THE SPLIT IN EUROPE.

Otaki Mail, Volume 26, 28 April 1919, Page 3

THE SPLIT IN EUROPE.

ITALY WITHDRAWS. Paris, April 24. Newspapers almost unanimously disapprove of 'President Wilson’s untimely manifesto. . .... “Lc Journal” describes the incident as a crisis, adding: “Tire bridges are down.” 1 “Lc Matin” says President son’s action is inexplicable at a momZ when, on his advice, the Germans have been invited to Versailles. It is that the Germans invited when a disagreement is threatening. Rome, April 24. There is intense feeling throughout Italy. Vast demonstrations acclaim Orlando, shouting “Fiumc or death ’ Paris, April 24. After all-da?- consideration the Italian delegation finally decided t . adhere to its decision and leate the j Peace Conference and return to Ital„. French newspapers refuse to regard the situation as insoluble, but support Italy. ' ' REPORTED OCCUPATION OP DALMATIA. ITALY TO MAKE SEPARATE PEACE. Paris, April 24. The Italians intend to occupy Dalmatia and Fiumc with 100,000 men immediately. , Paris, April 2*. The Italians - threaten to make a separate peace with Germany. . THE DEATH KNELL. OP LEAGUE OP NATIONS. Paris, April 24. It is reported that- President Wilson’s manifesto was prepared several days ago, but was withheld pending the discussion of Lloyd George’s proposition.

American circles declare it to be America-'s last word on the subject and it may mean that America will make a separate peace and tear herself adrift 'from the European situation, and leave the Allies, to arrange a peace in their own. way. It probably sounds the death

knell of the League of Nations. It is considered unlikely that Brijthin M d France will depart from the I et or make a separate peace without ! iialv President Wilson’s dictum prac- , itically applies to the Japanese and | Chinese ease, which has involved nearly similar points. Briefly. America does not stand _for cutting up agnation among the' victors.