Evening star., 1915-05-18

The ensir. neticn e united On , sni;
do It's duty manfully, but II peace ~
possible 1t will joyfully ana sincerely ng
join to bring about moro intimate anu
friendly relations with Italy
War Virtually Declared.
The Giornale DrItalia. which has been
a strong supporter Of the salandra cab
met and was among tho first to advo-
cate military preparation. publishes
significant article today.
War;" says the paper. SIS virtually
declared by concord Of the king. the
government and the nation. The won.
derful secret dream which Tor half a
century has strengthened Italy in its
long wait is about to be transformed
into radiant reality.
ITALY Is about to engage not only in
a war to liberate the remainder Of the
italian provinces under foreign rule.
but in a war for civilization"
The Giornale D'Ita1ia urges union of
all parties and the cessation OF oil con-
flicting passions.
When war broke out. IL adds, Berlin
and Vienna were the scenes Of savage
attempts against the diplomatic repre-
sentatives and the subjects OF the coun-
tries against which Germany and Austria
had declared war. These were considered
the deplorable excessee OF hysterical
minority Instead, they were the first
manifestations Of methods which later de-
veloped into most atrocious war through
out Belgium and France, and on the seas
Warns Against Violence.
Nothing Of tho kind must happen in
Italy. Tho motto must be no violence
against foreigners, even If they are enc
mica Hospitality being the most sacred
duty Of civilized people. respect for
diplomatic immunity is one Of the highest
forms Of political civilization"
Alluding to the Imminent depar-
ture" of Prince Won Buelow. the Ger
man ambassador. and Baron Won Mac
per cites the italian proverb: For
the flying enemy build a golden
bridge
throughout the day the chamber of
many of whom had fastened to Rome
in their anxiety regarding the crisis
and the imminent decision of the cabi-
net. Outside the chamber great crowds
gathered. the majority of whom voiced
their opinion that further delay on the
part Of the government would be dis
advantageous. as 1t would give time
for the completion of preparations by
Austria and Germany.
There was active exchange Of cipher
kilograms today between the Austrian
and German embassies and Vienna and
Berlin.
Cannon Furned on Trieste.
Dispatches fSom Trieste telegraphed
from the frontier to the Ides Nazio-
male state that the number killed in
the rioting of Sunday was about fifty.
including several aged men. The Aus
trian authorities had three cannon
trained on the town from the height Of
Opicina. and also threatened to have
the city bombarded by warships.
A renewal of the revolutionary out
break has been impossible, because
There have been explosions in two
powder magazines. and attempts to
piliage gunsmiths' shops.
Definite News Thursday.
LONDON. May 1s-The strain of
waiting for definite news of Italy's
intentions with regard to the war has
been somewhat relieved by the state
ment that nothing further is to be
done until parliament meets next
Thursday. The German press is plain
~ gloomy over the situation.
Reuter- dispatch from Rome says:
An imposing demonstration in favor
OF war was held here tonight (Mon-
day.. A procession headed by the flags |
OF Trent. Trieste. Istria and Dalpnatia |
marched to the capitol and provoked
q tremendous outburst of popular en-
thusiasm. The mayor OF Rome Prince |
Colonna. surrounded by city magnates. |
delivered warlike speech"
Socialists Strike and Riot,
TURIN. Italy. Monday, May II, via
Paris. May Is. 2:2s p.m.-Intransieent
socialists proclaimed a general strike
here today as . protest against war.
Ihs military authorities were compelled
to adopt severe measures to maintain
order. All means of Transportation
were tied up by the strike. Following
. meeting Of neutra1ists a violent dem.
onstration against war was begun,
leeding to clash with the police and |
soldiers in which several persons were |
shot.
Ministers Autos Seized.
ROME. May 1s. 11:1o. via Paris.
pm--rhe automobiles Of every mem
Der Of the cabinet, with the exception
OF Premier Salandra, were COM
mandeered today by the army authori-
ties.
Dispatches from Trieste confirm pre-
vious reports that a revolutionary
movement is in progress there
The town is in state Of siege The |
presence of the military. however, has
failed to prevent attmepts at popular
uprisings and demonstrations Of hos
tiiity to Emperor Francis Joseph.