New Britain herald., 1915-10-26
ITALY ATTEMPTED ID BLACKMAIL AUSTRIA
Charge Made in Red Book Issued
 by Dual Monarchy

Washington, Oct 25.-The text of four articles of the secret Triple AL liance, which, for thirty years, was in forces among Germany, Austria Hun gary and Italy, is disclosed in a Red Book issued yesterday by the Austro- Hungarian ministry of Foreign affairs through the embassy here. The Red Book deals with the negotiations be- tween Austria Hungary and Italy which led up to Itaiys denunciation of the Triple Alliance and her declar- ation of war on Austria Hungary. It is made up for the most part of let ters and telegrams exchanged between the Austro-Hungarian foreign office and the mbassy in Rome, with few communications from German diplo- mats. Some of these communications charge Italy with having attempted to bla ckmail Austria-Hungary.
 The Red, Book discloses the fact that before the outbreak of the war Italy told Austria her course was likely to precipitate a European con- hagration; and also that Austria, be- fore taking the decisive step against Serbia, had received assurance from Germany of her support in case Rus sa entered the war.
 Triple Alliance Articles.
 The articles from the Triple Ali ance are made public primarily with reference to Austria's contention that Italy was not entitled to the territor- 1al compensation on which she insist ed in return for Austrias invasion of Serbia, and surely not to "a slice of
  tria demanded by Italy was character ized. The text of the article follows:
 Austria Hungary and Italy, being desirous solely that the territorial status quo in the near east be main tained as much as possible, pledge themselves to exert their influence to prevent all territorial modification which may prove detrimental to one or the other of the powers signatory to this treaty. To that end they shall communicate to one another all such information as may be suitable for their mutual enlightenment, concern ing their own dispositions as well as those of other powers Should, how over the status quo in the regions of the Balkans, or of the Turkish coasts and islands in the Adriatic and Aegean
 
 impossible; and should Austria Hun gary or Italy be placed under the ne- cessity, either by the action of a third power or otherwise, to modify that status quo by temporary or perma- nent occupation on their part each occupation shall take place only after a previous agreement has been made between the two powers, based on the principle of reciprocal compensation l for all advantages. territorial or other | wise, which either of them may ob- l tain beyond the present status quo, a | compensation which shall satisfy the | legitimate interests and aspirations of | both parties"
 Italy's Neutrality Declaration.
 In reference to Italy's declaration of | neutrality early in the war, and her l contention that, under the Triple AL ] liance, she was not obligated to assist | Austria and Germany, the following extracts from the treaty are given out.
 Article III. If one or two of the high contracting parties should be att l tackled without direct provocation on their part, and be engaged in war With two or several great powers not sigma tory to this treaty, the casus foederis shall apply simultaneously to all the high contracting parties"
 Article I: "The high contra cling parties mutually promise peace and friendship, and shall not enter into any alliance or engagement directed against any one of their respective states.
 'They bind themselves to proceed