The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-17
Promises Italy a Free Hand in Southern Albania in Payment for Support of the Kaiser's Cause
ALLIED DIPLOMATS
 PRESENT SITUATION
 IN DIFFERENT LIGHT
F1taIy's Only Chance for Ter ritorial Aggression Lies in Joining War Against Ger many, Is Claim

Rome, March 15.-(Via Chiasso, Switzerland, March 16)-Political pressure upon Italy to pledge it's fu- ture course either to the empires of central Europe or the allies has been augmenting for sometime and is to- day believed to have about reached it's climax.
 According to thoroughly reliable sources, Prince Won Buelow, German ambassador. has given formal assur- ancos that Germany will be able in the end to overcome resistance of Austria and induce Vienna to concede to Italy territorial concessions demanded. to- gether with a free hand in southern AL bania. In addition, the central Nnpires would further Italys ambitions in the eastern Mediterranean. The German diplomat pointed out furthermore that the marine supremacy of Great Britain and France would have the effect of crushing Italy
 Representatives of the allies have pre- sented the matter in quite a different light. They have united in saying that the defeat of Germany and Austria Hun gary was inevitable, even without the participation of Italy. In case Italy re- trained from taking part she would re- ceive nothing from the allies when set dement's are made. They advance the further argument that with the conclu- sion of peace ,or shortly thereafter, the separation of Hungary from Austria was to be expected. 'his would lead to the absorption of the Austrian provinces of German nationality by Germany and the consequent extension Of German domin- ion to Trieste, which thus would forever be lost to Italy. In addition Italy would be forced to abandon Aylona and the Aegean Islands.
 Territorial Claims
 What is believed in high quarters to be an authoritative outline of Italy's ter ritorial demands and Austrias position regarding them was obtamed today. The difference of views, as thus indicated appears to be so great that well in- formed persons can see no likelihood of an adjustment.
 Roughly speaking, Italy wants a sweep of territory north and east which would extend her boundary around the north ern end of the Adriatic sea as far south as Plume, on the eastern coast. That would include the Austrian coast. That would include the Austrian naval base at Pola, and the provinces of Trent and Triest, which Austria is believed to be willing to make are insignificant, as compared with the demands.
 It is regarded as probable that, under pressure from Germany, the negotiations may be extended, and Austria may be induced to grant\ larger concessions, but the belief is generally held in responsible quarters that the extreme Austrian con sessions would be insufficient to satisfy italy.
 Italy's demands as outlined today, are set forth as follows: "To the north, she desires the entire province of Trent bringing her frontier to venoste, Passirie and Breoie, including the districts of Beverto, Trent, Bozen, Meran, Bressanone and Bruneck; to the east, she wants to extend her frontier to the Julian Alps, including the province of Coritz and Istria, with the districts of Tolrnein, Goritz, Triest Pola and Fiume. Besides, she wants the Dalmatian Islands, espe- cially Veglia, Cherso, Lunge. Brazza, Lesina, Curzola, Meleda and Lissa.
 Only Modification
 The only rectification of the frontier which, according to this information, Austria is willing to grant is cession of territory which would give to Italy pos session of Lake Garda, with the town of Riva and the valleys of the Chinese and Adige rivers, including the towns of Row erto and Tione but exclusing Trent and to the east, the valley of the Isonzo river, including Gradisca, but excluding Goritz.
 It is understood also that in return for such territory as she Is willing to cede' Austria asks for a large sum of money and also the renunciation by Italy of any claim to other territory within the Austro-H Hungarian empire, which is in- habited by Italians In return for these concessions by Italy, Austria is wllins to make certain local grants, including tEe establishment of an Italian univer- gity at Triest