GOING TO FACE PARLIAMENT

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

GOING TO FACE PARLIAMENT

(Rec April 27, 5.5 p.m.) Paris, April 2.'!. Signor Orlando, in rpiiUing his hotel, said: "Even it the Conference were willing to civc Lt-nly everything, we should go just the same. President Wilson said we did not represent Italy. 1 go to faco tho Parliament and see if ho is right." Thousands of Italians cheered tho departing delegates.—Aus.-N.Z.- Cable Assn. (Rec. April 27, 11.40 p.m.) Rome, April 2fi. Parliament will meet on Tuesday.— Aue.-N.Z. Cable Assn. New York, April 25. She United Prssa Borne correspondent

states that a group of deputies carried a. resolution tliat Italy will refuse lo join tho League of Nations unless awarded Fiurae, Sara, ami. the Dnlmatian islands.—Ans.-fl.B. Cable Assn. ITALIAN PJBOPLK TO SHOW THEIE INKLINGS. (Kec. April 27, 5.5 p.m.) Paris, .April 25. Signor Orlando says ho always avoided popular demonstrations in Kome. even when arranged in his honour. This tinio he will meet the people and enable them to show their feelings to tho world.— Autj.-N.Z. Cable Assn. INDIGNATION IN ROME. (Kec. April 27, 5.5 p.m.) Rome, April 25. Popular excitement and indignation are running high. President AVilson, who was formerly regarded as the saviour of mankind , , is now considered a stubborn, narrow-minded oppouent of Italian aspirations. The opinion is freely expressed that the British and French delegates ha.vo given insufficient ami lukewarm support to Italy.—Aiis.-N.'Z. Cable Assn. (Rec. April 28, 0.45 a.m.) Paris, April 26. Baron Sonnino has departed for Italy to participate in the discussion in Parliament. Official reports from Italy show iiicreased indignation against President Wilso:i. Tho newspapers declare that not one man in Italy was disposed to accept the peace which President Wilson would impose. All through tho country popular (len onstrations are proceeding. It is believed that it will be difficult in the present state of public feeling for Signor Orlando.to submit any compromise to the people.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. ITALIAN ' DEMONSTRATION IN LONDON. (Rec. April 27, 5.5 p.m.) London, April 25. > The Italians in London arranged a patriotic demonstration .before the llm-bassy.—Aus.-JN'.B. Cable Assn.. ORLANDO'S RECEPTION IN ROME "ITALIANS MUST BE UNITED." (Eec. April 28, 0.30 a.m.) • London, April 27. Signor Orlando, speaking at Koine, said the Italians might find themselves standing alono, but they must bo united with a single will. ■

Correspondents state that tho King, the Queen, and the Heir-Apparent shared with Signer Orlando , tumultuous outbursts of cheering outside the Palace.— Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. '

OPINION IN LONDON NOT UNDULY PESSIMISTIC. , (Rec. April 27, 5.5 p.m.) I London, April 25. There is some inclination not to be unduly pessimistic at Signer Orlando's departure, in view of the continued presence of somo Italian delegates, en the principle that' whilo there's' life theree hope. Signor Orlando may re. turn, saying, "I have dono what 1 -promised, and Italy backs me." The latest report is that Italy offered economic compensation for Fiumo in the shape o{ financial and commercial assistance. On the- other hand, somo pooplo hint that the fjame economic superiority, as far as America is ' concerned, may be directed against Italy if slio holds aloof. It is pointed out that America is largely feeding Italy and supplying her with fuel.— Aufi.-N.Z, Cable A6sn.

VIEW OF WASHINGTON OFFICIAL CIRCLES "WITHDRAWAL DESIGNED FOR JSl'li'JJCT.* , , Washington, April 25. Official circles look upon Signer Orlando's withdrawal as bein'g designed for effect. They believe his attitude is merely one intended to impress the Italiau people. It is pointed out that strong opposition to the Orlando Government ie voiced in Italy by both Signor Nitti and Signor Giolitti. — Aua.-N.Z. Cable Aesu. ■

PRESS OPINIONS ON THE DISPUTE

(Ree. April 27, 5.5 p.1f1.)

