Evening star., 1915-05-13
ITALY HAS DECIDED
FOR WAR, IS CLAIM
Cabinet to Place important Is.
sue Before Parliament
May 20.
AUSTRIA PLANS SIEGE
ON ITALIAN BORDER
10000 Italians Have Left Fran.
els Joseph's Domain-German
Exodus to Switzerland.

GENEVA. via Paris. May 13.-The cor
respondent at Rome of the Journal de
Geneve says he is able to affirm that
ltaly's Intervention in the war has
been absolutely decided on.
The government" the correspondent
adds. shortly will take steps which
VIII leave no doubt about Italy's in
tentions. and when the cabinet ap-
pears before parliament. May 20, that
oody VIII ratify an accomplished fact"
Austria Lays Siege Plans.
ROME, Italy. May 1s.-Every prep
aration has been made for the procla-
nation of state of siege in all the
Austrian territory which borders on
Italy. The government already is in
the hands of the police and military.
Italians whose homes are in Austria
already have fled for safety across the
frontier in great numbers. 1t is esti-
mated that 10000 have left Triest alone,
while the total will aggregate 10000
Large contingents of Austrian troops
are constantly arriving at Triest and
points in Corr and Gradisco 1t is as
serted in military circles here that
Austria has been quietly gathering this
new army for possible operations
against Italy.
Troops in Close Contact.
At some points on the frontier Aus
trian and Italian troops are in such
close contact that they can see each
other. The Austrians have occupied
strongly fortified entertainments. The
bridge leading to Pontebba, just across
the italian frontier, has been mined, as
have the bridges across the Iconzo
river. Trains and automobiles which
cross these bridges are compelled to
travel at snairs pace. Many Ger
man officers are with the Austrian
troops camped near Corr and Triest
The Austrian government has issued
an order that all Austrian ships in
Italian waters proceed at once to Triest
or Pola.
Ministers in Conference.
A meeting of the council of ministers
held yesterday to discuss the situation
in Italy and Austria lasted over two
hours. At its conclusion no communi
cation was issued as to the result ar
rived at. but it is believed a decision
was reached for the cabinet to 20 be-
fore parliament and submit the er
listing situation to that BODY
1t is asserted that the cabinet ia pre-
pairing Green Book to be distributed
in parliament when that body resume.
lts sessions may ~. showing the policy
followed by the government in recent
events.
Differences Are Denied.
Reports in circulation to the eyec,
that there are differences OF onipion
between Premier Salandra and soma ~
his ministers. especially Baron Son-
nino. the foreign minister are denied The
Giornale d'Italia says the accord between
Salandra and Baron Sonnino In tbe
council of ministers. informed their
colleagues concerning all the phase. ~
the delicate and difficult negotia tions
and the obstacles that had to be over,
come and received their full adhesion
10 all the resolutions which had heen
taken with view to accommodating
the national program. according to the
newspaper.
Socialist at Royal Palace.
The newspapers make extended com
ment on the fact that Deputy Enrico
Ferri, former leader of the socialists
went to the Royal Palace and remain.d
there for over an hour. 1t is not known
vet whether Ferri saw King Victor
Emmanuel or only his first aid Gen
Drusati. In any case the presence Of
the deputy at the Qurinai is considered
by the newspapers as most significent,
l
the parliamentary situation
Unanimity Is Desired.
Great efforts are being made in all
quarters here to effect an understand-
ing between the cabinet and SiRnor
C;iolitti before the meeting OF ma rlia
ment May 20. the people desiring to
give the world proof of the unantmitv
Of the italian parliament at moment
t. tel
ture.
NJ de Giers. the new Russian amba.-
sador TO Italy. has arrived here Ea
said he felt confident that despite tba
apparent difficulties. Italy, following
her true interests. would join the al
lies.
Giolitti Reaches Rome.
Former Premier Giolitti. regarded a
the leader Of the party opposed to the
! Intervention of Italy in the war, has
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