The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-24
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"You can come to the station this
afternoon and see us leave" ne said.
Ferrucci, declared there wJuid be
no answer to the president since his
statement was not given to the
Italians direct. The Italians prob
ably will inform the supreme council
now the "big three"-that 1t Is de-
parting. Ferrucci reiterated that
Wilson had disregarded the principle
of self determination regarding
Fiume.
At the white house" 1t was stated
that no further announcement would
be made at this time.
Annunzlo's Reply
FTUME, April 23.--Gabriele Annun-
xio, replying to the deputies invitation
tc come to Rome and lead the agita-
tIon for Italian aspirations, today sent
the following message:
He who is ready to support our
deeds in the war has nothing to fear.
promise you that victory will be with
you at the proper moment. Watch
and keep silent"
Effort at Harmony.
IBy Ed L. Keen, United Press Stan
Correspondent
PARIS, April 24.-t4:30 p. nj
Allied leaders met this afternoon IN
final effort to induce the Italian dele
cation to remain in the peace confer
ence.
The meeting called for four o'clock
resulted from an invitation issued by
Premier Lloyd-George TO President
Wilson, Premier Orlando and Premier
Clemenceau. When Orlando appear
ed he was accompanied by Foreign
Minister Sonnino.
This was the first time the Italian
delegates had faced Wilson since
Monday. Neither the president nor
the Italian delegates had shown any
disposition before going into confer
ence to recede from their stand. VIII
son intimated that he would not
swerve from the principles he reiter-
ated in his statement yesterday
afternoon. The Italians had post
poned their departure originally sched-
uled for Q O'Clock announcing they
would probably leave for Rome on a
special train tonight.
Shortly before the conference was
called Orlando issued his first direct
reply to the president, in which he ac-
cused Wilson Of assuming the Italians
would submit to his, will rather than
to their own, and characterized this
sEpposition as offensive.
May Cut Off Food Supply.
by Carl D. Groat, United Press StaH
Correspondent
PARIS, April 24.-The prediction
was made in American circles today
that one Of two developments will re-
suit from the present situation
either the Italian delegation will not
entirely break of with the peace con-
ference, or a new Italian government
will be formed from which another
delegation will be appointed.
It became known today that the
Americans plan to cut off Italy's food
supplies IL her representatives def
nitely withdraw. The belief was ex-
pressed that Great Britain would take
similar action regarding coal ship
ments to Italy. Such action would
practically paralyze Italian industry.
Count Cellere, Italian ambassador To
the United States, tried unavailingly
TO arrange a private conference with
President Wilson last night, it was
learned today. He employed Premier
How'd George as an intermediary
Protection for Americans,
PARIS, April 24.-Premier Or
iando, after reading President Will
sons statement, was unofficially re-
ported today to have telegraphed iu-
structions to ROME for military pro-
lection of the American embassy and
of the American consulates through
out Italy.
This alleged action was accepted
as indicating the premier fears that
violent public demonstrations Will
occur.
Demonstration In Rome.
ROME. April 23.-Record breaking
demonstrations were held here to-
night in favor of recognition of
Italian aspirations.
Great crowds cheering flags of re-
deemed cities traversed the city in
every direction. Several deputies
made speeches demanding annexa-
ton OF Fiume and urging Premier
Orlando and Foreign Minister Son
nino to withdraw from the confer
nized. The crowds did not dispurse
until after midnight. Several depu-
ties wired Gabrielle Annunzio, invit-
ing him to come to Rome and lead
the demonstrations.
Everything Ruined.
PARIS, April 24-"President Will
sons statement ruins everything"
Premier Orlando declared today in
an announcement to the press. 1T
appeals to the Italian people against
their government. l have written to
Premier Clemenceau and Premier
Lloyd-George that we remain allied
with Great Britain and France. We
leave, charging them to look after
our interests. 1t is superfiuous to
discuss President Wilson's questions
on which he publicly spoke to our
disadvantage"
The Italian delegation is sched-
uled to leave Paris for Rome at two