3.30 p.m.) Berlin, May 19. , Herr von Bethmann Hollweg;, the Imperial Chancellor, speaking in. the Reichstag, stated that the relations hotween Italy and Austria .were much strained. The Austrian Cabinet had made a_ sincere efVort to ensure an enduring friendship, and had resolved on far-reaching territorial concessions. Firstly, Austria offered to cede the portion of the Tyrol inhabited by Italians; secondly, the western bank of tho Isozno, where the population is entirely Italian, and the town of Gradisca; thirdly, Trieste would be an Imperial free city, with administration of an Italian character; fourthly, the recognition of Italian sovereignty in Valona._ Moreover, Austria would declare her political disinterestedness jn Albania, and the interests of those of Italian nationality in' Austro-Hungary would be particularly respected. Austria would also grant an amnesty to political and military criminals in the coded territory. _ Herr von Bethinann Hollweg's speech has given the impression in the Reichstag that war with Italy is inevitable. (Rec. May 19, 11.45 p.m.) Amsterdam, May 19. Tho "North German Gazette" declares that Germany has not to fear a united Italy. Disrupted by revolution, Italy is dangerous only to herself. The "Berliner lagcbiatt" admits that tho entrance of Italy into the war can hardly bo prevented.

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Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2466, 20 May 1915, Page 5

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WAR HAS VIRTUALLY BEEN DECLARED Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2466, 20 May 1915, Page 5

WAR HAS VIRTUALLY BEEN DECLARED Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2466, 20 May 1915, Page 5

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