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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-25
Austrians Treat Italian
Refugees with Cruelty

Turin, May PA trainload OF ltal-
ians arriving at Commons, near Go
ritz, are reported 70 have been driven
into a field by Austrian gendarmes and
forced TO remain all night In a heavy
rain without shelter or food. Several
children are said to have died because
Of this experience. The women and
children were permitted to cross into
Italian territory the next day, but all
the men were detained.
Fugitives from Trentino who ar
rived at Verona state that many cara
vans of Italian refugees have been
forcibly detained on the frontier,
where the women have been seized
and the men pressed into military
service. Charges OF espionage are be
ing trumped up against scores of
others.
Everywhere throughout Trentino 10
cal Italian notables are being arrested.
At Riva fourteen prominent person
ares were seized as hostages Sunday
afternoon and sent under military cs-
cort 10 Innsbruck. The houses Of all
Italians suspected Of irTedentist lean
ings have been destroyed with dyna-
mite. Numerous refugees who man
aged 10 enter Italy are still terror
stricken al the sights they witnessed.
Gendarmes are reported TO be using
force to compel compliance with the
rroclamations calling to the colors all
classes Of rescrvists between the ages
Of II and 30. Troops visit houses
chiefly AZ night, il Is said, and carry
off by force all the men within the
prescribed ages. The Austrian author
tiles are reported TO be making an ef-
fort 20 direct public wrath against
Italy by posting manifcstoes affirming
that the levy has been made necessary
only by the treachery of Italy.
The order from the Italian govern
ment calling for a general mobilization
was greeted with intense enthusiasm
in Venice. crowds marching through
the streets for many hours.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-25
Austrians Menace Hay'S GreatArt

Hard by It rises the Museo d'Armi,
containing the war trophies Of Venice,
ships % every period. arms and armor,
and battle flags won by the sword. To
Italian officers it is me inspiration that
once their nation attained true great
ness IN war.
The seaport town Of Barletta, in the
path Of the raid, u best known Tor
the Gothic Church o. San Sepolcro and
the Romanesque Cathedral, both bulit
AZ the close Of the eleventh century.
The harbor has been choHed with ship
ping since Italy denounced the Triple
Alliance on May 4, and this, well known
10 the Austrans, mace the port lair
mark for attack.
Ancona. which was touched By the
Teuton airmen. is guarded by several
forts strong enough. il is said 70 hold
enemy ships well out 20 sea. Two
brcakwaters protect the shipping from
the storms which in winter sweep down
from the east. One Of these moles
was built by the Emperor Traia and
on il stands a triumphal arch Of Parian
marble. the work Of Appolodorus, and
an easy target for the guns Of hostile
ships. The other mole was built By
Clement NIL
In the town itself is the Cathedral
Of St. Cyriac, built in the eleventh
and twelfth centuries. on the site Of
the ancient Temple of Venus. A mu-
scum. noted even among those Of Italy,
contains many famous paintings and
antiquities II was twice destroyed,
once by the Goths and again by the
Saracens in the tenth century.
In 1898 Ancona was carried by the
French. who surrendered It to the
Russian and Austrians the next year.
The population numbers some 10000.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-25
Air Raids Threaten Many
Noted Monuments with
Destruction.

The Austrian air raid which yester-
dav swept the east Italian coast I'M
periled not merely arsenals and ioru-
fcations. railroads and bridges. ships
and the means of Italy 20 make war.
Il mcnaced by threat of what Is 10 fol-
low II not b. actual attack monuments
and works Of art, works that enshrlne
more European history than any else
where in existence.
Chief Of these, perhaps, is the Cattle
dral Of st. Marks, at Venice, built IN
byzantine style, and the Doges' Palace,
Of the middle fifteenth century. both
Of them rich in historical associations
and even dearer 10 visitors than the
masterpiece which is crumblng under
gun fire at Rheims. In the Doges' Pal
ace stand frescos by Titan.
Paintings by Tintoretto, Neronese
and Sebastiano del Piombo, it Is said,
have been taken from the city, but
statues Nv Bartolomeo Bellano and
other masters have not been removed
and the Kaiser has sworn vengeance
on Italy.
The arsenal which the Austrians at
tackled stands at the northeast end of
the island, covering eighty acres OF
land and water II was founded IN
11O4 and enlarged in the fourteenth,
fifteenth and nineteenth centuries. In
the great days Of the Venetian repub-
lie. when the flag OF the Doges swept
the Mediterranean, il employed 10000
men, the number dwindling as the re
public's power crumbled.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-25

