Evening star., 1915-05-20
SaIandra Cheered When He
Presents Bill for Expenses
to Conduct National War

PARIS, May 20. $40 p.m.-The Temps
publishes a telegram from Rome. dis
patched at o'clock. in which the cor
respondent says:
"All the galleries Of the chamber Of
deputies were crowded at l o'clock,
some time before parliament reassem-
bled. There were $50 deputies in their
seats. Only one incident marked the
opening of the session: that was when
Gabrielle d'Annunzio entered the gal
lery. All the deputies stood up and
shouted: Viva d'AnnunZio! Viva
Italia"" (D'Annunzio is known for his
very radical stand in favor of war;
Two or three socialist deputies pro-
tested against this ovation to dAnnun-
zio, but their voices were lost in the
cheering.
"signor Marcora, president Of the
The members of the house and every
body in the galleries stood up to &C
claim the former follower Of Garibaldi.
THE Premier Salandra, followed by all
the members of the cabinet, entered. 1t
was a solemn moment. Then delirium
of cries broke out viva Salandra"
were the words, and the cheering last
ed for 1--WE minutes.
Premier Salandra appeared to be
much moved by the demonstration.
Bill for War Expenses.
After the formalities Of the opening,
Premier Salandra arose and said:
Gentlemen. I have the honor to pre-
sent to you a bill to meet the eventual
expenditures of a national war
prolonged applause followed this an
nouncement.
THE premier then began an exposi-
81, nof$, 80 coll I,nFa h
opening of hostilities in Europe. He
declared that Italy had submitted to
every humiliation from Austria-Hun-
gary for the love of peace. By her ulti-
matum to Serbia, the premier said.
Austria had annulled the equilibrium of
terests there
Notwithstanding this evident viola
tion Of the treaty Of the triple alliance,
Italy endeavored during long months to
avoid conflict. but these efforts were
bound to have a limit in time and
dignity.
This is why the government felt
itself forced to present its denuncia-
tion of the triple alliance on May A.
said Premier Salandra.
great applause, which the premier tried
to quiet. When he had succeeded in SO
doing he said: Italy must be united
at this moment when her destinies are
being deClQeu,
Austria's Final Proposals Rejected.
ROME, via Paris. May 2O.-Austria's
Anal proposals have been rejected
unanimously by the Italian council OF
ministers. and the two nations are
step nearer war. Parliament assemblies
today, and a declaration Of the gov
ernment's policy is expected.
An Italian green book has been issued.
giving a review of the negotiations
with Austria, which arc shown to have
been started last December. Italy's
demands, which Austria has failed to
satisfy, were based on the claim that
she was entitled to compensation Tor
Austria's advance into Serbia.
Unless plans of prominent deputies
miscarry the only speaker at the ses-
sion of the chamber this afternoon.
after the communication from the gov
ernment is received, will be Signor
Barzilai, a republican deputy. who will
plead for the liberation of Trieste, his
native city, from Austrian rule.
1t is learned that the eleventh
proposals made by Austria were to
cession Of territory.
It is believed in official circles here
that these proposals were prompted
by ignorance in Vienna and Berlin of
and parliament to obtain all the terri
tory demanded by Italy.
King Pardons Strikers.
King Victor Emmanuel. 1t is asserted.
has decided to grant general pardon
to all railway employees who were pun
ished because of the part they took in
the strike in May. 1914. This action is
said to be designed as another step to
bring about a closer union of all par
ties in the country.
Reports received from every univer-
sity in Italy are to the effect that the |
Students Of each will volunteer in a |
body II war is declared.
Dispatches from Verona say that |
Italians whose homes are in Austria |
are pouring across the frontier by i
thousands every day because they are |
fearful of reprisals in the event of |
hostilities.
The authorities at Genoa have been |
ordered to keep a close watch on the !
German steamers interned at that port, |
as it is believed their captains may at |
tempt to escape after a declaration of |
war, or to blow up the vessels
Germany's Hope.
The statement Of the imperial Ger