Italy

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXVII, Issue 17, 20 May 1915, Page 5

Italy

WILL THERE BE WAR? THE "FRICHTFULNESS" POLICY. FICHTINC TO INTIMIDATE. Times and Sydney Run Skhvick. (Received Noon.) Ostend, May 19. Travellers from Germany declare that the military trains are constantly going southward and everything is regarded as ready for the rupture with Italy. It is understood that Austro-Ger-niiiny will strike immediately at Italy with all the power at their command. Berliners are eagerly discussing plans for the destruction of Venice and Florence. The Italian Cabinet deliberated till midnight, but no pronouncement has been made yet. WAR MINISTRY IN POWER. GERMAN RECOGNITION OF THE INEVITABLE. United Presb Ahoooiatton. London, May 19. Rome reports in confirmation that the so-called War Ministry remains in power, and this has evoked remarkable demonstrations throughout the country. A crowd of HOO.OOO gathered in Popolo Square, including manyaristocrats and society women, wearing the Italian tri-color. There was the greatest enthusiasm. Signor Salandra and Signor Sonnino were cheered. Ricotti Garibaldi, in a speech, declared that Italy was that day writing the last page in her national history. The German and Austrian Ambassadors are preparing to leave. ■ The North German Gazette declares Germany has not to fear a united Italy, iis Italy is disrupted by revolution. Italy is dangerous only to herself. The Berliner Tageblatt admits the entrance of Italy into the war can hardly be prevented. Berlin, May 18. Heir von Bethmann-Hollweg stated in the Reichstag that relations between Italy and Austria were much strained. The Austrian Cabinet made a sincere effort to ensure enduring friendship. It was resolved to make far-reaching territorial concessions as follows: —Firstly, the portion of the Tyrol inhabited by Italians; secondly, the western bank of the Isonzo, where the population is entirely Italian, and the town of Gradisca ; thirdly, Trieste to be an imperial free city, with an administration of an Italian character; fourthly, recognition of the Italian sovereignty at Valona. Moreover, Austria declares that she is not politically interested in Albania. The interests of Italian nationals in AustriaHungary will be particularly respected, and Austria grants an amnesty to political and military criminals in the coded territory. Herr von Bethmann-Hollweg's speech has given an impression in the Reichstag that war with Italy is inevitable.