Evening star., 1909-06-27


for Hungary the right to participate
in the Italian fetes under the Hungarian
flag. And they add in unison that II the
Wecker.e cabinet has not resigned there
would certainly be interpretations In the
Hungarian parliament.
In addition to these subjects, at Vienna
and at Pesth, in artistic centers. there
are elements actively at
Hungary work to force the hand
of the government. in
order to cause 1t to re-
tract it's decision. and 1t is thus possi-
BILE. perhaps probable, that Baron d'Aeh-
renthal will reconsider his action.
The Magyars.' says the Hirlap. have
given their blood in order to maint ain the
throne of Austria Hungary. Vienna for
gets Buda Pesth. 1T is case OF re-
calling the Italian proverb, When the
danger has passed. We laugh at the
saint"
Hungarians have discovered the small
place they occupy In the edifice called
the dual monarchy''-a mere rough
stone. All they may he permitted to do
is to vote millions In time OF peace, and
in time OF war to fight and TO receive
wounds. For warlike race. full of mill
tary traditions, the place is not very
grand.
Is 1t worth the candle to serve the
cause Of Germanism to have risked war
with Russia. to remain irredeemably at
variance with Serbs, who should be the
friends and best clients of Hungary?
What advantages may Hungarians derive
from the triumph OF Germanism and
German march toward the Balkans and
Saioniki? NJ. Raymond Recouiy writes in
the Figaro: Il defy any one to- tell me
what Hungary will gain. On the con-
fpn hat Iy,nraex
rans may lose"
Between Hungary and Turkey there
exist old and strong friendly relations;
also between Hungary and the United
patriot Kossuth. after his defeat at
Temesvar, fed for refuge to Turkey, ac-
companied by several OF his devoted Of
f1cers, among whom Gems. Gorgay and
latter entered the United States service
during the civil war with the rank OF
brigadier general. and the writer served
for some time on his staff.)
Kossdth's name In America, where he
came in 1851. holds high place in the af-
fecrions OF those who honor sacrifice In
liberty's cause.
The italian press. as one may imagine,
is most pronounced in its Interpretation OF
Austrias attitude. The
Italy Giornale d'Italia writes
u, I'VE have only to watch
and wait in order to
learn where Vienna prefers to CO." The
+Tribune prints an article full Of discon-
tant>and manifest uneasiness. The Ma
tional spciety "Risorgimento" composed
OF distinguished political personalities.
proposed he commemoration which took
place at Rome on June "a. The presi-
dent Of the society asked that the sale
.'Horaces A0d Curiaces' at the capital
should be set apart for the ceremonies
but the mayor of Rome, N. Nathan. re-
fused. because 1t could not be accorded
except Tor ~ or for
NJ. Marcora. ex-pfesident Of the Italian
Samber. replying/to toast ut ban
Aue Of veteraD1 at Rome recently. re-
Ysaid:
Such memories should incite Italians
to prepare themselves well. 80 that the
country may not be obliged to submit to
the yoke of the stranger who waits at the
frontier. The word OF command will
come from the chamber. which will echo
IS determined to preserve the liberty
which has cost SO much blood"
The semi-officiai Italia says that M.
Marcora should avoid such trades. very
pdlIiOliC uuS the HlOI AuVQPOIs
tune that Austha is about to give a
manifestation Of her friendship" (Allud-
ing to the accrediting of the ambassador
to take part In the June fetes.)
Italy has lost no time In the discussion
of her war budget and, having her
finances in good .shape, the chamber
promptly voted number of Dread
noughts. In 1912 the Italian navy will
be composed OF four divisions. thus: The
first with four Dante-Ahghieri type: the
Rn0fpa .E1ano. - third
four San-Giorgio: the fourth two cruis-
ers ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, plus three Carl.
baldi, all with formidable armaments.
This line will be reinforced by q reserve
three cruisers. Carlo Alberto. Vittorio
Emmanuele, Vettor-Pisani and Marco
Polo.
In 1912 the work which will constitute
Brindisi a flrst-class fortified town will
be completed. Also the formidable armed
fortifications OF Venice, which is destined
to become one Of the most important
fortified places In Italy.
-
It is pertinent to mention in connection
with Italy's present situation in the
triplice the fact that 1t
Crispi's was crispi who was the
chief cause Of that at
A1ApAAee' tachment. 1t is no less
true that from 1880 to 1890 there was
almost entire accord between England
and Germany, while the relations between
France and England were very bad, due
in great measure to the latter's military
occupation of Egypt In 1882. The czar
having retired from the triplice in 1880,
Russia's place was occupied by Italy. the
signatories guaranteeing the integrity of
their respective territories. This guarantee
meant clearly the guarantee to Germany
of the provinces lost to France. and this
produced Ill feeling between France and
Italy. Meanwhile the estrangement be-
tween Austria and Italy has continued to
Increase, and the. latter Is pursued by the
ever-present danger that the day she
should cease TO be a member of the trip
lice-or rather the ally OF Austria-that
day Italy would be obliged to face a war
with Austria Unsuspecting spirits who
see nothing hHlnW the surface ash 1,hv