The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-12-01
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Inquiry Latest Silver Proposal
TRIPLE ALLIANCE TREATY.

The Alleged Compacr Entered Into by
Germany, Austria and Italy.
PARIS, Nov. 30.-What is claimed to be
the text of the main portions of the triple
alliance treaty Is published in the Journal
is authoritative, but the Journal IN an ed
itorial says: "We publish the most i'm
portant document of modern history. We
do not state how we procured It." The
Journal adds that the treaty was written
in the German language and was renewed
in the above form and slgned by Germany
and Austria in May and by Italy June 5.
1891. The alleged text of the treaty is as
follows:
We, William II, by the grace of God, etc.; we,
Francis Joseph, ETC.; we. Hum0ert l, ETC., by
virtue of the rights which belong to us in our
respective states, have, with the object of safe
guarding che honor, dignity and security OF our
people, entered into the following treaty:
First-Considering the yagueness OF the pres
ent political situation regarding certain European
powers, which may have great influence on the
peace OF Europe. we. after having taken advice
or our ministers, promise and swear on our
honor and on the holy Testament, TO renew and
confirm the promises made and conventions al
ready agreed upon by us for the further period
OF six years.
second-We renew the league of defense. which
would become offensive in case one of the states
buOulU 10 III udUkSI.
Third-We agree that our ministers and repre-
sentatives with foreign governments shall act in
accord with another with regard to external
policy.
Fourth-we. William III, and we, Francis Jo-
seph, agree TO lend our aid and assistance to
Humbert /! in carrying out his external and
colonial policies. We recognize his rights, and
that Rome Is to be considered the capital OF
Italy. We, William III. and we. Humbert /,
Ppo pomlSse; IL 70 cs aspq our a ana ana nia assistance persisn n 10 eraa aSS
more especially regarding the question of the
Balkans. We, Francis Joseph. and we, Hum
bert !, promise our aid and assistance to Will
lam III in carrying out his foreign policy.
Fffth-Each of the contracting parties agrees
to aid the other two through diplomacy and by
material assistance on land and water.
sixth-We.t the contracting parties. agree to
keep our armies on a wa footing during this
period of cordial understanding.
Seventh-(A) In case of conflict between Ger
many, Russia and Austria we agree to mobilize
our armies and declare war againet Russia. act
ing in harmony with the staff Of the German
on the French frontier. In case France
should side with Russia. Italy would declare war
AGAINST France, her army entering that
country, her base of operations being Savoy.
OBJ In case Of conflict between Germany aud
France Italy will act as above indicated. In
such an event Austria would mobilize her army
on the Russian frontier and declare war against
Russia In case the latter should interfere in the
conflict and side with France. In such case
Austria would act as indicated in paragraph A.
t1 In case OF conflict between Austria and Rus
ala Germany is to mobilize her army and declare
war against Russia, sending two army corps into
Austria. Italy would mobilize her army on
the French frontier and act as indicated IN
paragraph A, in case France should assist Rus
sia. Dl In case of conflict between Italy and
France in Europe or in the colonies, Germany
would mobilize her army and act conformity With
Italy. while Austria would mobilize her army on
the Russian frontier, ready to assume the offens-
i've In case Russia should side with France.
Eighth-We promise and swear on our honor
to maintain the status quo and the peace OF
Europe that has resulted from the strict observ-
ance of the present treaty by US and our minis
tiers. and to safeguard the security and honor Of
our states.
The paper publishing the above is not the
Petite Journal, but q sheet recently estab-
lished. The story is ridiculed here as q
pure fabrication.