THE ALLIED COMMAND.

Taihape Daily Times, 23 July 1918, Page 3

THE ALLIED COMMAND.

The attitude of 'ltaly towards the unification of the Allied command was expounded by the Prime Minister, Signor Orlando, in an interview given to Mr .Ward Price. "This important matter,' 'he remarked, "was taken into consideration and resolves, at the 'Abbeville conference. You will readily understand that I cannot give precise details as to the decisions arrived at, in view of their delicate military character. I can, however, assure you that also in this exceptional matter Italy takes part in 'the intimate military and political union which is constantly affirming itself more strongly between the nations of the Entente in proportion as the menace is graver and the moment seems more decisive. Leaving details on one side, and addressing myself to the substance of the matter, I can tell you that the conference of Abbeville has recognised the unity of the front from the North Sea to the Adriatic, and that not only as an ideal aspiration, but as a concrete reality. This reality is achieving itself as best the special circumstances of the situation have suggested, but these special circumstances have been considered 01* the basis of a purely technical and not a political criterion. Also on this occasion indeed it has been recognised that there does not exist an Italian point of view, just as there is not a British, French, or American point of view; there must be one single point for all ,and for each—to do what in the military sense best serves the one and indivisible cause of the Allies."