THE PARIS IMBROGLIO

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 182, 28 April 1919, Page 7

THE PARIS IMBROGLIO

ADRIATIC PROBLEM

NOT UNDERSTOOD BY PRESIDENT WILSON ITALIANS LEAVE FOR ROME By Telegraph-Frees Association-Copyright (Rec. April 27, 5.5 p.m.) London, April 25. The "Daily Telegraph's" Paris correspondent says there is intense excitement following the bursting of . the storm which has brooded over the Conference the last few weeks. The general opinion is that President Wilson's step has put the Italians in the right. They cannot bo blamed for the rupture. President Wilson ha? not understood the Adriatic issues. Ho expressly stated that Uie fourteen points did not apply to tho Austrian peace, it was n surprise to French and JJritish. delegates to kain that President Wilson intended , to apply them, but the really ominous features are the departure from secrecy, on which President Wilson insisted, and tho breach of an honourable tradition'in appealing to the Italian people behind tho delegates' backs, jllany found it hard to bolieve this breach had been committed. It is observed here that the imbroglio touches tho fundamental issues. If the terms of President Wilson's encyclkol are to be accepted, wo shall have nothing to eay at the Peace Congress, because the whole discussion will be dc-. cided by President Wilson's interpretation of tho fourteen points.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable A&n.

LAST MEETING WIIH ORLANDO ATTEMPT TO BEACH A SETTLE-' MtiNT. Paris, April 25. The following official statement lias been issued:—Signor Orlando had a final meeting with President Wilson, Mr. Lloyd George, and M. Clemoncoau. Expression was given to the-general desire to effect an agreemont, and a hope was expressed that oonsuiltation with the Itnliiui Parliament would assist iu arriving at a satisfactory conclusion.—Aus.N.Z. Cable Assn. (Rec. April 27, 5.5 p.m.) Paris, April 21. It was at Mr. Lloyd George's earnest and urgent request that Signer Orlando agreed to rejoin the Council of„Four, with, the object, if possible, of reaching a settlement. Whatever the decision, Signer Orlando returns to Italy on domestic and , political business. It is 'believed that'the prior to his departure wero such that somo modus vivendi was suggested which Signer Orlando wishes to submit to Parliament and obtain a mandate for further action. There is every hope that a settlement will ultimately bo, effected which will satisfy the Italians without irritating the Jugo-Slavs.—Aus.-N.Z: Cable Assn.

STATEMENT BY SIGNOR ORLANDO APPLICATION OP PRESIDENTS PRINCIPLES UNJUSTIFIABLE. (Rec. April 27, 5.5 p.m.) Paris, April 21. Signor Orlando, in a statement in reply to President Wilson, says that while they were diwussing Mr. Lloyd George's proposition the Paris newspapers published President AVilson's message giving 1-is personal views on o. subject presenting grave problems which had been submitted in the Conference's programme. This method of directly addressing the people was an innovation in international rapprochements. He was regretfully compelled to protest against such proceedings. President Wilsan's- declaration plainly indicated opposition to the aspirations of the Italian Government and peoplo, whose civilisation and democratio Liberal regime were not inferior to those of other nations. Signor Orlando says ,ho therefore protested strongly of the injustice to his country with all deferenco and firmness. He considered the application of President Wilson's abstract principles; to a concerete case of infinite complexity unjustifiable. Signor Orlando states that tho Italian peoplo will not submit to the imposition of any other will than their own. Anything of the sort would be offensive to their pride.—Aus.-N.Z. Cablo Assn. , ITALIANS INCENSED. London, April 21. The Italians were incensed at receiving the news of President Wilson's manifesto through the Press instead of being officially informed of it. They regard his personal declaration in this manner, by one of the highest members of the Conference, as contrary to European usage.— Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. !

MANIFESTO NOT A SURPRISE WELL KNOWN TO BE READY ■ SEVERAL DAYS' AGO. (Roc. April 27, 5.5 p.m.) London, April 25. "lie "Daily A'ews" Paris correspondent states that the Italians' contention that President Wilson's manifesto cinno lilio a 'bombshell, wrecking the prospects of nn early settlement, cannot lie .substantiated. It is well known that Hie manifesto was ready several days ago. 11 r. Lloyd George and iM. Cletnenceau rend it. Signer Orlando have done the same if he had desired. President Wilson only published it when he found the Italians persisted in their uncompromising attitude.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

[ DENIAL BY MR. LLOYD GEORGE. ! (Rec. April 28, 0.43 ajn.) -,r t, , „ Paris, April 2G. Air. Lloyd George denies that he acquiesced in- or approved of President /Wilson's statement—Aus.-N.Z. Cabin Assn. ITALIAN DELEGATEUEAVE PARIS MAY RETURN AFTER CONSULTING PARLIAMENT. . ■ Paris, April 24. Signer Orlando has left for Rome. Hβ was given an ovation on his departure.— Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. T , . ~, Paris, April 25. It. is likely that Siguor Orlando will return after he has consulted Parlia-mont.-Aus.-N.B. Cable Assn. (Rec. April 27,.5.5 p.m.) 0 . „ , Paris, April 20. isignpr Salandra and Baron gonnino have departed.-Aus.-N.Z, Cable Assn. EXCITING SCENES IN PARIS. . „„ Paris, April 25. inere were most amazing and exciting 6cenes throughout tho Conference proceedings. At two this afternoon, outside the Itahtm delegates' hotel, a large crowd assembled to witness tho expected departure, nnd the hotel lounge was filled with an excited gathering. The Italian civil and military officials and Signer Orlando occupied the centre, looking the embodi-i ment of gloom, and vainly endeavouring to answer'a volloy of questions. Thev evidently felt tho deepest emotion, anil pathetically attempted to hido their feelings under an occasional smile. lloanwlnlo a crowd of journalists in a sido room scrambled for copies of Siguor Orlando's, roply to President Wilson, which the secretaries served out piise by page as it was typed. — Aus.-N.Z. 'Cable Assn.