ITALIAN INTERVENTION

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2469, 24 May 1915, Page 5

ITALIAN INTERVENTION

/ ' NATIONAL WAR BILL PASSED "ENTHUSIASTIC SCENE i SENATE I CALLED TO THE COLOURS ORDERS FOR MOBILISATION ISSUED , MARTIAL LAW PROCLAIMED IN TRIESTE, FfIJME AND POLA

The definite announcement credited on Saturday to the Common- j wealth Prime Minister, that Italy had declared war, and ranged herself on the side of the Entente, turns out to have been premature, but tile whole of the news on the subject to-day indieatos that the announcement only slightly anticipated events. Military and naval measures by the Italians and by the and Germans, go to show that an early collision is inevitable. In the Eastern theatre interest still centres in Galicia, where the Russians arc offering a hcroic resistance, on 'the banks of the River San ami further east and south, to ft determined 'German onset pressed in enormous strength. North of Przemjsl the Germans have forced the passage of the river, and made some progress on the eastern bank, but on the other flank of the attackfront the Eussians have maintained their footing on the opposite side. Elsewhere ill Galicia they have beaten off attacks, and in Bukowina and also in Southern Poland, they are gaining ground. Brief accounts are given of a great battle in the Gallipoli Peninsulrf arising from a massed Turkish attack upon the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. The Turkish casualties totalled 7000 (including 2000 kil'ed), and those of the Australians and New Zealanders 500. In the Western Theatre further victorious progress has been macle by the Allies in Northern France, and the German? nave been heavily defeated in another battle north of Ypres. Attacks by the "Daily Mail" and other newspapers tipon Lord Kitchener have arcused a storm of reprobation in Great Britain. I , I .ITALY'S NATIONAL WAR BILL PASSED DECIDED SENATE MAJORITY INTENSE ENTHUSIASM DISPLAYED (By Telegraph—Press Assn.—Copyright.) (Rec. May 23, 2.40 p.m.) Roma, May 22. The Senate, by 262 votes to 2, adopted Sitcnor Salandra's National War BUI. There was intense enthusiasm, Senators frequently rising en masse.and cheering the King; and the Army. It was pointed out that May 20 was the anniversary of Italy's entrance into the Triplice. TUMULTUOUS ENTHUSIASM THROUGHOUT ITALY. Rome, May 21. - Prior to the Chamber vote, the Sooialist leaders declared that they were not opposed to the because Italy was facing a defensive war. There is tumultuous enthusiasm throughout Italy. KING EMMANUEL ORDERS MOBILISATION. (Reo. May 23, S.oO p.m.) London, May 22. A Havas dispatch from Romo states that King Victor Emmanuel has declared a general mobilisation of the land and sea forces. ITALIANS IN LONDON CALLED TO THE COLOURS. (Rec. May 23, 6.35 p.m.) Lendon, May 22. An Italian business man in London writes: "I. am called to the Army; also my We have three millions ready. A million is already on the Austrian frontiers. It will be a nice shock to Germany and Austria. Such enthusiasm in the Army was never before seen. I hope our help in the war will see it sooner ended in the complete defeat of the Huns."—("Times" and Sydney "Sun" Services.) / UNIVERSITY STUDENTS ENLISTING. Lendon, May' 21. Italian university students are enlisting en masse. VIOLATION OF ITALIAN TERRITORY AUSTRIAN PATROL CROSSES THE FRONTIER. London, May 23, 4.55 a.m. High Commissioner's Report:—The "Giornale Italia," according to a Rome message, states that an Austrian patrol crossed the frontier, thus violating! Italian territory. It is announced that General von Hmdenburg will command the AustroGerman troops against Italy. AUSTRIANS MAKING A NEW LEVY IN TRIESTE. Rome, May 21. The Austrians are making a new lew in Trieste of men between the ages of seventeen and sixty, the pretext being that they are removing everybody likely to assist the Italians. Fifty thousand men in teh. vicinity of Poia have been forced to leave their homes, and have been sent to concentration camps in. Carniola and Croatia. ... Labourers are working day and night on the fortifications of Trentino. Large reinforcements are constantly arriving near the frontier. MARTIAL LAW AT TRIESTE, FIUME, AND POLA (Rec. May 23, 2 p.m.) London, Ma.v 22. The "Daily Chronicle's" Geneva correspondent says that Germany is sending large numbers of troops and heavy guns to the Italian frontier, via Munich and Innsbruck. A state of siege lias been declared at Trieste, Fiume and Poia. All shipping in the Adriatic has been suspended. AUSTRIANS WITHDRAWING TO THETR FORTIFIED ZONE. Rome, May 21. Messages from Vermis state thai Austrian troops at several frontier posts in the Tyrol have withdrawn within the fortiliod zone, destroying telegraphs, telephones,, and electric works. NO OFFICIAL INTIMATION OF A RUPTURE. Melbourne, May 22. Mr. Fisher stated last, night that the Government had not received anv official intimation of a rupture tetnr»»n TUlv »nd Vr eratwhila Allien. The earlier announcement reforrod to the decision to iilterveaa,