London, April 25. The 'Morning Post" compares President Wilson with, a rich uncle among the. Allies who accepted his manners out of respoct lor his means, and suggests that he is using Fiume as a. preliminary to similar action against Japau, ivQiieli is more important from the American standpoint. But the- London Press comment generally is directed at the necessity of getting Italy back to Paris, especially as the German delegation will soon appear. One influential opinion is that President Wilson's action mil be salutary in the long run, whatever the imniediaio consequences, becajise tho atiuo.sphere of tho Conference needed cleansing, even by a storm, if other efforts failed. 'Ihe discussions were becoming so involved by pacts and treaties, public and secret, that someone was obliged to cat the knot.

The "Daily i Express" -says: "President Wilson rushed iuto the arena at a critical moment waving a red flag. Mr. Lloyd George and 31. Clemenceau Sad ar- f rived at a' compromise calculated to bridge the crisis. Suddenly the Italian people were confronted in tfie newspapers with a manifesto which was an example of open diplomacy. AVe may look to Mr. Lloyd George to find an eleventh-hour solution of the hornets' nest in lieu of the old Balkan storm centre. The notorious manifesto may be a weapon winch President Wilson will be sorry to have to face as soon as ho arrives home."— Aua.-N.Z. Cable Assn. Milan, April 25. ' . The Nationalist Press is full of bitter attaolc3 against President Wilson, Mr. IJoyd George, and Britain generally. The chief organ, the "Popolo d'ltalia," eays: "If Britain imagines it necessary to oreatu embarrassments in order to diminish our power in the Mediterranean she must not bo surprised if ,it reach towards the people against whom tvo fought."—Aus.-N.51. Cable Assn. Paris, April 24. The "Matin" says': "Wβ teil President Wilson that tho .Pact of.London is sacred to Prance. We have no power to cenelude peace without the accord of Italy." -Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. GERMAN PAPERS JUBILANT. (Eec. April 28, 0.45 a.m.) Paris, April %. The German newspapers are jubilant at the apparent split in the Peace Conference.— Aua.-N.Z. Cable Assn. ITALIAN TROOBSENT TO FIDME (Ree. April 27, 5.5 p.m.) Washington, April 25. It is understood that numbers of Italian troops have boon dispatched to Fiume.—Aue.-N.Z. Cable Assn. ORDERS FOR AMERICAN ADMIRAL. (Rec. April 27, 5.5 p.m.) Paris, April 26. The American Admiral in the Adriatic has been ordered to tako exceptional pr& cautions to avoid possible disorders.— Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. AMERICAN AMBASSADOR,AT ROME A REPORT DENIED. ' (Eec. April 27, 5.5 p.m.) Washington, April 25. It is reported that Mr. T. N. Page, United States Ambassador at Rome, offered his resignation owing to disagreement with. the_ Wilsonian policy, but tho | report is officially denied.—Aue.-N.Z. i Cable Assn. ALLIES PREPARINGTO MAKE PEACE WITHOUT ITALY'S SIGNATUJJE. (Rec. April 27, 11.5 p.m.) Paris, April 20. ' The United Press is authoritatively informed that the Allies aro preparing to ninko peace with Germany- without Italy's signature.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. NO SECRET ALLIANCE j BETWEEN AMERICA AND OTHER | POWERS. i (Rec. April 27, 5.5 p.m.) I New York, April 25. j The New York "Times" Washington I correspondent states that it is .officially j sns«an.cQd. th&t etatomentg published it 1

some papers saying that President Wilson had entered into a secret alliance with certain of Hie Great Powers had no foun-dation—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. DIFFERENCES aTtHE CONFERENCE "A. WAY WILL BE FOUND TO RECONCILE THEM." (Rec. April 27, 5.5 p.m.) New York, April 25. lord Rending, in a speech- at n farewell dinner tendered by the foreign Press correspondents, said a way would bo found to reconcile the differences at the Peace Conference. He believed such a reconciliation was now occurring. The democracy must reckon with Bolshevism iu Ea?t Europe. "Food will conquer Bolshevism," he 6nid. "but the problem is to ensure nn equitable distribution .of food in Russia under the Lenin-Trotsky regime. I am convinced that Bolshevism cannot long exist."—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

TEXT OF PEACE TREATY TO BE PUBLISHED WHEN HANDED TO GERMANS. (Bee. April 27, 5.5 p.m.) London, April 24. The Treaty will be published worldwide as soon as the text is handed to the Germane, in order to'prevent the latter sending garbled versions by wireless. It is expected that a six-'thousand-word Riimmaay will be cabled to Australia and New Zealand. Meanwhile the American Government is elaborating plans to fend by wireless thn whole text and reduplicate it to various parts of the world.— Aus.-N.Z. &iMe Assn.- .