charge and handle things in his own
way.
On one point Of Italy's frontier.
where a small river marks the boun-
Diary with Austria. Italian soldiers and
customs officials on one side are within
speaking distance of Austrians on the
other. To cross the dividing stream
from the Austrian side has been the
aim of many unhappy Italians during
the last few days. and many amusing
episodes have taken place amid so
much tragedy.
Two Italians from Trieste were at
tempting to cross the bridge spanning
the river when they were stopped by
the Austrian patrol. Seeing they were
about to be arrested, they declared
themselves contrabandists going 10
Udine with an order to buy provisions
end take them back to Austria. The
Austrian sergeant, who was suffering
from the scarcity of food, rose to the
bait and exclaimed;
do me the favor of buying half n
sack of -four and bring il 20 me on
your return"
The Italians pocketed % kroner, Of
fered as the price of the -four, and,
shaking hands with the Austrian ser
geant. bolted into Italian territory.
The 20 paper kroner are now framed
and exhibited at an inn in Udine.
Among the members of the Pom
tifcal court enthusiasm for war IS
very great. A young Noble Guard who
asked permission Of his commander 10
join the volunteers failed 20 obtain the
necessary authorization, and in de-
SPAR appealed to the Pope who
promptly gave him permission and the
Pontifcal blessing. Encouraged, other
Noble Guards have now exchanged the
uniform OF the Vatican for that of the
Italian army.
Extraordinary scenes were witnessed
to-day at the chief recruiting bureau
of the volunteer army Within twenty
four hours ten thousand soldiers were
enrolled. Crowds were waiting their
turn TO enlist, including English.
Swedes and Greeks.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-25
Meant No Offence in
FRYE Case, Berlin Says

Washington, May 24.-No offence 70
the United States was intended and no
desire to have the putting of the Frye
case in a prize cour. interpreted as an
answer to the note of the United
States was in The mind Of the German
government, according to cable mes
sage received to-day at the State De
partment from Ambassador James W.
Gerard, at Berlin. The cable dispatch,
dated Saturday, follows:
Foreign Office states that II did
not intend to leave unanswered the
note in the William p. Frye case or
10 reply by sending the shin 20 prize
court. A formal reply will shortly be
sent. While under the German laws
the action of the prize court in issuing
the monition is imperative, ii remains
totally independent of diplomatic rela.
tons"
The cable message is accepted here
as neutralizing the bad effect OF the
nrst announcement that the Frye case
would be tried under German jursdic-
ton. and apparently without regard
for the fact that America had fled a
bill of particulars which was specific,
definite and upon which the United
States intended TO stand IN demanding
damagek --------.---
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-25
ITALIAN ROYAL COURT
TO MOVE TO FLORENCE

Florence via Paris. May IA
renort is current here that the
Italian court is TO be moved from
Rome and installed in the Pitt
Palace. In Florence. From here the
King will make frequent trips to
the front. and the Queen will d.
rect the operations of the Italian
Red Cross, of which she is presl-
dent. Three royal villas In the
neighborhood of Florence are TO he
used as hospitals.
All the most valuable works Of
art from the cities of Northern
Italy already have been brought
down 10 Florence in anticipation Of
possible bombardment by the Aus
trians. The Convent of San Salyl
shelters art treasure brought from
Venice. Udine, TreViso and other
cities. Precious manuscripts have
been taken TO the Florcntine IL
brary.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-25
France Greets Italy
with OutburSt OF Joy

Paris. May 2i.-The news OF the
Italian declaration Of war has caused
an outburst OF enthusiasm throughout
the length and breadth OF france
Everywhere the Italian flag has oeeh
addad to the three allied flags flying
from the public buildings. .
The Minister Of Public Instruction
to-dav proclaimed a holiday in all the
universities, colleges and schools lin
honor of the memorable hour when our
sister, Italy, joins with US. and our
Allies in the glorious struggle for civ
ilization and Justice -,
Thousands of Italians paraded the
boulevards tonight, carrying the flags
of the Allies.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-25
ITALIANS RUSH
BY THOUSANDS
TO JOIN ARMY
Crowds Of Young Men No
Yet Called to COlOrS
Besiege Authorities.
FRANCE AND RUSSIA
WELCOME NEW ALLY
Throngs In Paris and Petrograd
Bear TricOlOr'Of Southern
Kingdom in Professions.