('MEAT IMfrn.lC IN I) 10 NATION 1 IN BE U LIN. London, May 21. hi Berlin public indignation is moroasing. Tlio now motto of ltu> newspapers is "Clod punish Italy!" It is mi ho u need Uiitl. tho Kiiisor will return to Berlin, and it is expected ho will inalco an appeal to 'he nation, denouncing Italy's alloged treachery. Tlio Vionnn Press is niodorate in (one, dinging to the hope that war may yot bo averted. ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL ISOLATION ITALY IS CLOSING PRACTICALLY THE LAST BOOR. (Rec. May 23, 0.35 p.m.) London, May 22. 'A neutral correspondent, writes: —"Tlio last, week of my stay in Germany was wlion the Italian (juration wis acute. Gorman fooling showed loss apprehension regarding military power, but, chintty at the economic mid industrial isolation. Offers of liifili rank assured mo that the military contingencies had Jong been foreseen, but business men were scared becausothrough Italy Germany had access to neutrals' supply, especially America. With tho intervention of Italy Germans foil that practically tho lust door was closed. "The I'ress has "boon kept well ill hand lost their language should imperil tho diplomatic situation. Same journal# woro confiscated for writing strongly a"ainst, Italy. In private conversation wrath is expressed in the most violent terms. I heard hard words used against England, but they wero nothing to comparo with those against. Italy. "I loft Gormanv together with a number of Italians who filled tho train and wero hurrying liomewards. "Wo mot trainloads of Germans coming from Italy and the'southern frontier. Tho guards wero not only strict in their examination of passports and luggage, but almost brutal to tho Italians, who were most strictly examined and exposed to continual invective."—("Times" and Sydnoy "Sun" Services.) GERMAN AND AUSTRIAN AMBASSADORS PLAY FOR TIME. Rome, May 21. Prince Billow and Dr. Macchio are adopting a dilatory attitude, to enable Germany and Austria to complete their military preparations. Italy, "however, has decided not to temporise. It is anticipated that after to-day s Senate meeting ratifies the Chambers vote in favour of intervention, suoh measures will bo adopted that Germany and Austria will bo forced to ask for explanations. DIPLOMATIC IMMUNITY SUSPENDED. Romo, May 21. A Royal deoree suspends diplomatic immunity for tho Austrian and Gorman Ambassadors to the Vatican, who will leavo to-morrow. SIMULTANEOUS DEPARTURE OF DIPLOMATS. Rome, May 21. It is understood that tho Italian Ambassadors at Vienna and Berlin will leavo on Saturday, when Princo vou Bulow goes to Berlin. i ITALY TAKES VERY NECESSARY PRECAUTIONS. London, May 21. Remembering the ill-treatment of tho French and Russian Ambassadors, Italy has decided that Princo von Bulow and Dr. Macchio shall not bo permitted to. cross tho frontier until tho Italian Ambassadors in Berlin, and Vienna have returned safely.