New-York tribune., 1917-12-31
To the Editor Of The Tribune.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: There was published in The Tribune OF
the 26th instant an article, entitled italian
Paper Says Nation Has Deserted Allies re-
ferred 90 rs correspondence from Rome
and dated December 10. The article cannot
be read without great surprise and indlgna-
ton, and the title itself stamps II as
falsity. | do not know how IL could have
found a place in such an authoritative paper
as Tho Tribune
II is evident that The Tribune has been de-
ceived by the means Of subtle Teuton propa-
ganda, which has found a way TO penetrate
even into the sanctum Of newspaper when
has so vigorously fought against Germany
and all Of her wies. There has been SEN:
TO The Tribune a falsifed translation OF an
article from the "Corriere della Sera" OF
Milan, with the evident purpose of casting
discredit upon Italy and influencing her
American friends against her. Italy is now
sustaining the brunt of the war on the Piave,
battlefront which belongs to all of the AL
les and which, if not defended, might decide
the victor for the Tcutons against the Al
lies.
The "Corrierc della Sera" has never said
that Italy has deserted the Allies, and that
she was merely a spectator in the struggle
As write, have before me the original ar
ticle which has been put 20 such dishonor-
able use. The title of this article is La
Realta in Cifre"-i. c., Reality in Figures,
and H. was published on November 10. 1t IS
well 20 point out this date in comparison
with that used on the correspondence sent by
mail 70 The Tribune, as of December 10.
Does e not seem strange that the corre-
spondent should make use of such an I'M
portant article one month after its pubica-
tion in Italy? Especially as it concerned an
article from such an important publication
as the "Corriere della Sera"? The months
DELAY may explain the perfidious intent OF
the person who has deceived The Tribune,
and through it has deceived the public, un-
less the article was quoted from counter
felt copy Of the "Corriere," such as was cir
culated by the Germans before the Italian
reverses took place, which seems unlikely, as
the correspondence is dated from Rome.
A Strong Supporter of the Allies
The "Corriere della Sera" is the most au-
thortative newspaper published in Italy. Its
editor is journalist of eminently patriotic
sentiments, Senator Albertni. The newspa-
per has always supported the cause of the
Allies, and has always urged the strongest
resistance toward the enemy. 1t is partlcu-
larly significant that the "Corriere della
Sera" as the American press pointed out),
was the only European paper which de-
manded unity of direction in the prosecution
of the war, which, after so many errors (the
"incredible blunders" denounced by Lloyd
George, has become the programme espoused
by President Wilson. The "Corriere" is the
champion in Italy of war to the death against
Germany and Austria, and in every editorial
X fights for concord among the Allies and
for vigorous resistance against the Teutons
II upholds the cause Of the Allies before the
Italian people, so that with a certainty Of
Allied unity the Italian people will find
resson to renew its energies. The "Corriere"
maintains that Italy must not dream OF
separate peace with Germany, and that the
nation must maintain itself united and in
accord with the alliance of the democracies
Of the world against militarism and au-
tocracy.
Attributing to the "Corriere della Sera"
sentiments of base nature, as does your
correspondent, and making false transla-
ton OF its article, is an outrage against
newspaper which is supporting vigorously the
cause of the Allies and an insult 10 Italy
which to-day is more than ever solidly with
the Allies.
The "Corriere della Sera" said absolutely
the contrary Of what The Tribune's CORE
spondent asserted. The article begins with
these words: "The honor and dignity of the