ECONOMIC CLAUSES DISCUSSED,

(Rec April 27. 5.5 p.m.)

Paris, April 25. The Council of Four, with Baron Sonnino replacing Signer Orlando, discussed some or the economic clauses of the Peace Treaty, also the question of the Kiel Canal. It is reported that they de. finitely decided that" Danzig should bo ft free port, with an autonomy as previously cabled. It is understood that the Brit-' ish suggested dealing siiniliarly with Fiiime, giving sovereignty to tiio Jugoslavs. Thus the Italians practically have autonomous control. This was discussed when President Wilson issued his statement. It is asserted that Britain and France are prepared to give Italy muchneeded assistance in regard to conl rnrt other materials. As a, free port Fiurne would be worked under tho League- of Nations.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. STRENGTH OF THE GERMAN ARMY. (Rec. April 27, 5.5 p.m.) Now York, April 25. The Now /York "World's" Berlin correspondent interviewed Herr Noske, who said that Germany would plead hard at Versailles for the retention of the present strength of tho Army as the irreduciblo minimum, instead of a hundred thousand. —Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

RIVAL LEAGUE OF NATIONS

"MADE IN GERMANY." (Rec. April 27, 5.5 p.m.)

Copenhagen, April 25. The German Government has issued a draft constitution of another League or Nations, of which all tho belligerents and neutrals who were parties to The Hague Convention are eligible for membership. The constitution provides for a reduction of, armaments, • the internationalisation of all straits and canals, and tho abolition of armed ships, except those required for> coastal defence and the League's police force.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. RESPONSIBILJTHOR THE WAR AMERICAN MINORITY REPORT. Paris, April 25. Au American minority report, on tho question of responsibility for the war refuses to conntenanoe the prosecution of the heads of the States as responsible- for tho illegal aots of tho people. The Kaiser, therefore, is not punishable—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn; . \ ■ . GERMAN PEACEDELEGATES POUR ARRIVE AT VERSAILLES.. London, April 25. ■Four of the German peace delegates have arrived at Versailles. The German Government has officially announced that its delegates will be unable to reach Versailles before- May.l. It has also announced that seven journalists will accompany tho mission .—Aus.N.Z. Cable Assn. japan a¥¥aochau London, April 24. Tho- Paris correspondent of the "Daily Cluonicle" asserts that tho> ; Japanese were prepared to sever peace negotiations rather than give up Kiaoohaii.—Aus.-N.Z. Gable Asan. (Ree. April 27, 5.5 p.m.) New York, April 25. The New York "Herald's" Paris correspondent says that the Japanese delegates are unofficially intimating that if they are defeated on tho Kiaochau' ques : tion they will quit the Conference, as the Italian delegation has done, "he Poles are also, threatening withdrawal unless Danzig is completely theirs.—Aus.N.Z. Cable Assn. STATEMENT BY A JAPANESE DELEGATE. (Recy April 28, 1.15 a.m.) New York, April 27. The New York "Times's" Pans correspondent eays a member of tho Japanese delegation stated: "If President Wilstfu issues a statement concerning Shantung similar 1 to tho statement on Italy's Dalmatian claims, Japan will withdraw from tho Peace Conference."—Aus.-N.Z. .Oaile Assn.

RACIAL EQUALITY , THE OPPOSITION TO THE JAPANESE AMENDMENT. (R«. April 27, 5.5 p.m.) New York, April 25. The New York "Herald's" Tokio correspondent cables that members of parliament and publicists, at a'mass meeting, passed a resolution that. Ja,pan should not join- the League of Nations. The correspondent adds: "Tho Japanese Press has published a cablegram from Paris containing :i statement attributed to.Mr. Hughes, wherein ho Raid that tho statement declaring that Australia led tho opposition to the Japanese racial equality, amendment- originated in a certain country which was opposed to Japanese immigration, but is unwilling to appear unfriendly to Japna."—Aus.-N.Z. Cable A6sn, RESENTMENT! MEXICO AT FAILURE TO INVITE REPRESENTATION. Washington, April 24. Bitter resentment is felt in Mexico at the failure.to invite the country to send neutral representatives to Paris, especially in view of the Mexican repugnance to the Monroe, Doctrine.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Asen.