THE CRISIS AT FIUME

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 304, 19 September 1919, Page 7

THE CRISIS AT FIUME

' NEWS APPARENTLY CENSORED ATTITUDE OF ITALIAN GOVERNMENT Hy Telegraph-Press Association-Copyright London, September 17. All news regarding Finnic coming from Rome apparently is censored. The British Mission, and also the British and American contingents have left Fiuniu. It is not clear whether, tho insurgent are still in control. The Italian Government continues to issue, statements minimising the extent, of tho insurgent movement, 'which, it declares, many are abandoning. : It is believed in official quarters in London that the Italian authorities intend to blockade Fiume and starve out the insurgents.—Renter. D'ANNUNZIO STILL IN CONTROL. (Rec. September 18, 8.55 p.m.) Paris, September 16. D'Annunzio's soldiers still control Fiume. The French newspapers state, that the Supreme Council is determined to compel D'Annunzio to lay down his arms, and is considering the question of n blockade unless the Italian Government takes action.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. • (Rec. September 18, 10.25 p.m.) Rome, September 17. According to the "Idea Nazionale," D'Annunzio commands ten thousand regu. 1.-.rs and also four thousand Fiume volunteers, and has occupied •a • fortified line round Fiume, and also all the strategic positions. The local National Council has seized .ill stocks of food with a view to rationing the inhabitants for a siego. The newspaper asserts that measures have been taken to destroy the town if D'Annunzio's resistance is overcome.— Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

ITALIANS TO BLOCKADE'HUME. (Rec: September 18, 9.45 p.m.) .... Washington, September 17. Official advices show- that the. Italian Government will establish a land .and sea blockade against D'Annunzio and his followers at Fiume, hoping to bring D'Annunzio's soldiers to terms'by starvation and without bloodshed—Aus.-N.Z. Cnhlo Assu.

FIUME SURROUNDED WITH TROOPS. (Rec. September 18, 9.45 p.m.) London, September .16. It is understood that the situation at Frame is quiet. The Italian Government is taking firm steps to prevent further incidents. Troops surround the town. The Government has dismissed the Prefect of Venice, where it is believed the plot was hatched.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.