—"Times" and Sydney "Sun" Services. ITALIAN AMBASSADOR INSULTED GERMAN IMPERIAL CHANCELLOR APOLOGISES. (Rec. May 23, 2 p.m.) Amsterdam, May 22. A crowd rushed the Italian Ambaseador's oar in Berlin on Thursday and knocked off his hat. The official German statement denies that the Ambassaroh was struck, ai}d adds that the offender has been arrested. Herr von Betlimann Hollweg, the German Chancellor, has apologised. COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN ITALY AND AUSTRIA STOPPED (Rec. May 23, 2.40 p.m.) Rome, May 22. The Austrian authorities have sent back the Italian mails from Udinc,, torn up the railways, and stopped all communication with Italy. A STATE OF WAR ON AUSTRIAN FRONTIER ALSO IN ISLAND COMMUNES OFF THE ADRIATIC COAST New York, May 22. Reuter's London correspondent says that Signor Stefani has received a dispatch from Rome stating that the Minister of War, General Zupelli, and tho Minister of Marine. Admiral Visle, had declared a state of war in tho provinces on the Austrian frontier and in the island' communes oil tho Adriatic Coast. <e> SEMI-OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT OF WAR (Rec. May 24, 0.5 a.m.) Amsterdam, May 23. Rome semi-officially announces a state of war in Lombard}- and Venetia. oa the Adriatic, and several other provinces. AUSTRIA'S ATTITUDE TOWARDS ITALY. (Rec. May 24, 0.5 a.m.) Amsterdam, May 23. Count Burian, Austrian Foreign Minister, in a Note to the Italian Ambassador, declined to take cognisance of the denunciation of the Alliance and insisted that twelve months' notice is required before t'he expiration ill 1920. He cited Austria's offers to cede territory as proof of his desire to strengthen the relations of the two countries. CARGO OF RICE SEIZED AT NAPLES. Rome, May 21. A Greek cargo, consisting of 2000 tons of rice, destined for Germany, was seized at Naples. INTERNED AUSTRIAN AND GERMAN STEAMERS. (Rec. May 23, 3.50 p.m.) Rome, May 22. 'A dozen Austrian and German steamers have been interned in Genoa since August. Some arrived from Now York. AUSTRIAN SAILOR SENTENCED TO DEATH. Rome, May 21'. An Austrian sailor has been stnrtenced to death for firing at Adfilfral Hans and inciting his comrades to join the Italians. THE POPE'S SUBSCRIPTION TO THE ITALIAN WAR FUND. Rome, May 21. The Pope has personally subscribed 100,000 francs to the Italian War Fund, and lias allocated 1,000,000 francs for Italian victims in the war. VIEWS HELD IN DIPLOMATIC CIRCLES. London, May 21. Diplomatic circles predict that Rumania, Greece, and Bulgaria will follow the Italian lead. RUMANIAN ARMY REPORTED TO BE MOBILISING * (Rec. May 2.3, 3.50 p.m.) Paris, May 22. The "Petit Parisien" says that Rumania has mobilised almost the' whole of- her army. BRITISH DESTROYER VISITS BULGARIAN PORT (Bee. May 23; 6.35 p.m.) London, }Liy 22. The "Times" Sofia correspondent says that a British destroyer arrived at Dedcn Agateli (a Bulgarian Aegean port, near the Tiirco-Bulgarian frontier), and the commander visited the head it the lliilgaiian troops. It is hclicvod his visit was connected with ail imporLaut military communication.—("Times" and Sydney "Sun" Services.) SWITZERLAND MOBILISING 400,000 MKN. Romo, May 21. Tiis nf.w>rafwT rUUs thai Switzerland tgobiliiiius '100,000 wen tn safeguard Swiss neutrality,... .