Italy

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXVII, Issue 29, 4 June 1915, Page 5

Italy

AN ITALIAN VENDETTA.

“CRIMINAL MADNESS.”

Unhid Pbim Asbooiatiof Rome, June 3,

Signor Salanclra, iu a speech at a patriotic meeting, asked what right Herr Von Bethmaun Hollweg had to speak of the respect of treaties when Germany had trampled underloot and huried at the bottom of the ocean every document, every custom of civilisation, and every international law? The central powers were guilty of criminal madness. When they shook the world they robbed the Triple defensive alliance of its raison d’etre. Both Austria and Germany were forewarned of the far-reaching result of their aggression against Servia. “AN EQUAL, NOT MASTER” ITALIAN REVENGE FOR PAST INSULT AND INJURY. (Received 9.45 a.m.) Rome, June 3.

Signor Salandra added: Austria and Germany believed till the last they had to deal with a weak Italy, and were blustering, not acting. They were capable of trying blackmail, but not to enforcing their rights by arms. Austria’s continued suspicions and aggressive intentions against Italy were notorious. Von Hetzondorff, chief of the general staff, always maintained that war was inevitable,' either on questions concerning the Irredentist provinces or because Italy opposed Austria’s wishes in the Balkans. Therefore'' it was necessary to humiliate her in order that Austria should have her hands free.

The Austrians’ offer of May was not made in good faith. Moreover, it in no way secured a military 1 rentier, merely replacing that which Austria imposed in 1806, and which left all the gates of Italy open to Italy’s enemies.* In case of a dispute alter the war, Italy was asked to address herself to Germany. She did not wish to be disrespectful to Germany, but her dream-of universal hegemony was shattered.

“The vVorld lias risen,” lie continued, “anil the future of humanity must be founded upon respect for existing national autonomies. Among these, Germany will have to sit as an equal, not as master.” Commonplace statesmen, who hf rash frivolity last July set fire to the whole of Europe, were now making a fresh colossal mistake. They were .pouring forth invective against Italy with the obvious design of intoxicating their citizens with cruel visions of hatred and blond, but Italians cannot imitate their language. Austria and 'Germany continually paralysed the Italian navy during the Turkish war by preventing action against the Dardanelles, European Turkey and the Aegean Islands. Many Italian lives and millions of Italian treasure were sacrificed the fact that Turkey was prot^ped-'■ by .Germany and Austria from all attacks on her vital parts. IN THE DRAVE VALLEY ITALIANS REDUCE BELVEDERE. (Received 8.55 a.in.) Rome, June 3. The Italians have reduced Belvedere. The Italian bold on Monte Croce endangers Austrian possession of the Drave Valley, and large Austrian forces eare now approaching with a view to expelling the invaders.

AUSTRIANS REPULSED.

The High Commissioner reports, London, June 2 (1.50 a.m.) : Rome reports that the Italians are firmly established on the slopes of Monte Negio, ten kilometres northwest of Tolmino./ On Sunday afternoon a vigorous Austrian counter-at-tack was repulsed all along the line.

ADVANCE ON TRIESTE. ILL-TREATMENT OF ITALIANS. (Received 8.55 a.m.) Rome, June 3. The air raid on Pola on the 30st fired an oil-fuel reservoir. The Austrians were unable to save it, they opened the valves and allowed the oil to run to the sea. The loss is crippling the submarine torpedo craft. The Italian advance guard is within sight of Trieste, after moving along the coast supported by the navy.

Ten Italians were shot at Innsbruck without trial for espionage. The whole Italian population of the Tyrol is being cruelly treated. REVOLUTION IN TRIESTE. FIVE THOUSAND IMPRISONED. (Received 9 a.m.) Paris, June 3.

The Petit Journal’s Rome correspondent states that the civil population at Trieste is in revolt and that five thousand have been imprisoned. The troops fired, killing ami wounding many. KAISER AT THE FRONT. (Received 9 a.m.) Paris, June 3. Geneva reports that the Kaiser is going to the Austro-Italian frontier.

A GERMAN FABRICATION.

Berlin, June 2

The Kruez Zeitung states Signor Giolitti was forced to fly from Italy, there being a plot afoot to murder him. STATE OF SIEGE IN VIENNA.

Times and Sydney Son Service. (Received 8.0 a.m.) London, June 2. Paris learns that tumultuous disturbances, following Italy’s intervention, necessitated the proclamation of a state of siege in Vienna.

THE POPE’S SOVEREIGNTY.

London, June 2

Rome reports that the Government resolved to respect the Pope’s sovereignty according to law, and guarantees informing loreign Powers that their representatives may freely reside at Rome, the Government guaranteeing their safety. DEATH SENTENCE ON PATRIOT Rome, June 3. 'Hie Austrian court has passed sentence of death on Signor Battisti, deputy lor brent, who is now acting ns a scout in the various passes of Trentiiio lor the Italian army.