Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-01-01
ATTACK
ON sERV|lA, 1918,
ITALY PREVENTED.
Ex-Premier Shows that Dual
Monarchy Intended to Fight
Serbs Before Outbreak
by Latest NALL

cd to regard the triple alliance a
binding upon her under the circum
stances, was made today by Giovanni
GiOlitti, the former premier, in
speech in the Italian chamber OF dep
uties announcing his approval of thu
governments policy of neutrality il
the present European conflict.
He said he thought ii was necessar!
to emphasize that Italy always hat
been loyal to treaties.
kilograms as Proof.
Il feel it my duty" he added, "tC
recall precedent showing how cor
rect was the Interpretation of the al
lance by the government when the
conflict began. During the Balkan
war. on August 8, 1913, being absent
from Rome, received the following
telegram from the late Marquis d
San Giuliano tthen minister of foreign
affairs in the cabinet of which SignoI
Ciolitti was PREMIER:
Austria has communicated to us
and Germany that it has been the
intention to act against Seryia, de-
fining such action as defensive
and hoping for an application of a
casus foederis "a case coming
within the terms of a treaty. by
the triple alliance, which con-
slider inapplicable. / am trying to
agree with Germany concerning
efforts to prevent Austrian action,
but it may be necessary to say
clearly that we do not consider
otrah oydnfY,ol aofinr,
and therefore do not think that
there exists casus foederis.
Please send a telegram saying :.
whether you approve.
Il answered Marquis di San Gull
ano thus: =::..
II Austria goes against Seryia
casus foederis evidently does not
exist. II is an action she accom-
plishes on her own account 1t is
not defensive, because nobody
thinks Of attacking her. 1t is ne
cessary to declare. this to austria
in the most formal manner, hop
ing that Germany will act to dis
suade Austria from = very dan
gerous adventure. II.
Justifies ItaIy's Stand. -. 3. .....:
This was done and our interpreta.
ton of the treaty was accepted by our
allies, our friendly relations not being
in the least disturbed. Thus the de.
cIaration of neutrality made at the be.
ginning of this conflict is according to
the spirit and letter of the treaties.
/ recall this incident, wishing to de.
monstrate the complete loyalty of
Italy before the eyes OF Europe"
The former premier was interrupted
at this point by. great applause. He
concluded his address by urging the
of neutrality until the
should arise to protect
Italy's rights. Until then, he said.
there should be a loyal observance Of
neutrality, which alone can give in
any moment complete liberty of judg-
ment and action. He recommended
great caution and watchfulness, and
said that since the very life of the
nation was at stake, the government,
parliament and the press must be eau
hous. 49,. ~~E .i'~
Premier 10 Upheld. ~, .......
! Premier Salandra also spoke today
in answer to attacks by certain dep
titles on the government Premier
5alandra's speech preceded the pass
age Of resolution expressing conf
ience in the government.
On Thursday, at theS opening of
parliament. the prenlierOmade state
nent in which he explained the sitna-
ion OF Italy, and advised that she
maintain an at itrde o. loyal In.
gatchful and armed neutrality. He
slso alluded to what he termed the
lust aspirations of Italy. Today those
Who spoke in the chamber, especially
he members of the extreme left, tried
o construe this statement according
% their own views. Some urged the
government TO make more explicit de-
while others attacked the
.abinet, asserting that Italy, notwith.
standing her heavy military expenses,
vas obliged to remain neutral owing
% military unpreparedness. 4
Premier Salandra, in reply to these
peakers, expressed regret at the I'M
measured language Of some Aof them.
lie said those who asserted that
Thursdays statement was sphynx-like
we're wrong and that, on the other
land. II was most -clea-. Indeed, ne
continued, it had received the APP
'royal of the great majority of the
;ountry, which is not represented by
he extreme left, and added:
trmy and Navy Ready. .......:. i
What said was understood by all
nd need have no word added. The
'ote must be given on my declara-
Ions, but a further explanation is i'm
'ossfbie because 1t is against the in.
erests of the state Regarding mill
airy preparation, can affirm that the
Italian army and navy are ready for
ny event For this military prepara-
ion both. we and our. predecessors
ave assumed grave responsibilitie
rhich parliament will be able to Judge
ater from documents. but not now.
'oday, whoever has doubted the fit-
esS CT our army, whoever has in
ended to expose the vicissitudes ira
ersed for military preparation, sins
gainst the fatherland." :5. ..- III
The premier declared that the &C.
ion of some of the orators "in trying
, diminish the Importance of our
ountry is unpatriotic He confirm.
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