The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-05-26

ment Of trade between the two coun'
tries.
If the United States does not now
improve the political and business re-
laIionS with this country. it will not
be Italy'S fault. Indication OF the
cagerucSS Of Italy 10 meet the United
States more than half way has been
shown in the large number OF articles
printed in the newspapers lately, not
only urging, but demanding that the
Italian government seize the opporlu-
nifty presented by the entrance OF the
United States into the war 10 cement
these international relations.
Italy was more than three weeks
later than the English and French gov
rrnmcntS in appointing Il commission
to 20 to lie United States 10 confer
regarding the war help 10 be extended,
particularly in the way OF new loans,
and during this period important like
the Mnssagcro. Of Rome. and the Cor
ricre della Scra, Of Milan, printed Sc
ricS Of articles attacking tho ministry
for Ks Slowncss in creating this COM
mission. These articles were not
merely political attacks. but written
by patriotic men who desire closer re-
latiuns with The United States, and
feel that the entire prosperity OF Italy
depends on these relations. Writers
in the Cnrrierc della Sierra pointed out
that Italy formerly had been under
German domination. was now threat
cn"l by English exploitation, and that
her future rs IL nation depended upon
new and free relations with the United
States.
In this connection the American
financirr George l.. Page. who has
spent his entire business life in Italy,
and who appreciates III" business OPP
portunties Of the nation, said 10 the
Associated Press:
"'rhr success Of establishing lasting
and profitable relations between the
two countries depends entirely upon
the personnel Of the commission sent
here by the United States and the
trouble il ;nkos 10 look into the bust
ness opportunities here.
David Lubin. Of California, who es-
tabliShcd in Italy the international In
slIrute OF Agriculture, said:
"ltalv and the United States were
never so close together as during the
past few years. This situation came
about FIRST through the Italian immi-
grafton. and then by the business fol-
lowing hard upon that. There's Il big
chance now for Americans to trade
here and sell here clothes. all the
things sold in mail order houses. ma
chinery. machinery parts. and manu-
featuring outfits. The Italians have
got started. the war has walked them
IN, has forced them To do things well
and quickly. IN dali they need is II
little more help. What they can do
has been shown in the glove industry.
Il used to be thought that the French
were III" only people who could make
gloves. IN The needle work industry
they hav" already begun 10 supplant
the JnwS around New York. and they
are showing up we'll In that line in
their own country. Italy has Il big
ard sober popnIaiinn. All she needs
is 70 put il IN work. ~ teach il how 10
work. and for ihG reason American
business; organizers are necessary.
LONDON. May @I--ln consequence
of he beer shortage mani of the lead
Ing restaurants 'i'Tr notified their
customers that nn"-haIf pint only can
be- served with each meal per person.
Beer continues Ia rise in price.
largely hrCauSr brewers arc attCmnt.
ing to maintain their urc-war profits
on a largely diminished output. The
expected stat" central will. II Is hn.
lirrcu hI ihn trade. result in ccnnom'
les in many ways.
TRUTE%. France. May @3.--liydro-
rhnhia hH become. 50 prevalent in III"
druariin. nf the Anl" that the au.
ihurir',s nave been obliged "a resort
70 radical measures Every lnOS" dog.
whether mu22lrd ur mol. is taken 10
Tho Mound Fifteen were killed in one
n
uAVRE. May 25--Thr Elizabeth
Medal is Il new decoration just Great
ed Nv rhn BELGIAN government in honor
Of Tho queen Of tn" B"l~iaHs Tho
medal was designed by Inc B"lican
sculprnr. Victor Rousseau. 1t hears
upnn its fac" an "ffiGH OF the queen
and on the hack the iigur" of yelled
woman bending over 4 fame that
charity. This fiaurr Is Surmnunlrd by
mis- device: PRO 'a'ria, Honor" rt
Carltatn." The ribbon is blue with
rose border.
Two OF rhrs" medals hav" already
hrnn conferred. one uron n" Prin-
cess Victor Napoleon. who WAS Glenn
rntinr Of HelGiunI. cousin Of King Al
bert. and III, Other upon tn" Duchess
ri Erndomr. King Albcrt'S sister.
PARIS. May @H.--Thc minister of
th,. interior has named q commission
"a investigate thr production Of NOV
inn pictures and ascertain how they
may hc regulated and their standards
imIlruyed. \ number Of senators. dep
!ufies and government officials viii GO,
npcraIp on this commission with 20
lice officials and authorities Of the dc.
nartmcnt Of public instruction.
This action Is taken in response to
an active campaign against some pro
ductions declared by critics to be
morally demoraliZing, such as mys-
terry and detective films and against
Of hnrs GENERALLY admitted 10 be so