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standing this evident violation Of the
treaty of the triple alliance. Italy en-
deavored during long months to avoid a
conflict. but these efforts were bound
10 have a limit in time and dignity.
This is why the government felt itself
forced e. present its denunciation OF the
triple alliance on May g." said Premier
Salandra.
These declarations were received with
great applause which the premier tried
70 quiet. when he had succeeded In 30
DOING he said Italy must be united at
this moment when It's destinies are being
decided"
More Cheering.
These words were greeted with re-
newed applaufe. tho deputies and spec
tators rising. When quiet was restored
Premier Salandra exclaimed:
We have confidence In our august
chief. who is preparing TO lead the srmy
/ toward a glorious future. Let us gather
round this we'll beloved sovereign"
II was observed that the socialists took
no part in the applause.
I Premier SaIandra continued:
"since Itaiy's resurrection as state
/ Il has asserted itself in the world Of
nations as a factor OF moderation, con-
cord and peace.
I'm the last period. extending over
thirty years II maintained it's system OF
alliances and friendships chiefly with
the object Of thus assuring European
equilibrium, and at the same time. peace.
Nobility OF Aim.
In view OF the nobility of this aim,
! Italy not only subordinated its most
sacred aspirations. but has also been
forced TO look on. with sorrow. at the
| methodIcal attempts 60 suppress spe-
Officially the Italian characteristics which
nature and history imprinted on these
regions.
THE uitimatum winch the Austro-
Hungarian empire addressed last July
to Serbia annulled at one blow the eff
fects OF long sustained effort by long
violating tho pact which bound ne TO
that state. violated the pact. In form. for
lit omitted 20 conclude q preliminary
agreement with us or even give us not'-
fication. and violated II in substance, toi
Il sought to disturb, 10 our detriment,
the delicate system OF territorial po-
sessions and spheres Of influence which
had been set UP in the Balkan peninsula
spirit of Treaty.
"But more than any particular point
liz WAS the whole spirit Of the treaty
which was wronged, and even suppressed
for by unloosing In the world n most
Terrible war, in direct contravention oil
lour interests and sentiments, the balancs
of the triple alliance should have helped
to assure, was destroyed. and the proc
lam of Italy's national integrity wal
virtually and irreslstibly revived.
'sNevertheless, for long months tn
government has patiently striven to fin
a compromise with the object OF restor
ing to the agreement the reasonable be
ling which u had lost. These negotiation
we're, however. limited not only by time
but by our national dignity Beyon'
these limits the interests both OF on
honor and Of our country would be com
promised.
Proposes Com mittee.
Premier salandra then proposed tina
n committee of eighteen deputies shoul'
examine a bill composed OF a singh
article, which he presented.
The bill reads: ''The government :
authorized In case OF war and during tn
duration OF war 10 make decisions Wit
duo authority Of law. In every respec
required, for the defense OF the STATE
that guarantee OF public order and urgen
, economic national necessities. The pre-
visions contained in articles 2ts TO
OF the military code continue IN foro'
The government Is authorized also
have recourse until December 81. 1918. {
4 monthly provisional appropriations 10
balancing the budget This law sha
come into force the day Il is passed"
submits Question.
After the presentation OF the bill N
prealdent OF the chamber submitted III
question whether committee Of eight
cen members should be elected. Out q
aa deputies who voted, s6 cast their bal
flot IN the affirmative. The other fiftS
: four were against.
The victory for the government wa
complete. The opposition was compose
OF socialists and some adherenta OF 81
. Premier Glolittl
: The chamber then recessed until
: o'clock, when the committee was expeete
: to report.
: The government made the same con
? municate 70 the senate.
Later reports have been received hei
= from Rome that the Italian Chamber (
: Deputies, by virtually n unanimous vot
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