Italy.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 293, 20 May 1915, Page 5

Italy.

WAR MUST COME. GEKMAX PKESS HECOGXINE IT. ALL ITALY AROUSED. AUSTKIAX AXI) GEKMAX ; AMUANSADOHS LEAVIXG. Eceeived May 111, S 3D p.m. London, May 1!). Home reports in confirmation that the so-called War Ministry remains in power, and this has evoked remarkable demonstrations throughout the country, A crowd of ;l(IO.(i(l() gathered in j'opolo Square, including many aristocrats and society women,.wearing the Italian tricolor. There was the greatest enthusiasm. Signor Salandni and Signer Sounino were cheered. llicotti 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 Xorth German Gazette declares Germany has not to fear a united Italy, us Italy is disrupted by revolution. Italy is dangerous only to herself. The Berliner Tageblatt admits the entrance of Italy into the war can hard(y be prevented.

THE EVE OF WAR. A EIGHT FOR LIBERTY. Rome, May IS. The (iioniale d'ltalia, in a significant article, remarks that Avar ha,s virtually been declared-by the unanimity of the King, Government and nation. ' Italy is about to fight for the liberation of'the Italian provinces under foreign rule and for civilisation. A fugitive from Trieste reports that the insurgents blew up two magazines, attacked the palace and Government buildings, looted shops and erected barricades. A hundred were killed or wounded. The fleet is ready to bombard the city. - ' Paris, May 18. A thousand women at Trieste invaded the Governor's palace, shouting: ''Death to the Emperor; long live Italy," Gendarmca fired, killing fifty and wounding throe hundred.

RELATIONS MUCH STRAINED. THE AUSTRIAN CONCESSIONS. > Received May 10, 7.30 p.m. ; Berlin, May 18. . Hcrr von Bethmann-Hollwcg stated in tho Reichstag that relations between Italy and Austria- were much strained. 'T!ie 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; Trieste to be an imperial frcQ city, with an administration of an Italian character; fourthly, recognition of the Italian sovereignty at Valona. Morc'over, Austria declares that she is not politically interested in Albania. The interests of Italian nationals in AustroHungary will bo particularly respected, and Austria grants an amnesty to political and military criminals in tho ceded territory. Hcrr von Bethmann-ITolhveg's speech has given an impression in the Reichstag that war with Italy is inevitable.