Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-18

aressive movement held lesser place.
France took high rank by the works OF
its nationals and the savants invited by
Francis I. Among these were Primatice.
del Sarto. Cellini and Leonardo da Wind.
etc.
The ambassador of Italy. il was re-
marked in his address at the Sorbonne.
declared that affinities of nations were
sometimes too fragile foundations Tor
friendships. He had made this apparent
in his diplomatic conversations regarding
the relations Of France and Italy. The
ambassador would substitute a more solid
basis-the equitable friendly and constant
political and economical interests OF each
nation.
"All the Italian people" said the ann
bassador. were closely and admirably
united in this moment in
Reference noble uprising OF patriotism
:. W. and national solidarity. let
us render homage TO the
cirilizing mission il is achieving"
The Franco-Italian League had chosen
for the commemoration OF Leonardo ia
Ninci the birthday OF Garibaldi The two
names. added the ambassador could Wen
be associated, for the one and the other
had accomplished marvellous things. one
for art and science. the other for liberty
and independence OF peoples. The one
and the other have their legend. out OF
which arises the ideal and the poetic
Ii may be readily imagined that Ii is
not so much the Qualification Of Leonardo
da Ninci nor the recollection OF the re-
Nuisance which specially interests public
opinion in this moment. The political
significance of the interchange of friend
~ expressions between France and Italy
at the Sorbonne portends serious polti-
cal and economical rapprochement % the
two nations.
France and Italy were suddenly con-
fronted in the commencement of the year
by one OF those Incidents of neutrality
growing out OF the ltalo-Turkish war,
which threatened for time the friendly
relations of the Latin sisters. The affair
should have been promptly arranged. IL
was finally concluded with due regard to
the interests and dignity OF both parties.
The vivacity of the discussion did not
fail TO awaken apprehensions of rup-
ture but good sense and good feeling
finally prevailed and the incident was
finally closed. Nevertheless it has been
asked both at Paris and Rome. what has
just been expressed by SiEnor Tittoni at
the Sorbonne, If the policy of accord
practiced since twelve years is sufficiently
solid as ii was thought 10 he? Pessimists
We're disposed To despair Of 4 peaceful
solution and a serious uneasinesS had
seized public sentiment. and IL was this
that inspired the Italian ambassador to
emit doubts OF the efficacy Of friendships
unless bound together ey treaty pacts.
The Temps. il should be said. from the
inception of the incident appealed to the
public and press of both
Crisis countries TO remain faithful
A., to themselves and their ira
1dsScu' ditions and said: France
and Italy should not permit that incident
to weigh against the measured policy of
ten years. They were reconciled in 1880
on double basis. Morocco TO France.
Tripoi to Italy. Should their relations
become strained in the same year each
had attained their object they would be
the derision of all Europe
Tie Temps. furthermore quoting its
correspondent at Rome. NJ. Jean Carrere.
writes: The Mediterranean policy has
been defined upon triple basis: Egypt
to England. Morocco TO France. Trpoli
to Italy. These three accords have work
ed admirably and i'm ten years have each
borne fruit. and this success Just.ies the
perseverance of the parties to the con
tracts But before engaging themselves
anew. have they not the right and the
duty to proclaim that after the first act
they are in accord with the solid results
of their policy? Is it not a normal ap-
plication of that seriously considered
will of the nations of which NJ Poincare
spoke at the Sorbonne and which Signor
Tittoni emphasized more strongly stiil2'
Neither the French nor the Italian press
has undertaken to trace a, plan of action
for their government. But il is manifest
that the governments interested in public
opinion in France. Italy and England are
of the unanimous sentiment that the
friendship of the three countries. justified
by events. would gain immensely by the
unification of interests obtained through
their common action. How this is to he
done the ministers of these countries Will
decide.
The Dardanelles holds an important
historical and political place in the ques-
ton of the orient. and
DardanelleS merits mention just now
o4 from the point Of view OF
~ooeAon' the Mediterranean sea. in
which Italy must henceforth count as
an important factor. The recent mari
time raids-above all. the latest one Of
ltaly-are esteemed in maritime circles
as real miracle miracle that tho
Italian torpedo boats were not blown
to atoms. as, indeed it was expected.
The first raid. the object OF which was
TO discover and destroy the Turkish
feet. made the night of the 18th
Of April. when the Italian fleet bom-
barded Forts kom- X "A Ia and TOprakkald
The result of that demonstration was
more serious politically the Turks
, than otherwise. for il precipitated the
first interference of Europe The sec
\cnd raid threatens even more serious
consequences to Turkey. while giving
tN Italy increased value and prestige
to Nler naval power in the Mediter-
raneAn
Prahting by night without a moon,
Comnhander Milo at the head of tho
torpedA boats. Spica, Centauro Astore.
ClemenA and Perseo. steamed into the
straits thpder pressure OF twenty-six
knots ando passing the frst group OF
forts without being seen, navigated
these twelveN&nd one-half miles with
the object on. ramming the entire
Turkish fleet at\ Niagara. At Cianak
the Italians were iscovered and the
forts there opened a Verrific fire. The
Turkish fleet being protected by system
of wires which dehed approach. the
Italians were obliged to retire.
In maritime circles, y, Commander
Millo's return under the continuous fire.
of the Turkish defenses WITHOUT the
loss of single ship IS consideASd mi
raculous. The night attack of thelIap-.
anese torpedo boats in the harboN Of
Port Arthur pales beside the italian
raid in the Dardanelles. The RussianS
at Port Arthur We're surprised war had
not been declared. The Turks, on the
contrary. were at their guns and on
the alert and poured upon the raider
when discovered an avalanche OF fire.
There was destructive earthquake
on the night of the 10th instant at
IT. Il.