Rome. May 2l via Paris. tn'hu-
siastic demonstration in favor OF the
war continue throughout Italy In
Florence. Venice, Genoa. Milan and the
other large centres people throng the
streets cheering for tho King and me
army. I'm all tho theatres OF Milan
last night the royal march was played
and an actor who had TO appear IN an
Austrian uniform. was almost Kissed
of the stage until he produced an
italian tricolor handkerchief \ scene
n enthusiasm was witnessed at per
formance By French company, when
French soldiers and Italians embraced.
Tho "Narscillaise" was sung by the au-
dience.
The actual declaration Of war
AGAINST Austria Hungary has found all
Italy eager for the conflict Thousands
Of volunteers have proffered their ser
vices TO the national cause. Students
not vet called to the colors, but anX-
ious 70 enlist, are besieglng the mill
tarv authorities. Announcement al
rea6v has been made that volunteers
Of eighteen years or more Who are
physically fit will be accepted by the
Government for the duration Of the
war.
Members Of yacht clubs and boat
clubs in all parts of the kingdom Al
most TO A man have offered the gov
eminent their services and the use OF
their craft. Persons in all walks OF
life have pledged their services TO the
Red Cross and gifts of all kinds were
received by that organization.
Rome Indignant at Arrests
Fvnressions Of regret are oelhg
baard on every side that the nation
:. .Inahle at present to assist persons
If Italian blood or sympdthlSs "ho
ora boirp arrested wholesale ~ lhe
Austrian authorities in Trent, Iriest
and Dalmatia. Intense indignation mas
been caused by reports that tnousahds
If Italians have been detained at sta
tions along the Austrian ana German
frontiers, where they have pee" SUI
jected to i'll treatment. cLa.,
Most OF the members OF the nam I'm
Der of Deputies have volunteered ioi
service in the army or navy. -.
The son of Lieutenant General "a
dorna. chief OF staff, IS a Heulenan
in the same ca 'a'ry reg'meint "h ,Sn
w of 1856 against Austria. General
Cadorna's daughter, nun IN a convent
at Florence, has applied for admission
to the Red Cross. ou
Owing to the large number OF men
rov, under arms there Is a shortage OF
workmen. Most OF the employers nave
promised the workmen that tne't
nIaces will be restored 20 them on
their return from military service and
that in the meantime provision VIII
be made for their families.
In some cases women are dolnG
work formerly performed by men, In
several cities women are employed on
streetcars.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-25
Petrograd Crowds
Carry Flags of Allies

Petrograd, May 24.-Italy's declare
ton of war against Austria Hungary
was celebrated here with big demon
stration. Men and women marched IN
procession, carrying the flags Of the
allied nations and singing the national
anthems of these countries. The march.
ers visited in turn the embassies Of
the Allies. and the ambassadors and
their stats came out on the balconies
and bowed their Acknowledgements. Sir
George W. Buchanan, the British Am
bassador. tossed British flag in the
midst Of the demonstrators. who car
ried it off at the head of the process
sion when 1t moved away.
The streets were so densely packed
with marchers that traffic was blocked.
The demonstration continued until late
in the night.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-25
Germans Try to InCite
Rebellion in TripOli

Rome. May % via Paris).-The
"Nessaggero' to-day prints a story to
the effect that u has been assured that
German and Turkish officers already
have gone TO Tripoi and Cyrenaica'
taking with them money and gifts for
the chiefs Of the tribes in the interior.
il Is hoped by these officers, the
newspaper adds, 70 bring about 3 great;
Instruction against Italian rule and
force the Italian troops and the loyal
population TO retire TO the coast. where
they will be under the protection Of
Italian warships. l. is also asserted
by the "Messaggero" that the Austrian
navy has arranged 10 send submarines
TO make torpedo attacks against the
Italian coast defences.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-25
Funeral OF Danish
Envoy Causes TangIe

