Evening star., 1915-01-24


proposed abrogation of the capitula-
tions and the suppression of the mixed
court requires that Italy find a modus
vivendi with England on these point
With the Egyptian protectorate Eng
land has deposed Khedlve Abbas II. and
imposed Prince Hussein Pasha (uncle
of Abbas) as Sultan of Egypt and the
Sudan. Italy will not fail to accept the
change of rulers in Egypt as a distinct
gain. Abbas II. it is said, was anti
Italian because decidedly pro-Austrian
in his sympathies. Sultan Hussein, on
the contrary, is very pro-Italian in his
sympathies, not only because Italy for
time was the land of his exile dur
ing his fathers residence at Naples),
but because his brother Prince Fuad.
who is a candidate for the throne of
Albania. presumably Italy's candidate.
is also an officer of the Italian army.
December Is, 1t is recalled, was the
day fixed by almost all the correspond
ents in Rome when Italy would aban-
don neutrality and declare war. Italy,
however. is still neutral, still expect
ant. and it is doubtful If any decision
has been taken at Rome to indicate
what Italy may do.
The Patria degli Italiani, published
at Buenos Aires. reports an interview
between the socialist
Late Premler's deputy at Naples. Ar
Cor.o..x turo Labriola, and the
minister Of foreign af-
fairs. San Giuliano. a few days before
the latter's death. Signor San Giuliano
declared to the deputy that the war
would last fifteen months and that he
foresaw that Italy would be forced to
abandon her neutrality. But the min
lister expressed that opinion as SIM
pie observer of political events and not
as minister.
Apropos to the expectant situation
of Italy in the present war, the Jour
nal des Debats. commenting editorially
on the recent declaration of the French
premier, writes incidentally:
"A part Of the ministerial declara-
tion touches also several neutral
states. alluding doubtless to Roumania
and Italy. An idea very widely spread
among the latter is that 1t is useless
for them to hasten their Intervention
and that it would suffice to assure the
realization of their ambitions to take
arms the day before the reunion of a
GRE in %heh Sad Sa be
great error. The conditions of peace
will not be submitted in a general con-
gress where the members of the elev-
enth hour would deliberate on a foot
There will be no congress before the
signature of peace"
The allies in other words will con-
tinue the war until their enemies are
would treat directly without reference
to the spectators of the conflict. II the
latter desired to participate in the
spoils they must do SO at their own
risk outside of the territories which
the allies would have to dispose OF.
The idea of convening a solemn con-
gress in which states that had not
budged should have a voice as well as
come to diplomats unconscious Of the
state Of Europe. Public opinion would
govern such things and public opinion
in such case was sovereign. The
worthy Of reflection.
Inasmuch as Italy promises to be a
fruitful theme Of discussion 1t will
prove interesting to portray Italy's
present political parties.
X
An understanding of the complexion
Is absolutely necessary
Political in order to comprehend
c:4,4: what is passing behind
the scenes. The legis-
lative elections of October 26 and No
vember 2. 1913. in which universal SUI
frage was applied. resulted in giving to
socialists and anti-militarists a million
votes and the possession of 50 seats in
the chamber in a total Of sos.
Signor Salandra inherited a difiicult sit
uation. The minister belonged to the lib
eral right and on the other hand he lost
the support of Signor Giolitti by resig
nation. Added to these membranes
the minister was embarrassed by the
threats of the revolutionary party and
the strike Of the "cheminots." or rail-
way functionaries. in April, 1914. and
the socialists in juno OF that year. who
demanded the liberation Of the soldier
Masake. who. during the passing OF
his regiment at Bologna, had hred at
and wounded his colonel veritable
anarchistic movement was developed.
churches were burned and regime or
collectivism was set up under what
was dominated "a republic"
Signor Salandra nevertheless brought
edy followed. The assassination Of the
Austrian crown prince, Francis Ferdi-
nand, was received with apathy. per-
haps with secret satisfaction in Italy.
sides Austria's ultimatum to Servia
without previous notice to Italy was
taken as a direct insult by the gov
ernment and people. The Corriera del
la Sera. the most lIHpoItdHl JooiHai'
said:
1.-The ultimatum is unacceptable to
italy. It is a sudden action on the part
of Austria. Italy has not been con-
suited. Italy should not suner.
On August l the German ambassador
at Rome, Won Flotow. visited the con-
sulta to learn what italy proposed to
do about the ultimatum. That night
the Italian cabinet communicated to
the press the following note: Ger
many has presented an ultimatum to
Russia and France and informed Italy
of .casus foederis.' The letter and
spirit of the alliance bid US remain
neutral"
The attitude of the Salandra cabinet
was approved and a movement OF union
and harmony was produced between
the diverse parties. ministerials. lib.
erals, radicals. republicans. socialists:
reformists. Only certain number OF
Catholics demurred at the abandonment
of their ancient allies. They consid-
cred that neutrality was simply pre-.
text for preparations for war against
Austria Hun gary. The danger OF an
attack from former allies having
pa ssed parties assumed different atti-
tudes.
The radicals, republicans and social