THE ADRIATIC.

Taranaki Daily News, 29 April 1919, Page 5

THE ADRIATIC.

- ENTHUSIASM IN ITALY, ANGER TOWARDS WILSON. i • Paris, April 26. It te lmtrue that Mr. Lloyd George ind M. Clemenceau approved President Wilson's manifesto. They handed Signer Orlando subsequent statements explaining the British and French views regarding Fiume, leaving their publication to Signor Orlando's discretion.— Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. Home, April 25. Patriotic demonstrations continue. Six l thousand towns sent messages to Signor Orlando supporting his demands. There was a general holiday in Rome on Saturday on the occasion of Signor Orlando's arrival. The city was already beflagged, and the walls covered with posters. The name of Wilson Street, Genoa, has bean changed to Fiume Street. London, April 25. Signor Orlando was received with frftntie enthusiasm throughout Italy. Signor Bissolati, the Socialist leader, declares that he is strenuously supporting . Signor Orlando.—Aus.-NZ. Cable Assn. Paris, April 25. The Chamber received with tremendous applause a motion to send to Italy an assurance of friendship. Possibly Signor Orlando will return before the negotiations with the Germans begin.—Aub.-N.Z. Cable Assn. * London, April 26.

The latest reports from Paris state that the situation is r 'er and rather nor* hopeful It is generally antlcipoted that the departure of the Italians is not final, nor so intended. A solution may be reached on the basis of economic concessions in exchange for Fiume. There is no indication that President Wilson it relaxing in his attitude.— Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

Signor Orlando had an enthusiastic reception at Genoa. He stated that he had endeavored to reflect the opinions of forty millions. It had been urged in some quarters that Italy's economic interests were in jeopardy. His reply was that Italy's dignity stood higher than all else. In saying that he knew Italy was with him. (Cheers and cries of "toa have done well"). "1 understand he exclaimed, "that henceforth the people of Italy will present a, united front to the whole world. People of your calibre can never die." (Renewed cheers).

Replying to a similar demonstration in Rome Signor Orlando said that he never doubted their support, but urged that) without excitement, they should look with confidence to the future as he did.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

4 Paris, April 21. It is expected that Signor Orlando will make a temperate speech in the Italian Parliament with the object of calming pbpular effervescence.

Marshal Foch appeared in the French Cabinet and strongly urged the holding of the left bank of the Rhine till' France was fully indemnified. The Matin states that if the League of Nations does not include racial equality Japan will withdraw.

Baron Sonnino has left for Rome.— Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

Home, April 27. Mr. Nelson Page, Americas Ambassador, has resigned, as he disapproves of President Wilson's attitude.—Aus.-N.Z. C*bh> Assn.

Paris, April 26. President Wilson's entourage suggest that President Wilson was tricked into the premature publication of his manifesto by false information that the Italiaa Government had placarded Rome proclaiming Italy's annexation of Fiume. —Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. London, April 26. The Daily Express states that Signer Orlando U dominated by the Imperialist Baron Sonnino.

The British delegation admits that, Italy's attitude latterly has been difficult, largely as the result of Italy's internal politics. The position of the Government is precarious, and its only chance of survival is the satisfaction of the. demands of the Imperialistic elements. Italy's economic situation is serious aad if the external aid, which is mainly American, is withdrawn, a revolution will be almost inevitable. On the other hand Italy's economic dependence on* the Allies suggests a means of reconciling Italian opinion to the disap-

pointmtent of the Italians' territorial claims.

The Paris correspondent of the Daily Telegraph states that it is expected Sig- :. nor. Orlando, after securing Parliamen- '*. tary endorsement of his policy, will f challenge President Wilson to do likewise. President Wilson will scarcely be able to refuse, in which case his maniis likely to prove a boomerang, altering the character of the American delegation and profoundly changing the conference issues.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Association, p

MORE BLUSTER. WHAT GERMANY WILL AND WILL NOT DO. Received April 28, 2.40 p.m. Berlin, April 27. political circles profess to believe that the prospects of peace are improved. Forgrenbach, president of the National Convention, states that Germany will not sign unless all the prisoners are freed, the blockade raised, and the Saar valley aad Danzig remain German. The general belief is that the Italian situation will not delay the discussion, , which commences on Thursday. The delegation of 190 is to include fifteen editors of leading papers. It leaves on Monday in two special trains, which are to arrive on Jvednesday.—Aus. N.Z. Cable Assoc. DEMONSTRATION AT FIUME. Received April 28, 2.40 p.m. Rome, April 27. Thousands of the population of Fiume escorted the National CounciJ on a visit to General Graaioli to express the city's determination to be annexed by Italy/ 'Ana. NZ Gable Assoc.

FUTURE NOT REASSURING. PRANCE STANDS BY ITALY; Received April 29, 1 a.m. Paris, April 27. The Conference has tense moment* ahead this week with the Italian and Japanese difficulties unsettled, and the German delegates on the threshold. The only Italian remaining behind is Signor Crespi, Food Minister.

Signor Orlando's perfervid reception in Rome is more likely to strengthen his ailitude than incline him to compromise. Signor Orlando's speech, pointing out that after four years' war the Italians might have to face others, and that Italy to-day is readier than in 1915, is not reassuring. The Italians deny that President Wilson could have been actuated by the report that Italy contemplated annexation. They admit that for many months various patriotic associations had placarded Rome demanding annexation. President Wilson could have seen these on his visit .here.

M. Clemenceau telegraphed to Signor Luzzath: "The hour of the signature of peace is not the hour to disown our reciprocal engagements. France's policy is not that of a scrap of paper."—Aus. and N.2. Cable Assoc.