The Hague via London. May "a
An embarrassing situation has arisen
in connection with the funeral to-mor-
row OF J. 6. De Grevenkop Castensk-
jold, Danish Minister Resident. who
died here on Friday The Italian Min
lister, who is dean of the diplomatic
corps, cannot officially address his Aus
trim and German colleagues 10 invite
them to attend the services, so il has
been decided TO regard the services as
unofficial. The diplomats will assem-
Bile without invitation. No uniforms
will be worn, and the ENJOYS will di-
vide themselves into two groups, one
on each side Of the chanel.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-25
INVASION ATTEMPT
DEFEATED BY FLEET

Boston, May "a. Defeat OF an at
tempt to land an armed force OF "in-
vaders" on the New England coast in
connection with the naval war game
WAS reported tonight The super
dreadnought Wyoming. the flagship of
Admiral Fletcher, head of the feet of
defence, was theoretically sunk by the
scout cruiser Chester, the flagship OF
Rear Admiral Frank +. Beatty, IN
command of the "hostiles."
The centre of the manUuvres moved
tonight from Narragansett Bay 20
spot somewhere off this port. The bat
tleships Delaware, North Dakota,
Georgia and Louisiana lay 10 off Bos-
ton Light for several hours, and then
steamed out TO sea. while destroyers
and submarines were sighted 10 the
eastward Of this city.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-25
ITALIAN RESERYETS
IN U. S. AWAIT CALL
Summons May Even Ex.
tend to Naturalized
Citizens of Country.
5000 VOLUNTEERS
ENROLL IN CHICAGO
Paris and London Italians Hold
Demonstrations While Await.
ing Word from Rome.

Washington, May 24.-The italian
government is expected to call upon
all Italians in the United States, ever
those ' no have been nsturalized, 10
enroll for military service az any mo.
ment
Officials here say that the summon,
upon turalized Italians would B,
warranted, because there is no nsts.
radiation treaty between Italy and th.
United States. and consequently no
mutual agreement that citizens Of esca
country may expatriate themselves.
The Italian government has no viJ
of compelling such na,ursIzed citizens
10 return 20 Itaiy, but if they do no,
respond to the present call they sf.
subject TO severe penalties il later on
they should fall under Italian jurisdie.
ton.
A notice to Italians in the Units
States to enroll themselves Likewise
not regarded as a breach OF neutrality,
because all such Italians are, under
their law, subject TO military service
and regarded as reservists, and 50 loag
as the actual act OF enlistment does no.
take place in the United States u 10
not probable that any notice VIII DC.
taken of the matter by the legal Az
thorites.
Chicago, May 24.-Recruitins for the
Italian army will start Tomorrow 10
Chicago, under the direction Of Consul
General Count Giulio Bolognesi. Inc
vice-consul, Dali Agnol, will DO 10
charge of the new Office. More thar
1900 reservists and volunteers VINO
have already enrolled are prepared 70
return to Italy as soon as transport
ton is arranged. Or. Camille Vollinl
and Or. Antonio Lagorio, Red cross
leaders in Chicago. are drawing up an
appeal 10 the Italian col ny for iahos
for the Red Cross. A mass meeting H
planned, al which resolutions lndorslhs
the stand Italy has taken against AUS
tria will be proposed.
Buffalo, May "a. More than 5000
Italian reservists here are awsitins
eagerly the call 10 the colors, vnien
Consul Michael Csboni says he expect;
at any moment With the reeeIp. OF
orders from Consul General q. Fsls,
Forni, OF New York, says an attsehe o.
the local consulate, practically "el'
Italian citizen eligible for military scr
Twice will move across the oorcet
preconcerted plans 10 some pom, "
mobilization in Canada, probably va
cartier. This movement will preclude
violation Of neutrality by emoafHns
troops from Montreal, rather tnA an
from American ports. More than Nv
Italians left quietly for CsnAa's"
points to-day.
Paris. May 24.-Crowds OF NsIsns
gathered to-day at the Italian EMBASSY
seeking passports that they may r.
turn 10 their country and JON W
army. The men cheered enthusiast"
cally for Italy and France.
London, May 2a-Italian reserves
in London are awaiting word 10 re,ui"
home. Many have already LETT Volun.
tarily. Steps were taken some YIN.
ago Mt the Italian consulate 70 oo's"'
names and addresses Of reservists.
There is much enthusiasm 70 ~
Italian colony in the Soho disuS
Flags are dying, and In restsursnw 80
clubs patriotic gatherings are 0'"'
hold
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-25

stood mighty armies in the north in
ten months Of this giganu- conflict IN
most loyal comradcshp Of arms with
our illIstrious ally a new and treach-
erous enemy in The south is to you
no new enemy Great memories Or NO
vara. Nor-aro and LISA, which CON
stituted the pride Of my youth; the
spirit Of Radetzky. Archduke Albrecht
and Tegetthofg, which continues to live
in my land and sea forces, guarantee
that in the south also we shall sue
cessfully defend the frontiers Of the
monarchy.
~ salute my battlefield troops. who
are Injured 20 victory. ! rely on them
rIe. for whose uneXampled spirit Of
sacrifice my most paternal thanks are
due. pray the Almighty TO bless our
colors and take under His gracious pro-
lection our just cause.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-25
Germans Withdraw
Capital from ItalV

Geneva. Switzerland. May "a Ger
man financial interests, in anticipation
o. war with Itaiy. began az early as
May to withdraw capital from italy.
This was accomplished even in cases
which entailed considerable sacrifices.
so that seauestration of German prop
erty might be avoided.
II is estimated that German invest
ments in Italian industries amounted
10 fully s300,000.000. Some estimates
run az high as 100000 900.
A large volume of shares in Italian
companies have been exchanged for
American stocks and securities.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-25
Austrian Artillery
Shells Italian Posts

lBy Cabs 20 The IrlDlne-I
Geneva, May 24.-AccordinG TO news
from Bellinzona, IN italian Switzerland
the first act Of open hostility in the new
war happened about ? o'clock this
morning. when Austrian art liery
sbelled italian outposts on the .Adige
IN front Of Rivoh. For a few minutes
the Italians did not reply. The Aus
t~ians also blew up two small bridges
or italian territory across the Adlge
frontier. a hospital. church and con
vent The civil population in the Val
tollina. in Northern Lombardy' are
abandoning their homes and crops lah,
pormio The first big engagement Is
fvnectcd on the banks OF the Adlge.
Austro-German troops continue 70 pour,
toward the frontier from innsbruck ana
Nerau.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-25
Small Battles Begun
in TVrOl Mountains

Vienna via London, May 24.-Ihe
Austrian War Once announced to-day
that fighting had begun along the ltaI-
Ian border. where a number Of small
battles are under way. Italian cavalry
fes appcarcd on The coast, near the
frontier The Official statement says;
"In the southwestern theatre Of war,
after the declaration o. war. small o@t-
tes were begun a. some places IN the
Tvrol. on the frontier IL the frontleI
area OF the coast Italian cavalry up
peared near the frontier town o. ''l@s'
tolfo"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-25
Kaiser Will Lead
Army Against Italy

Rome. May % II is reported that
the Kaiser intends TO command per
sonally the army operating against the
Italians. large force of the Kaiser's
beloved Bavarians Is stated TO he NOV
ing toward the frontier by way OF
Innsbruck
Prince William Of WED, late Al
bantam ruler, mas been transferred, AZ
his own request, to the staff of the
army 70 be flung against I'aly. The
Kaiser is counselllng the Austrians 10
be wary and not 10 precipitate battle
with the Italians before he can take
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-25

tria now asserts Article of the Triple
Alliance treaty referred TO Turkey and
not 20 the Balkans. although II con
tains the phrase Status quo in the
Balkan region The meaning Of this
phrase has been discussed since Au-
gust, 1914, between the Rome and VI
emma governments. The latter, with
the complete agreement of Berlin,
ended by adhering without condition 10
the Italian INTERPRETATION that il meant
not only Turkey but also the states in
the Balkan peninsula
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-25
AustrO-Germans Mass
$4,000 Men on Border

The Hague via London), May 24'-
Fror information reaching The Hague
/, Re understood that the Germans and
Austrians have concentrated approx
mstelv $4,000 men on the Italian from
Ter. They have occupied strategic poo-
sitions In order 20 meet an attack or 10
attempt to strike the first heavy blow
IN an endcavor 10 dishearten the new
combatant at the beginning Of the cam
pGign. - ,.o-
mart Of this force. which is made up OF
thirtv-four divisions Of approximately
9OOO6 men each. Only ten Of these dlVi-
tions are Austrians.